15 days in United States Itinerary
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Start: Raleigh
2423 miles / 7​h 30​min
2492 miles / 10​h 30​min
Raleigh — Fayetteville, Nc
64 miles / 1​h 15​min
Fayetteville, Nc — Fayetteville Municipal
6 miles / 15​min
Fayetteville Municipal — San Francisco
2877 miles / 46​h
195 miles / 4​h
277 miles / 4​h 15​min
San Francisco — Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Lakes — Yosemite National Park
San Francisco — Reno
Reno — Yosemite National Park
car: 6​h 30​min
6​h 30​min
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park — Visalia, CA
Visalia, CA — San Simeon
San Simeon — San Luis Obispo County Apt
San Luis Obispo County Apt — Los Angeles
San Simeon — Government Center Osos & Palm
Government Center Osos & Palm — Grover Beach Amtrak
15 miles / 30​min
Grover Beach Amtrak — Los Angeles
train: 30​min
bus: 30​min
Long Beach — Los Angeles
23 miles / 1​h
Los Angeles — San Diego
San Diego — Fayetteville Municipal
Fayetteville Municipal — Fayetteville, Nc
Fayetteville, Nc — Raleigh
End: Raleigh
Destinations in United States
Things to do in United States
Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Winchester Mystery House. On the 9th (Tue), steep yourself in history at Winchester Mystery House, then take in the pleasant sights at Fisherman's Wharf, and then make a trip to Lombard Street. On the next day, walk around Golden Gate Park, then snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Alcatraz Island, and finally examine the collection at Cable Car Museum.
For where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read San Francisco day trip app .
Raleigh to San Francisco is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus, taxi, and flight; or drive. Traveling from Raleigh to San Francisco, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Raleigh in July, expect San Francisco to be little chillier, temps between 73°F and 57°F. You will have some time to spend on the 11th (Thu) before leaving for Yosemite National Park.
Historic Sites Parks Nature
Winchester Mystery House
1:00pm, Wed Jul 10
Cable Car Museum
11:30am, Wed Jul 10
Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.
Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape at El Capitan, then admire the sheer force of Yosemite Falls, then take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome, and finally make a trip to Yosemite Village.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read our Yosemite National Park tour planner.
Traveling by car from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of flight and bus. Traveling from San Francisco in July, you will find days in Yosemite National Park are somewhat warmer (83°F), and nights are little chillier (46°F). On the 13th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can take a bus to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
Things to do in Yosemite National Park
9:00am, Sat Jul 13
Sentinel Dome
Vernal Fall
A Land of Giants
With mountain peaks reaching past 4,250 m (14,000 ft) and trees stretching to over 75 m (250 ft) high, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks present nature on a grand scale.
On the 14th (Sun), explore the stunning scenery at Kings Canyon National Park, cruise along Generals Hwy, and then take a peaceful walk through Giant Forest. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Mon): take in the dramatic natural features at Moro Rock.
To find maps, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park trip planner .
Take a bus from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in 7 hours. In July, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is somewhat warmer than Yosemite National Park - with highs of 98°F and lows of 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to San Simeon.
Things to do in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
Nature Parks Outdoors
Moro Rock
10:30am, Mon Jul 15
9:00am, Sun Jul 14
Generals Hwy
When you arrive in tiny San Simeon, which lies halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, you can see why William Randolph Hearst chose this coastal locale for his famous hilltop castle.
Hearst Castle has been added to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 16th (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Elephant Seal Rookery and then contemplate the long history of Hearst Castle.
For photos and other tourist information, read our San Simeon road trip planning site .
Traveling by car from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to San Simeon takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in San Simeon when traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in July, with lows around 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Los Angeles.
Things to do in San Simeon
Historic Sites Parks Wildlife
12:30pm, Tue Jul 16
You've added Studio Tour, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Griffith Observatory, and other attractions to your itinerary. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at The Getty Center, stroll through Venice Beach and Boardwalk, and take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier.
To see other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Los Angeles tour planner .
Getting from San Simeon to Los Angeles by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from San Simeon in July, expect nights in Los Angeles to be somewhat warmer, around 66°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 83°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can catch the train to Anaheim.
Fun & Games Historic Sites Museums
The Groundlings Theatre
Griffith Observatory
Heart of Orange County
Anaheim's major attractions are its world-famous Disney entertainment complex, sports teams, and convention center.
Start off your visit on the 20th (Sat): discover the magic at Disneyland Park.
To find reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Anaheim trip itinerary planner.
Anaheim is very close to Los Angeles. In July, daily temperatures in Anaheim can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 68°F. You will leave for Long Beach on the 21st (Sun).
Things to do in Anaheim
10:00am, Sat Jul 20
Aquatic Capital of America
Long Beach has long been overshadowed by its bigger and more famous neighbor known as the City of Angels.
On the 21st (Sun), see the interesting displays at The Queen Mary.
To see maps, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Long Beach trip planner .
You can drive from Anaheim to Long Beach in an hour. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in July, and nighttime lows around 67°F. You'll set off for San Diego on the 22nd (Mon).
Things to do in Long Beach
America's Finest City
Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.
On the 22nd (Mon), get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo.
For other places to visit, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the San Diego travel route builder .
You can drive from Long Beach to San Diego in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and flight. When traveling from Long Beach in July, plan for slightly colder days in San Diego, with highs around 77°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 68°F. You will leave for home on the 23rd (Tue).
Zoos & Aquariums Parks
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