How to see California in 7 days?

California Road Trip Itinerary – 7 Days along PCH!
  1. Itinerary Overview.
  2. Day 1: Fly into San Francisco.
  3. Day 2: San Francisco.
  4. Day 3: Drive to Monterey (2 hours)
  5. Day 4: Big Sur – Cambria (2 hours – full day)
  6. Day 5: Day trip to Paso Robles (45 minutes)
  7. Day 6: Cambria to Los Angeles (4 hours)
  8. Day 7: Explore Los Angeles.




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A vacation to California for one week usually costs around $1,760 for one person. So, a trip to California for two people costs around $3,519 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs $7,038 in California.

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Yosemite is about 170 miles away from San Francisco and about a 4-hour drive. So, we recommend starting your day as early as 5 AM or 6 AM to have full experience in the park. If you prefer to sleep in while on vacation, something we're all guilty of, you can easily book a hotel.

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How much time should I spend in LA? Let me start by saying that LA is a HUGE city and the landmarks are spread apart from each other. Ideally, you should try to spend 5-7 days here if you don't want to be rushed and want to see everything.

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Plan on spending two to four days in Yosemite if you want enough time to see all the amazing sights. This will give you plenty of time to see Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Glacier Point, and enjoy some hiking trails.

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The shoulder seasons in California are the cheapest months to visit. These include April-May and September-October.

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The average daily cost (per person) in Florida is $244, while the average daily cost in California is $251.

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This 7-day itinerary includes:
  1. Universal Studios Hollywood.
  2. The Queen Mary.
  3. Aquarium of the Pacific.
  4. Malibu Celebrity Homes Tour.
  5. Santa Monica Pier Aquarium.
  6. Los Angeles Zoo.
  7. Whale Watching Cruise.
  8. Knott's Berry Farm.


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5-Day Pacific Coast Highway Itinerary
  1. Day 1 – Los Angeles.
  2. Day 2 – Santa Barbara.
  3. Day 3 – San Luis Obispo Coast.
  4. Day 4 – Big Sur / Monterey.
  5. Day 5 – San Francisco.


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