4 days in San Francisco & San Diego Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 25th (Sat): take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at China Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Exploratorium and then step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island.

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San Diego to San Francisco is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Diego in August, expect San Francisco to be little chillier, temps between 73°F and 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to travel to San Diego.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): visit a coastal fixture at Old Point Loma Lighthouse, then steep yourself in history at Mormon Battalion Historic Site, and then enjoy the sand and surf at La Jolla Cove. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at USS Midway Museum, walk around Presidio Park, and then steep yourself in history at Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial.

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Getting from San Francisco to San Diego by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from San Francisco in August since evenings lows in San Diego dip to 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.