23 days in San Francisco & New York City Itinerary

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

Get out of town with these interesting San Francisco side-trips: Sonoma (Sonoma Overlook Trail, Mission San Francisco Solano, &more). Next up on the itinerary: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, get great views at Twin Peaks, and explore the world behind art at Asian Art Museum.

To see ratings, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read San Francisco visit planner.

Toronto, Canada to San Francisco is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, car, and subway. Traveling from Toronto to San Francisco, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in May, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Sun) to allow time for the flight to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through Central Park, take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, make a trip to 9/11 Memorial, and browse the exhibits of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

To find reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the New York City driving holiday tool.

Getting from San Francisco to New York City by flight takes about 8 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of subway, train, and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from San Francisco to New York City is 3 hours. In May, daytime highs in New York City are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can travel back home.