8 days in Pacific Grove & San Francisco Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Pacific Grove: Ano Nuevo Elephant Seal Tours (in Pescadero) and West Cliff Drive (in Santa Cruz).

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New York City to Pacific Grove is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City to Pacific Grove, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in January, expect nights in Pacific Grove to be a bit warmer, around 44°F, while days are much warmer, around 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can fly to San Francisco.

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Golden Gate Bridge, step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, get a taste of the local shopping with City Lights Booksellers, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Anchor Brewing Company.

For other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the San Francisco holiday builder tool.

You can drive from Pacific Grove to San Francisco in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in San Francisco are 59°F, while nighttime lows are 46°F. On the 21st (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.