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 Twin Peaks. 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), Fitzgerald J V Marine Reserve (in Moss Beach) and Castello di Amorosa (in Calistoga). The adventure continues: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, take a stroll through Chinatown, and visit North Beach.

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 Santa Monica State Beach and Walt Disney Concert Hall. 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). And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Santa Monica Bay, take in the waterfront at Hermosa Beach Pier, stroll through Zuma Beach, and examine the collection at The Getty Center.

For other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles driving holiday tool.

Fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from San Francisco in July; daily highs in Los Angeles reach 33°C and lows reach 22°C. You will have some time to spend on the 7th (Mon) before leaving for home.