13 days in San Francisco & Los Angeles Itinerary

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Muir Woods National Monument and San Francisco Bay. Visiting Alcatraz Island and Fitzgerald J V Marine Reserve will get you outdoors. Change things up with these side-trips from San Francisco: St. Helena (Pride Mountain Vineyards, Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards, &more) and Castello di Amorosa (in Calistoga). The adventure continues: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, take a stroll through North Beach, take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, and visit Chinatown.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the San Francisco online tour planner.

Toronto, Canada to San Francisco is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, car, and subway. Traveling from Toronto to San Francisco, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. In July, San Francisco is a bit cooler than Toronto - with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. On the 30th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Santa Monica State Beach and Manhattan Beach. Escape the urban bustle at Crystal Cove and Venice Beach and Boardwalk. Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: Third Street Promenade (in Santa Monica), Oxnard Beach Park (in Oxnard) and Main Beach (in Laguna Beach). Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at Santa Monica Bay, take in the waterfront at Hermosa Beach Pier, stroll through Zuma Beach, and Head underground at Bronson Caves.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Los Angeles trip itinerary website.

Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in July: high temperatures in Los Angeles hover around 33°C and lows are around 22°C. On the 7th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.