12 days in United States Itinerary

You'll get in some beach time at Sonoma Coast State Beach and Bodega Head. Alcatraz Island and Fisherman's Wharf are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore San Francisco's surroundings by going to MacLaren (in Sonoma), Stephen & Walker Winery (in Healdsburg) and Safari West (in Santa Rosa). Next up on the itinerary: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, get to know the fascinating history of Filbert Street Stairs, get a taste of the local shopping with Union Square, and make a trip to Ferry Building Marketplace.

For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the San Francisco trip maker.

Belfast, UK to San Francisco is an approximately 15-hour combination of bus and flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -8 hour difference. When traveling from Belfast in July, plan for a bit warmer days in San Francisco, with highs around 26°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Los Angeles.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Sat): appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame, see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, then enjoy the sand and surf at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, then take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica State Beach. On the 6th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get a taste of the local shopping with Third Street Promenade, then kick back and relax at Santa Monica Bay, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, and finally look and learn at Griffith Observatory.

To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles day trip planner.

You can fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, Los Angeles is a bit warmer than San Francisco - with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to fly to Las Vegas.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Mon): get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip, ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, and then see the interesting displays at The Mob Museum. Keep things going the next day: browse the different shops at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort, then take in the awesome beauty at Spring Mountains Visitor Center, and then take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

For maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read Las Vegas trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Los Angeles to Las Vegas takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect much warmer weather when traveling from Los Angeles in July: highs in Las Vegas hover around 47°C, while lows dip to 32°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

Escape the urban bustle at Bright Angel Trail and Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra. And it doesn't end there: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, tour the pleasant surroundings at South Kaibab Trail, and trek along Rim Trail.

To find traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Las Vegas in July, things will get cooler in Grand Canyon National Park: highs are around 34°C and lows about 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can travel back home.