9 days in San Diego & San Francisco 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.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Thu): examine the collection at USS Midway Museum and then stroll through La Jolla Cove. On the 30th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Children's Pool and then meet the residents at San Diego Zoo.

To see ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the San Diego itinerary planner.

San Francisco to San Diego is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Francisco in March, San Diego is a bit warmer at night with lows of 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

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

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Sonoma Coast State Beach and Baker Beach. Get outdoors at Alcatraz Island and Miramar Beach. Explore San Francisco's surroundings by going to Wine Tours & Tastings (in Napa), Fitzgerald J V Marine Reserve (in Moss Beach) and Big Basin Redwoods State Park (in Boulder Creek). Next up on the itinerary: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ocean Beach, get great views at Twin Peaks, and look for all kinds of wild species at Fort Funston National Park.

For reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read San Francisco online trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from San Diego to San Francisco in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from San Diego in March since evenings lows in San Francisco dip to 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can travel back home.