9 days in California Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips California vacation planner
Start: Kalamazoo
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San Francisco
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Sonoma
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Mill Valley
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Point Reyes National Seashore
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End: Kalamazoo
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San Francisco — 3 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Next up on the itinerary: visit Fisherman's Wharf, go for a walk through Lombard Street, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, and walk around Golden Gate Park.
To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the San Francisco online trip itinerary builder.
Kalamazoo to San Francisco is an approximately 33-hour car ride. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -3 hour difference. Traveling from Kalamazoo in June, expect nights in San Francisco to be about the same, around 55°F, while days are little chillier, around 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to drive to Sonoma.
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Sonoma — 2 nights
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Set in the heart of one of the United States' most esteemed wine-producing regions, just 45 minutes from San Francisco, Sonoma boasts colonial Mexican architecture, including a mission.Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sat): immerse yourself in nature at Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park, then kick back and relax at Sonoma Coast State Beach, and then browse the fresh offerings at Glen Ellen Village Market. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun): stop by Oxbow Public Market, view the masterpieces at Lisa Kristine Gallery Sonoma, then take in the history at Mission San Francisco Solano, and finally walk around Sonoma Plaza.
To find reviews, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Sonoma trip itinerary planning tool.
You can drive from San Francisco to Sonoma in 1.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of subway and taxi; or take a bus. Traveling from San Francisco in July, expect nights in Sonoma to be a bit cooler, around 52°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 81°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Mill Valley.
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Mill Valley — 1 night
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Mill Valley is a city in Marin County, California, United States, located about 14mi north of San Francisco via the Golden Gate Bridge. On the 3rd (Mon), admire the majestic nature at Marin Headlands, tour the pleasant surroundings at Stinson Beach, and then take a peaceful walk through Muir Woods National Monument.
To find traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Mill Valley trip itinerary builder website.
Getting from Sonoma to Mill Valley by car takes about an hour. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Mill Valley are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Point Reyes National Seashore.
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To find traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Mill Valley trip itinerary builder website.
Getting from Sonoma to Mill Valley by car takes about an hour. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Mill Valley are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Point Reyes National Seashore.
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For where to stay, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Point Reyes National Seashore trip planner.
Traveling by car from Mill Valley to Point Reyes National Seashore takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Point Reyes National Seashore can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. You'll set off for home on the 4th (Tue).
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Traveling by car from Mill Valley to Point Reyes National Seashore takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Point Reyes National Seashore can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. You'll set off for home on the 4th (Tue).
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California travel guide
The Golden State
The country's most populous state, California includes landscapes that range from the forested northern coast to harsh southern deserts. Sandwiched right in the middle of the state is a fertile valley, home to farms, vineyards, and orchards. California's cities offer diverse attractions, from amusement parks and upscale shops to award-winning restaurants and innovative art galleries. Outside the state's big urban centers, places to visit include some of the nation's most rugged national parks, ancient forests, towering mountain peaks, and ski resorts. More than just a surfing destination famous for its beaches and winding coastal roads, California also boasts one of the world's largest economies, bolstered by the booming tech industries.
