California

Itineraries

From Adventures & Sunsets

Duration: Multiple Variations

This California road trip route incorporates the BIG cities (Los Angeles and San Francisco), the whole Pacific Coast Highway road trip, some smaller towns along Highway 1 (Laguna Beach, Malibu, Santa Barbara, SLO, Big Sur, Monterey/Carmel, Santa Cruz, Point Reyes, Fort Bragg, and more), and all the epic and drool-worthy State + National Parks as well (Yosemite, Sequoia, Death Valley, Big Sur, and more).

From Travel Tipster

Duration: 1 Week

This southern California road trip itinerary combines two major cities with boundless nature and the ocean. Instead of choosing between the big city, national parks or beach, this itinerary gives you the opportunity to experience all three. We will stick to Southern California, so if you are looking for warm weather, look no further. Let’s fill up on gas and snacks, grab your friends, and explore California in this 7-day road trip itinerary.

Locations Included: San Diego, Los Angeles, Mojave Desert, Joshua Tree National Park, Antelope Valley, Santa Monica, Laguna Beach

 

From Small World This Is

Duration: 5 Days

If you’re visiting America’s Finest City, 3 days would allow enough time to see all the main sights, but in truth 5 days would give you more time to explore and not feel so rushed (you are on vacation after all). Here’s my ideal San Diego itinerary for 5 days, but feel free to mix and match to suit your time schedule and personal taste.

From Adventures of A+K

Duration: 3 Days

This tour might as well be the taco tour of San Diego! But of course, Adventures of A+K give us a full guide of the city with its beautiful beaches, wonderful downtown, historic Balboa Park and more. 

From Kendra Goes Places

Duration: 1 Week

What do you do in San Diego if you don’t want to go to The Zoo, Seaworld, or Legoland? Let me tell you with this fantastic budget travel itinerary. 

From the Travel Hack

Duration: 3 Days

This post is a full 3 day Los Angeles itinerary, so if you’re looking to spend 3 days in LA but you’re not sure what to do while you’re there, then read on.

From ViaExperience

Duration: 4 Days

San Francisco is one of the culinary capitals of the U.S. so this itinerary is all about the food! I’ve lived in San Francisco for over 5-years so it’s given me a great amount of time to explore the city and discover these hidden gems that I’m sure you will enjoy. I’ve crafted this itinerary by neighborhood, but feel free to mix and match for what you’re feeling and how much time you have. 

From ViaExperience

Duration: 3 Days

3 Day Weekend in San Francisco? This is the perfect itinerary to see all the sites.

From ViaExperience

Duration: 3 Days

Escape the hustle and bustle with a romantic getaway to Napa, including winery recommendations from industry experts, a spa day, and a hot air balloon ride. 

From One Day Itinerary

Duration: 1 Day

Follow this guide and make the most of your trip even if you’re short on time. These are the top sights and things to do during your one day in San Francisco.

From ViaExperience

Duration: 1 Day

Capitola is a perfect day trip from San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area!

From Aaron A.

Duration: 1 Day

Explore the beautiful Napa Valley in Northern California. Take the valley by party bus and quench your thirst at some of Napa’s finest wineries. We know there are plenty to choose from, but here are some of our favorites!

From ViaExperience.

Duration: 1 Day

Heading on a cruise with a stop in Catalina? Check out this perfect half day itinerary to make the most of your day!

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