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 Castello di Amorosa. Visiting Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Bay 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 Fitzgerald J V Marine Reserve (in Moss Beach). 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 9.5-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 travel 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 Crystal Cove and Santa Monica Bay. Escape the urban bustle at Santa Monica State Beach and Oxnard Beach Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: Malibu (Malibu Lagoon State Beach, Leo Carrillo State Park and Beach, &more), Third Street Promenade (in Santa Monica) and Main Beach (in Laguna Beach). There's lots more to do: stroll through Manhattan Beach, kick back and relax at Emma Wood State Beach, take a leisurely stroll along Hermosa Beach Pier, and visit Angelino Heights Historic Area.

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Fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 4 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. You will have some time to spend on the 7th (Mon) before leaving for home.