14 days in Brentwood, Grand Canyon National Park & San Antonio Itinerary

Brentwood is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. Explore Brentwood's surroundings by going to Mount Diablo State Park (in Clayton), Cosumnes River Preserve (in Galt) and Danville (Blackhawk Plaza, Blackhawk Museum, &more). It doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Round Valley Regional Preserve and walk around Big Break Regional Shoreline.

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San Francisco to Brentwood is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. When traveling from San Francisco in August, plan for somewhat warmer days in Brentwood, with highs around 88°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Tue) to allow time for travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

On the 28th (Fri), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. The adventure continues: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, get great views at Lipan Point, hike along Rim Trail, and stroll through South Kaibab Trail.

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Traveling by car from Brentwood to Grand Canyon National Park takes 12 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Brentwood to Grand Canyon National Park due to the time zone difference. In August, Grand Canyon National Park is little chillier than Brentwood - with highs of 80°F and lows of 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to San Antonio.

As the state’s second largest city, San Antonio embodies Texas’ rich cultural heritage while maintaining the Old West charm of an oil town.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Antonio: Austin (Mexic-Arte Museum, Congress Avenue Bridge / Austin Bats, &more). There's still lots to do: get in on the family fun at SeaWorld, stroll around Friedrich Wilderness Park, admire the striking features of Tower of the Americas, and get a taste of the local shopping with The San Antonio River Walk.

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Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to San Antonio takes 10 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to San Antonio. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in August, plan for a bit warmer days in San Antonio, with highs around 98°F, while nights are warmer with lows around 76°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can travel back home.