18 days in San Francisco, Los Angeles & Las Vegas Itinerary

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

Explore hidden gems such as Oracle Park and Exploratorium. Next up on the itinerary: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, stroll around Golden Gate Park, don't miss a visit to Ferry Building Marketplace, and take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf.

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London, UK to San Francisco is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 8 hours. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in July, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Dodger Stadium and Fantastic Race. Explore Los Angeles' surroundings by going to Anaheim (Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park). Pack the 1st (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. The adventure continues: take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, admire the striking features of Walt Disney Concert Hall, stroll through Venice Beach and Boardwalk, and see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory.

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Getting from San Francisco to Los Angeles by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In July, Los Angeles is somewhat warmer than San Francisco - with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Explore hidden gems such as Battlefield Vegas and Valley of Fire State Park. Get out of town with these interesting Las Vegas side-trips: Cowabunga Bay Water Park (in Henderson) and Boulder City (Hoover Dam & Helicopter Tours). There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Fountains of Bellagio, immerse yourself in nature at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, take in panoramic vistas at Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck, and try to win big at Wynn Las Vegas.

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Traveling by flight from Los Angeles to Las Vegas takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in August, things will get somewhat warmer in Las Vegas: highs are around 45°C and lows about 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.