16 days in San Francisco, Los Angeles & Austin Itinerary

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

Family-friendly places like Golden Gate Bridge and Exploratorium will thrill your kids. There's still lots to do: head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, get curious at California Academy of Sciences, stroll around Golden Gate Park, and examine the collection at Musee Mecanique.

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Sydney, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 18 hours. Traveling from Sydney in March, things will get slightly colder in San Francisco: highs are around 21°C and lows about 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Family-friendly places like Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Los Angeles: Santa Monica (Santa Monica Farmers Market & Ocean Avenue) and Anaheim (Downtown Disney District, Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, &more). Pack the 17th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. The adventure continues: examine the collection at The Getty Center, explore the engaging exhibits at Travel Town, get to know the fascinating history of Santa Monica Pier, and admire the landmark architecture of Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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Fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from San Francisco, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Los Angeles, ranging from highs of 27°C to lows of 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can fly to Austin.

Despite its laid-back college vibe, Austin is an influential center for politics, technology, film, and music.

Attractions like The San Antonio River Walk and The Alamo make great kid-friendly stops. Venture out of the city with trips to San Antonio (Brackenridge Park & The Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, get a new perspective on nature at Texas Memorial Museum, admire the natural beauty at Zilker Metropolitan Park, and admire the masterpieces at Elisabet Ney Museum.

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Getting from Los Angeles to Austin by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Los Angeles to Austin. In March, daily temperatures in Austin can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.