16 days in West Coast 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: Bergamot Station (in Santa Monica) and Disneyland Park (in Anaheim). Pack the 12th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's lots more to do: take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, find something for the whole family at Pacific Park, stroll the grounds of Hollywood Forever Cemetery, and admire the striking features of Walt Disney Concert Hall.

To find other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles trip planner.

Sydney, Australia to Los Angeles is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -18 hour difference. When traveling from Sydney in October, plan for somewhat warmer days in Los Angeles, with highs around 32°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) to allow time to drive to San Diego.

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

San Diego is known for zoos & aquariums, museums, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum, let little ones run wild at Balboa Park, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Cabrillo National Monument.

To see photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our San Diego travel route planner.

You can drive from Los Angeles to San Diego in 2 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. In October in San Diego, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough 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.

Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, explore the activities along Tenaya Lake, trek along Mariposa Grove, and cruise along Tioga Pass.

To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park trip maker app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from San Diego to Yosemite National Park. While traveling from San Diego, expect slightly colder days and colder nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of -2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can travel to San Francisco.

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

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): shop like a local with Ferry Building Marketplace, then stroll through Alcatraz Island, and then take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf. Keep things going the next day: admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, then snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, and then walk around Golden Gate Park.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the San Francisco trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in October, plan for a bit warmer days in San Francisco, with highs around 26°C, while nights are much warmer with lows around 15°C. On the 24th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.