1 day in San Diego & San Francisco Itinerary

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

To find maps, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read our San Diego trip builder site.

Mexico City, Mexico to San Diego is an approximately 7-hour combination of flight, bus, and tram. You can also fly; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Mexico City to San Diego is minus 2 hours. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in San Diego when traveling from Mexico City in June, with lows around 20°C. On the 17th (Sat), you're off to San Francisco.

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

Start off your visit on the 17th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Lombard Street and then steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge.

To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the San Francisco day trip planning website.

Traveling by flight from San Diego to San Francisco takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from San Diego in June since evenings lows in San Francisco dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.