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

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

On the 1st (Wed), see the interesting displays at Cable Car Museum, then contemplate the long history of City Lights Booksellers, then enjoy the sand and surf at Baker Beach, and finally browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu): engage your brain at Exploratorium and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Alcatraz Island.

To find where to stay, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the San Francisco trip planner.

Sydney, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to San Francisco is minus 18 hours. May in San Francisco sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) to allow enough 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.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at The Strip and Barneys New York. Attractions like Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Fountains of Bellagio make great kid-friendly stops. Get out of town with these interesting Las Vegas side-trips: Valley of Fire State Park (in Overton) and Hoover Dam (in Boulder City). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at The Mob Museum, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck, and look for gifts at Rick's Restorations.

For maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Las Vegas sightseeing planner.

You can fly from San Francisco to Las Vegas in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, Las Vegas is somewhat warmer than San Francisco - with highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough 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 visit kid-friendly attractions like Venice Beach and Boardwalk and Will Rogers State Beach. Get in touch with nature at Santa Monica Bay and Manhattan Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Los Angeles: Santa Monica (Bergamot Station, Santa Monica Farmers Market, &more) and Anaheim (Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, &more). Pack the 17th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's lots more to do: admire the majestic nature at Santa Monica State Beach, see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, appreciate the extensive heritage of Venice Canals Walkway, and stroll the grounds of Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles online route planner.

Fly from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In May, Los Angeles is a bit cooler than Las Vegas - with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time for travel back home.