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San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in 14 Days

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This 14-day trip covers San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. The first four days group San Francisco visits by neighborhood, from the Golden Gate to the Mission. Day five includes a drive to Los Angeles, where five days cover beaches, Hollywood, and downtown areas. Day ten moves by train to San Diego for parks and coastal sites over the final days.

14 daysSan FranciscoLos AngelesSan DiegoDrive and trainBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

San Francisco: the Golden Gate

  1. 9:00San FranciscoSight
  2. 11:00San FranciscoWalk
  3. 13:30San FranciscoWalk
  4. 16:00San FranciscoWalk
Day 2

Alcatraz and North Beach

  1. 9:00San FranciscoSight
  2. 14:00San FranciscoWalk
  3. 17:00San FranciscoWalk
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Day 3

Golden Gate Park

  1. 10:00San FranciscoSight
  2. 12:30San FranciscoSight
  3. 14:30San FranciscoWalk
  4. 17:00San FranciscoWalk
Day 4

Lands End and the Mission

  1. 9:30San FranciscoSight
  2. 10:30San FranciscoWalk
  3. 14:00San FranciscoSight
  4. 15:00San FranciscoWalk
Day 5

To Los Angeles

  1. 8:00Drive to Los AngelesSan FranciscoTransfer
  2. 17:00Los AngelesSight
Day 6

Venice and the beach

  1. 9:30Los AngelesWalk
  2. 11:00Los AngelesWalk
  3. 15:00Los AngelesSight
Day 7

Hollywood and Griffith Park

  1. 10:00Los AngelesWalk
  2. 13:00Los AngelesSight
  3. 18:00Los AngelesSight
Day 8

Downtown LA

  1. 10:00Los AngelesSight
  2. 12:00Los AngelesSight
  3. 13:30Los AngelesSight
  4. 15:30Los AngelesWalk
Day 9

Malibu

  1. 10:00Los AngelesSight
  2. 13:00Los AngelesWalk
  3. 17:00Los AngelesWalk
Day 10

To San Diego

  1. 9:00Train to San DiegoLos AngelesTransfer
  2. 13:00San DiegoSight
  3. 17:00San DiegoWalk
Day 11

Balboa Park

  1. 9:30San DiegoWalk
  2. 10:30San DiegoSight
  3. 12:00San DiegoSight
  4. 14:00San DiegoSight
Day 12

Coronado

  1. 10:00San DiegoSight
  2. 11:30San DiegoWalk
  3. 16:00Coronado FerrySan DiegoTransfer
Day 13

Old Town and the harbor

  1. 10:00San DiegoWalk
  2. 14:00San DiegoSight
  3. 19:00San DiegoWalk
Day 14

Torrey Pines

  1. 8:30San DiegoWalk
  2. 14:00San DiegoWalk
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Questions about this trip

Do I need to book Alcatraz tickets in advance?

Yes. Book at least two weeks ahead through Alcatraz City Cruises, the only official ticket seller. Tickets open about 90 days out and summer dates sell out.

How long does the drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles take?

The drive takes six to eight hours via US-101. Add extra time for traffic and plan to leave early morning.

Is the train from Los Angeles to San Diego cheaper than driving?

The Pacific Surfliner takes about three hours and fares vary by date. It avoids parking fees and highway traffic.

Do I need to reserve San Diego Zoo tickets ahead?

Buy San Diego Zoo tickets online before your visit. Online tickets are usually cheaper than at the gate.

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