17 days in California & Las Vegas Itinerary

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Here are some ideas for day two: take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, contemplate the long history of SS Jeremiah O'Brien, go for a walk through Lombard Street, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Grace Cathedral, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Old Cathedral of St. Mary.

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Valletta, Malta to San Francisco is an approximately 18-hour flight. Traveling from Valletta to San Francisco, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Valletta in July, things will get little chillier in San Francisco: highs are around 26°C and lows about 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Mammoth Lakes.

Mammoth Lakes is a town in Mono County, California, the county's only incorporated community. Start off your visit on the 8th (Sat): explore the striking landscape at Devils Postpile National Monument and then take in the dramatic scenery at Rainbow Falls.

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Getting from San Francisco to Mammoth Lakes by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in July: highs in Mammoth Lakes hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 9°C. On the 9th (Sun), you're off to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Take a break from the city and head to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Lake Mead Fishing Guide Las Vegas Nevada - FishFinders Guide Service. Kids will enjoy The Strip and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. When in Las Vegas, make a side trip to see Spring Mountains Visitor Center in Mount Charleston, approximately Mount Charleston away. And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Fountains of Bellagio, take in panoramic vistas at High Roller, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay.

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Traveling by car from Mammoth Lakes to Las Vegas takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. Prepare for much warmer weather when traveling from Mammoth Lakes in July: high temperatures in Las Vegas hover around 47°C and lows are around 32°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Anaheim.

Anaheim's major attractions are its world-famous Disney entertainment complex, sports teams, and convention center.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): get in on the family fun at Disneyland Park. On the 14th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: discover the magic at Disney California Adventure Park.

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You can fly from Las Vegas to Anaheim in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In July, Anaheim is slightly colder than Las Vegas - with highs of 35°C and lows of 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Bring the kids along to Universal Studios Hollywood and Santa Monica Pier. Take a break from the city and head to Santa Monica State Beach and Venice Beach and Boardwalk. Go for a jaunt from Los Angeles to Santa Monica to see 26-Mile Bike Path about 34 minutes away. There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica Bay, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame, and examine the collection at The Getty Center.

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You can drive from Anaheim to Los Angeles in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Los Angeles are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Cambria.

Cambria is a seaside village in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles along California State Route 1 (Highway 1). On the 18th (Tue), make a trip to San Simeon Pier, kick back and relax at Piedras Blancas, and then step into the grandiose world of Hearst Castle. On your second day here, make a trip to Nitt Witt Ridge, get your bearings at Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center, then cruise along Moonstone Beach Dr, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Moonstone Beach.

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Fly from Los Angeles to Cambria in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, taxi, and bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Los Angeles in July: highs in Cambria hover around 40°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to drive to San Francisco.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): take a stroll through Union Square and then make a trip to Golden Gate Bridge.

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Getting from Cambria to San Francisco by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. Traveling from Cambria in July, expect nights in San Francisco to be about the same, around 16°C, while days are cooler, around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.