30 days in New York City & San Francisco Itinerary

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New York City: Coney Island (in Brooklyn) and Philadelphia (Washington Square, National Constitution Center, &more). There's much more to do: go for a walk through Central Park, contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial, take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, and explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

To find photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the New York City trip planner.

Kolkata (Calcutta), India to New York City is an approximately 22-hour flight. You'll gain 10.5 hours traveling from Kolkata (Calcutta) to New York City due to the time zone difference. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Kolkata (Calcutta) in November, with highs in New York City at 16°C and lows at 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to San Francisco.

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Healdsburg (Sapphire Hill Winery & Stephen & Walker Winery), Ace It Bike Tours (in Windsor) and St. Helena (Modus Operandi Cellars, VGS Chateau Potelle, &more). Next up on the itinerary: step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, and engage your brain at Exploratorium.

To see photos, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our San Francisco visit planner.

You can fly from New York City to San Francisco in 8 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and subway. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from New York City to San Francisco due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in November, things will get somewhat warmer in San Francisco: highs are around 20°C and lows about 12°C. On the 29th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.