The Sunniest Places In The USA That Are Perfect For A Summer Holiday

Chances are when you are thinking about vacation spots you’d like to visit in America, somewhere sunny is probably a deal-breaker. From Arizona to Hawaii, Florida and California, here are our picks for the sunniest places in the United States to help you plan an incredible vacation.

Did you know – Culture Trip now does bookable, small-group trips? Pick from authentic, immersive Epic Trips, compact and action-packed Mini Trips and sparkling, expansive Sailing Trips.

Yuma, Arizona

Yuma is officially the sunniest place in America – it is sunny about 90% of the time. So, pack your bags to visit this gem if your number-one priority is making sure that the chance of anything raining on your parade is as slim as possible.

The joke in Los Angeles is that no matter what time of year it is, the weather is always 72F (22C) and sunny. This extremely consistent weather will be all the better for you to explore everything that this incredible and diverse city has to offer, including the beaches of Malibu and the downtown art galleries.

Miami, Florida

A famous party city, Miami is where you should go if you’re looking to lay out by a stylish pool and soak up vitamin D during the day and then dance the evening hours away late into the night. Take your pick of trendy hotels – many of them have rooftop pools, so you can choose between those and the beach.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas has a spectacular skyline that wows visitors to the Strip

One of the sunniest places in the country with the most abundant entertainment options, Las Vegas is a vacation spot where you can have it all. Spend your daytime hours soaking up the sun by the hotel pool, or go further afield to hike amid Nevada’s impressive scenery. At night, you can choose between blackjack, world-class dining, and shows.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Once a Spanish city, Santa Fe is one of America’s oldest and also most charming and spiritual cities. Sit in one of the many courtyard restaurants for lunch to get maximum sun exposure, and then stroll the marvelous boutiques to look for traditional Navajo woven blankets.

Honolulu, Hawaii

Hawaii is all about the sea, surf and sand, so make sure to book a place with easy beach access. After that the most difficult decision you should ever have to make in Honolulu should be what kind of shave ice you’d like, and whether you’d prefer to spend your afternoon swimming or napping in the sun.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.