9 days in San Francisco, Los Angeles & New York City Itinerary

Your inner history buff will appreciate Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Ferry Building Marketplace and Union Square. And it doesn't end there: take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, hunt for treasures at Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, contemplate the long history of SS Jeremiah O'Brien, and admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden.

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Berlin, Germany to San Francisco is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 9 hours. In June in San Francisco, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Los Angeles.

For shopping fun, head to Two Rodeo Drive or Annenberg Community Beach House. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Montana Avenue, get to know the fascinating history of Santa Monica Pier, stop by Edelweiss Chocolates, and take a stroll through Rodeo Drive.

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Fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Francisco in June, things will get a bit warmer in Los Angeles: highs are around 30°C and lows about 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to New York City.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Thu): stop by Studio Manhattan, then wander the streets of Times Square, and then don't miss a visit to Fifth Avenue. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial and then make a trip to Central Park.

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Getting from Los Angeles to New York City by flight takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles to New York City, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. June in New York City sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.