10 days in San Francisco, Big Sur & Los Angeles Itinerary

Your day by day itinerary now includes Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail, Half Moon Bay State Beach and The Coastal Trail. Get some cultural insight at Alcatraz Island and Union Square. There's much more to do: make a trip to Golden Gate Bridge, stroll around Golden Gate Park, go for a walk through Lombard Street, and take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf.

To find maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read San Francisco attractions website.

Toronto, Canada to San Francisco is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, car, and subway. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 3 hours. When traveling from Toronto in August, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in San Francisco: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 17°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can go by car to Big Sur.

On the 22nd (Tue), kick back and relax at Pfeiffer State Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Partington Cove, and then take in the dramatic scenery at McWay Falls.

For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Big Sur visit planner.

Traveling by car from San Francisco to Big Sur takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. August in Big Sur sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Los Angeles.

You've added Beverly Hills Tours, Griffith Observatory, Hollywood Sign, and other attractions to your itinerary. Step out of the city life by going to Santa Monica State Beach and Santa Monica Bay. Visit Venice Beach and Boardwalk and Zuma Beach for some beach relaxation. Get out of town with these interesting Los Angeles side-trips: Manhattan Beach (in Manhattan Beach) and Surfrider Beach (in Malibu). There's still lots to do: take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier.

To find where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Los Angeles travel route planner.

Getting from Big Sur to Los Angeles by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. Traveling from Big Sur in August, expect Los Angeles to be a bit warmer, temps between 34°C and 22°C. On the 27th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.