51 days in Pensacola & San Francisco Itinerary

Surrounded on three sides by water, Pensacola offers access to white-sand beaches and emerald-green ocean unspoiled by large resorts.

Change things up with these side-trips from Pensacola: Navarre Beach (in Navarre), Okaloosa Island (in Fort Walton Beach) and The Wharf (in Orange Beach). Next up on the itinerary: learn about all things military at National Naval Aviation Museum, step aboard USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, do a tasting at Beyond the Grape, and get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

To find other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read Pensacola trip planning app.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Pensacola. In March, daily temperatures in Pensacola can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to fly to San Francisco.

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

Change things up with these side-trips from San Francisco: Oakland California Temple (in Oakland), St. Helena (Pride Mountain Vineyards, Benessere Vineyards, &more) and Berkeley (Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley Fire Trails, &more). And it doesn't end there: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, and get great views at Twin Peaks.

For where to stay, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our San Francisco trip builder app.

You can fly from Pensacola to San Francisco in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Pensacola to San Francisco. Traveling from Pensacola in March, expect nights in San Francisco to be about the same, around 50°F, while days are little chillier, around 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.