10 days in Los Angeles & San Francisco Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Get a sense of the local culture at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum and The Broad. You'll discover tucked-away gems like The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens and Old Town Temecula. Explore Los Angeles' surroundings by going to Wilson Creek Winery (in Temecula), Mission San Juan Capistrano (in San Juan Capistrano) and The Getty Villa (in Malibu). There's much more to do: stroll around Heisler Park, get curious at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, catch a live performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall, and get to know the fascinating history of Venice Canals Walkway.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Los Angeles sightseeing planning site.

New York City to Los Angeles is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 3 hours. When traveling from New York City in March, plan for much hotter days in Los Angeles, with highs around 74°F, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 54°F. You'll set off for San Francisco on the 16th (Wed).

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

Get a sense of the local culture at Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge. Explore hidden gems such as Wine Tours & Tastings and San Francisco Bay. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at de Young Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Filbert Street Stairs, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Grace Cathedral, and steep yourself in history at Fort Point.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our San Francisco travel planner.

You can fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Los Angeles in March, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in San Francisco: temperatures range from 65°F by day to 50°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.