15 days in San Diego, Phoenix & 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.

Spend the 4th (Thu) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. The adventure continues: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, let the kids burn off some steam at Balboa Park, see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum, and walk around Sunset Cliffs Natural Park.

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Vilnius, Lithuania to San Diego is an approximately 19-hour flight. You'll gain 10 hours traveling from Vilnius to San Diego due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Vilnius in July, San Diego is a bit warmer at night with lows of 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can travel to Phoenix.

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. On the 6th (Sat), examine the collection at Musical Instrument Museum and then do a tasting at Aridus Wine Company. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Sun): appreciate the history behind Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza, then see where the action happens at Chase Field, and then trot along with a tour on horseback.

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Getting from San Diego to Phoenix by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is 1 hour. While traveling from San Diego, expect much hotter days and somewhat warmer nights in Phoenix, ranging from highs of 48°C to lows of 34°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) 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: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, get great views at Twin Peaks, and engage your brain at Exploratorium.

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You can fly from Phoenix to San Francisco in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 1 hour. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Phoenix in July, with highs in San Francisco at 26°C and lows at 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.