10 days in San Francisco, Los Angeles & San Diego Itinerary

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge. The adventure continues: take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, examine the collection at Musee Mecanique, browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace, and stop by The Embarcadero.

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Paris, France to San Francisco is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Paris to San Francisco. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Paris in July: highs in San Francisco hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Fri) to allow time for the flight to Los Angeles.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Disneyland Park and Two Rodeo Drive. Take a break from Los Angeles with a short trip to Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, about 34 minutes away. Pack the 15th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood.

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Getting from San Francisco to Los Angeles by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from San Francisco in July, with highs in Los Angeles at 33°C and lows at 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) to allow time to drive to San Diego.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Tue): observe the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. On the next day, examine the collection at USS Midway Museum, then admire the majestic nature at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, and then fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

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Drive from Los Angeles to San Diego in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in July, you will find days in San Diego are slightly colder (29°C), and nights are about the same (23°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.