12 days in Los Angeles, Seattle & 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Los Angeles: Disneyland Park (in Anaheim) and Annenberg Community Beach House (in Santa Monica). Next up on the itinerary: take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, examine the collection at Paley Center for Media, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, and buy something for everyone on your list at Two Rodeo Drive.

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Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Los Angeles. In June, daytime highs in Los Angeles are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to fly to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Step out of Seattle to go to Olympic National Park and see Hurricane Ridge, which is approximately 1h 55 min away. There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Woodland Park Zoo, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Seattle Aquarium, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Fly from Los Angeles to Seattle in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, Seattle is a bit cooler than Los Angeles - with highs of 74°F and lows of 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to San Francisco.

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

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, take some stellar pictures from Twin Peaks, stroll around Golden Gate Park, and take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden.

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Fly from Seattle to San Francisco in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in San Francisco can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can fly back home.