10 days 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.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at La Jolla Cove and Children's Pool. And it doesn't end there: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, appreciate the history behind Cabrillo National Monument, let little ones run wild at Balboa Park, and kick back and relax at Coronado Beach.

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Charlotte to San Diego is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -3 hour difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Charlotte in March: high temperatures in San Diego hover around 69°F and lows are around 56°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

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

Relax by the water at Fitzgerald J V Marine Reserve and Baker Beach. There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Alcatraz Island, stop by Fisherman's Wharf, get curious at Exploratorium, and snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge.

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Traveling by flight from San Diego to San Francisco takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in San Francisco when traveling from San Diego in April, with lows around 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.