9 days in Los Angeles & San Francisco Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Do your shopping at Santa Monica Farmers Market and The Grove. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Santa Monica State Beach and Santa Monica Bay. Take a break from Los Angeles with a short trip to Bergamot Station in Santa Monica, about 32 minutes away. Pack the 4th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's still lots to do: get a taste of the local shopping with Montana Avenue, see the interesting displays at The Wende Museum of the Cold War, admire the landmark architecture of Walt Disney Concert Hall, and browse the different shops at Two Rodeo Drive.

For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles trip itinerary builder tool.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Los Angeles. In November, daytime highs in Los Angeles are 76°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can travel to San Francisco.

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

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sun): step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, and then take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge. On the 8th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: sample the tasty concoctions at Anchor Brewing Company, wander the streets of Union Square, then get a taste of the local shopping with Ferry Building Marketplace, and finally wander the streets of North Beach.

For other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read San Francisco trip builder tool.

Traveling by flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in November, expect nights in San Francisco to be about the same, around 51°F, while days are slightly colder, around 64°F.