23 days in Grand Canyon National Park, San Francisco & Seattle Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): stroll through Bright Angel Trail. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to Grand Canyon Railway Depot, then stroll through Rim Trail, and then explore the stunning scenery at Yavapai Point.

To see photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park day trip tool.

In July, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

Attractions like Golden Gate Bridge and Exploratorium make great kid-friendly stops. Next up on the itinerary: step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, don't miss a visit to Ferry Building Marketplace, wander the streets of Fisherman's Wharf, and take some stellar pictures from Battery Spencer.

To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our San Francisco attractions planner.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to San Francisco in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle, bus, and subway. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to San Francisco, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in July: highs in San Francisco hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Seattle.

Bring the kids along to Space Needle and Pike Place Market. Explore Seattle's surroundings by going to Hands On Children's Museum (in Olympia), Olympic National Park (Hurricane Ridge, Ozette Loop Hike, &more) and Tacoma (Museum of Glass, Chihuly Bridge of Glass, &more). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Woodland Park Zoo, see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

For ratings, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Seattle tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Seattle takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in July: highs in Seattle hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 18°C.