5 days in San Diego, San Francisco & Crescent City 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.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Tue): examine the collection at USS Midway Museum and then let the kids burn off some steam at Balboa Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Maritime Museum of San Diego and then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo.

For reviews, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the San Diego trip planner.

Brisbane, Australia to San Diego is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 18 hours. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Brisbane in June since evenings lows in San Diego dip to 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can travel to San Francisco.

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

Start off your visit on the 8th (Thu): steep yourself in history at SS Jeremiah O'Brien, then make a trip to Golden Gate Bridge, then take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, and finally buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace. Here are some ideas for day two: step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island and then take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf.

For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read San Francisco day trip planning website.

Traveling by flight from San Diego to San Francisco takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Diego in June, expect a bit cooler with lows of 15°C in San Francisco. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can travel to Crescent City.

Crescent City is the county seat and only incorporated city in Del Norte County, California. On the 10th (Sat), identify plant and animal life at Northcoast Marine Mammal Center, hike along Stout Grove, then immerse yourself in nature at Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, and finally enjoy the sea views from Battery Point Lighthouse.

For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Crescent City road trip planning app.

Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Crescent City takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, Crescent City is little chillier than San Francisco - with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can travel back home.