39 days in Miami, San Francisco & Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

We've included these beaches for you: Anne's Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach. Escape the urban bustle at Scuba & Snorkeling and Keylypso of West Palm Beach. Explore Miami's surroundings by going to Tavernier (Scooby's Popcorn & Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center), Islamorada (Library Beach Park, Pasta Pantaleo Signature Gallery, &more) and Sullivan Park (in Deerfield Beach). There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Spiegel Grove, explore the gorgeous colors at Grecian Rocks, tour the pleasant surroundings at Shark Valley Visitor Center, and enjoy the sand and surf at Lummus Park Beach.

For reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Miami travel route planner.

Montreal, Canada to Miami is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Montreal in June, things will get a bit warmer in Miami: highs are around 37°C and lows about 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can travel to Miami.

On the 6th (Thu), get to know the fascinating history of Art Deco Historic District.

To find reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Miami holiday planner.

You will leave for San Francisco on the 7th (Fri).

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

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Sonoma Coast State Beach and Fitzgerald J V Marine Reserve. Visit Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge for their historical value. Change things up with these side-trips from San Francisco: Pacifica (Rockaway Beach & Pacifica State Beach), Moss Landing (The Shakespeare Society of America, Elkhorn Slough Safari, &more) and Half Moon Bay (Half Moon Bay State Beach, Dunes Beach, &more). There's still lots to do: take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, delve into the lush surroundings at Muir Woods National Monument, enjoy the sand and surf at Thornton Beach State Park, and stroll through Bean Hollow State Beach.

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

Getting from Miami to San Francisco by flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -3 hour difference. Traveling from Miami in July, expect nights in San Francisco to be cooler, around 16°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Get some historical perspective at Bright Angel Point and Grand Canyon Railway Depot. Escape the urban bustle at Grand Canyon South Rim and North Kaibab Trail. On the 31st (Mon), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. Next up on the itinerary: trek along Rim Trail, stroll through Red Canyon Trail, don't miss a visit to Grand Canyon Village, and take a memorable drive along East Rim Drive.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Grand Canyon National Park driving holiday planning website.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from San Francisco to Grand Canyon National Park in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of subway, bus, and shuttle. The time zone difference when traveling from San Francisco to Grand Canyon National Park is 1 hour. While traveling from San Francisco, expect somewhat warmer days and slightly colder nights in Grand Canyon National Park, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to travel back home.