10 days in Los Angeles, San Francisco & Yosemite National Park Itinerary

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

Get out of town with these interesting Los Angeles side-trips: Anaheim (Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park). There's lots more to do: make a trip to Santa Monica Pier, find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Hollywood, admire the majestic nature at Topanga State Park, and admire the landmark architecture of Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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If you are flying in from Mexico, the closest major aiports are Los Angeles International Airport, John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Ontario International Airport, San Bernardino International Airport and Edwards Air Force Base. In June in Los Angeles, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can travel to San Francisco.

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

Start off your visit on the 20th (Sat): hunt for treasures at Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, and then walk around Golden Gate Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Sun): take in the pleasant sights at Lombard Street, take in the pleasant sights at Fisherman's Wharf, then head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, and finally see the interesting displays at Musee Mecanique.

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Fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Los Angeles in June: high temperatures in San Francisco hover around 25°C and lows are around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) to allow time to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls, take some stellar pictures from Yosemite, Tunnel View, and then explore the activities along Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail. On the 23rd (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: hike along Panorama Trail, then admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, then take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome, and finally explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point.

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Drive from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park in 4 hours. Traveling from San Francisco in June, expect nights in Yosemite National Park to be slightly colder, around 7°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 30°C. On the 24th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.