16 days in California Itinerary

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

Visiting Alcatraz Island and Sonoma Coast State Beach will get you outdoors. Let the collections at Exploratorium and SS Jeremiah O'Brien capture your imagination. Change things up with these side-trips from San Francisco: Armstrong Redwood State Reserve (in Guerneville), Bodega Dunes (in Bodega) and Patrick Amiot (in Sebastopol). Spend the 13th (Thu) exploring nature at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. Next up on the itinerary: take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, explore the world behind art at Asian Art Museum, see the interesting displays at USS Pampanito, and buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace.

For maps, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the San Francisco tour itinerary planner.

Charleston to San Francisco is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Charleston to San Francisco due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Charleston in June, expect San Francisco to be a bit cooler, temps between °F and °F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.