24 days in Los Angeles & San Francisco Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 16th (Mon): get in on the family fun at Disneyland Park. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at Santa Monica State Beach, take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, then make a trip to Hollywood Walk of Fame, and finally look and learn at Griffith Observatory.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Los Angeles driving holiday planner.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Los Angeles International Airport, John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Ontario International Airport, San Bernardino International Airport and Edwards Air Force Base. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in September, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to fly to San Francisco.

Get out of town with these interesting San Francisco side-trips: Napa (Wine Tours & Tastings, Balloon Rides, &more), Point Reyes Safaris (in Point Reyes Station) and St. Helena (Charles Krug Winery, Pride Mountain Vineyards, &more). The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, engage your brain at Exploratorium, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, and browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace.

To find more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the San Francisco online travel planner.

You can fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In September, San Francisco is slightly colder than Los Angeles - with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C.