60 days in Miami & San Francisco Itinerary

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

Miami is known for shopping, museums, and zoos & aquariums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: enjoy some diversion at Lock & Load Miami, see the interesting displays at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, browse the different shops at Dolphin Mall, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read Miami road trip tool.

Melbourne, Australia to Miami is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -15 hour difference. Prepare for much warmer weather when traveling from Melbourne in July: high temperatures in Miami hover around 38°C and lows are around 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

San Francisco is known for nature, parks, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, walk around Golden Gate Park, and engage your brain at Exploratorium.

For reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the San Francisco road trip planner.

Getting from Miami to San Francisco by flight takes about 8 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Miami to San Francisco is minus 3 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Miami in August, with highs in San Francisco at 26°C and lows at 17°C. You'll have a few hours on the 3rd (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling home.