42 days in United States Itinerary
42 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock California vacation planner
Start: Stockholm
Fly to Sacramento International Airport, Drive to Redding
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Redding
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Santa Rosa
— 4 nights
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San Francisco
— 5 nights
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San Jose
— 4 nights
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Fresno
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Visalia
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Santa Maria
— 4 nights
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Los Angeles
— 5 nights
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Anaheim
— 4 nights
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San Diego
— 5 nights
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Redding, officially the City of Redding, is the county seat of Shasta County, California, in the northern part of the state. Start off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): snap pictures at Sundial Bridge and then hike along Clover Creek Preserve Trail. On your second day here, pause for some serene contemplation at Bethel Church and then stroll through Brandy Creek Beach.
To see more things to do, photos, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Redding trip planner.
Stockholm, Sweden to Redding is an approximately 26-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Stockholm to Redding is minus 9 hours. Expect much warmer weather when traveling from Stockholm in June: highs in Redding hover around 41°C, while lows dip to 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Santa Rosa.
To see more things to do, photos, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Redding trip planner.
Stockholm, Sweden to Redding is an approximately 26-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Stockholm to Redding is minus 9 hours. Expect much warmer weather when traveling from Stockholm in June: highs in Redding hover around 41°C, while lows dip to 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Santa Rosa.
Things to do in Redding
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Where Everything Comes Together
Located less than an hour's drive north of San Francisco, Santa Rosa serves as a convenient hub for travelers on their way to the world-famous Napa Valley wine country.Appreciate the collections at Charles M. Schulz Museum and Graton Gallery. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Castello di Amorosa and Wine Tours & Tastings. Get out of town with these interesting Santa Rosa side-trips: Armstrong Redwood State Reserve (in Guerneville), Cast Wines (in Geyserville) and Mumm Napa (in Rutherford). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Safari West, learn about winemaking at Judd's Hill MicroCrush, and indulge your taste buds at The Hess Collection Winery & Art Museum.
To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Santa Rosa online sightseeing planner.
Drive from Redding to Santa Rosa in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Redding in June, expect Santa Rosa to be a bit cooler, temps between 33°C and 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to San Francisco.
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.Step out of the city life by going to Alcatraz Island and Fishing Charters & Tours. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Lands End and de Young Museum. There's much more to do: learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, take in the spiritual surroundings of Grace Cathedral, look for all kinds of wild species at Marin Headlands, and don't miss a visit to Golden Gate Bridge.
To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the San Francisco day trip tool.
Traveling by car from Santa Rosa to San Francisco takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Santa Rosa in June, plan for a bit cooler days in San Francisco, with highs around 25°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to drive to San Jose.
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Capital of Silicon Valley
The metropolitan center of Silicon Valley, San Jose considers itself a global city.Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard and Winchester Mystery House. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Carmel River State Beach and Pfeiffer State Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Jose: Monterey (Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail & Monterey Bay), Natural Bridges State Beach (in Santa Cruz) and Asilomar State Beach (in Pacific Grove).
For ratings, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, use the San Jose trip maker app.
You can drive from San Francisco to San Jose in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a subway. While traveling from San Francisco, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in San Jose, ranging from highs of 31°C to lows of 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Fresno.
Things to do in San Jose
Side Trips
Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pfeiffer State Beach, Natural Bridges State Beach, Carmel River State Beach
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The only metropolitan hub nestled between three national parks, Fresno makes a surprisingly lively getaway.Get outdoors at Vernal Fall and Sentinel Dome. Popular historic sites such as Forestiere Underground Gardens and Old Fresno Water Tower are in your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Fresno: Yosemite National Park (Nevada Falls Loop, Ansel Adams Gallery, &more) and Pioneer Yosemite History Center (in Wawona). The adventure continues: sample the tasty concoctions at Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company.
To see reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Fresno trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from San Jose to Fresno in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. Traveling from San Jose in June, expect Fresno to be a bit warmer, temps between 41°C and 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to drive to Visalia.
Things to do in Fresno
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Visalia is a city situated in the agricultural San Joaquin Valley of California, approximately 230mi southeast of San Francisco, 190mi north of Los Angeles, 36mi west of Sequoia National Park and 43mi south of Fresno. Escape the urban bustle at Giant Forest and Moro Rock Trail. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Kings Canyon National Park and General Grant Tree Trail. Spend the 21st (Sun) exploring nature at Sequoia National Park.
For traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read Visalia route planner.
Getting from Fresno to Visalia by car takes about an hour. In June, plan for daily highs up to 40°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Santa Maria.
For traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read Visalia route planner.
Getting from Fresno to Visalia by car takes about an hour. In June, plan for daily highs up to 40°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Santa Maria.
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Santa Maria is a city near the Southern California coast in Santa Barbara County. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop and Moonstone Beach. Get in touch with nature at Morro Rock and Piedras Blancas. Explore Santa Maria's surroundings by going to Moonstone Beach Dr (in Cambria) and Tobin James Cellars (in Paso Robles). There's more to do: do a tasting at Riverbench Vineyard and Winery and look for all kinds of wild species at Monarch Butterfly Grove.
To see ratings, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Santa Maria trip planning app.
You can drive from Visalia to Santa Maria in 3 hours. When traveling from Visalia in June, plan for colder days and little chillier nights in Santa Maria: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Los Angeles.
To see ratings, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Santa Maria trip planning app.
You can drive from Visalia to Santa Maria in 3 hours. When traveling from Visalia in June, plan for colder days and little chillier nights in Santa Maria: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Los Angeles.
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City of Angels
Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.Head to Camarillo Premium Outlets and LA Farmers' Marketfor some retail therapy. Your inner history buff will appreciate The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens and Venice Canals Walkway. Step out of Los Angeles to go to Simi Valley and see Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, which is approximately 56 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Hollywood Bowl Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame, admire the masterpieces at The Broad, and kick back and relax at Santa Monica State Beach.
To see other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Santa Maria to Los Angeles takes 3 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Santa Maria in June, with highs in Los Angeles at 30°C and lows at 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Anaheim.
Things to do in Los Angeles
Side Trips
Santa Monica, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, Camarillo Premium Outlets, The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens
Find places to stay Jun 27 — Jul 2:
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Heart of Orange County
Anaheim's major attractions are its world-famous Disney entertainment complex, sports teams, and convention center.We've included these beaches for you: Newport Beach and Crystal Cove. Mission San Juan Capistrano and Palm Springs Art Museum will appeal to museum buffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Anaheim: Sunnylands Center & Gardens (in Rancho Mirage) and San Clemente Pier (in San Clemente). It doesn't end there: make an unforgettable trip to Disneyland Park.
To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Anaheim online tour itinerary planner.
Drive from Los Angeles to Anaheim in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Anaheim are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to go by car to San Diego.
Things to do in Anaheim
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Crystal Cove, Mission San Juan Capistrano, Newport Beach, Palm Springs Art Museum, Sunnylands Center & Gardens
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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.You'll get in some beach time at La Jolla Shores Park and Coronado Beach. Visiting Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve will get you outdoors. Change things up with a short trip to Lions, Tigers & Bears in Alpine (about 48 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: take in the dramatic natural features at Point Loma, wander the streets of Little Italy, stroll through Pacific Beach, and visit a coastal fixture at Old Point Loma Lighthouse.
To see ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read San Diego road trip planning site.
Traveling by car from Anaheim to San Diego takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Anaheim in July: highs in San Diego hover around 29°C, while lows dip to 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.
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