3 days in California Itinerary
3 days in California Itinerary
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End: Phoenix
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Monterey is a city in the U.S. Take a break from the city and head to Carmel River State Beach and Pfeiffer State Beach. You'll get in some beach time at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Asilomar State Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Monterey side-trips: Big Sur (McWay Falls & Bixby Bridge). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Monterey Bay, immerse yourself in nature at Point Lobos, and get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.
For where to stay, photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Monterey trip itinerary builder app.
Phoenix to Monterey is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Phoenix to Monterey, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Phoenix in August, things will get cooler in Monterey: highs are around 70°F and lows about 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.
For where to stay, photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Monterey trip itinerary builder app.
Phoenix to Monterey is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Phoenix to Monterey, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Phoenix in August, things will get cooler in Monterey: highs are around 70°F and lows about 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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