Day 1
San Francisco: the Golden Gate
- 9:00San FranciscoSight
- 11:00San FranciscoWalk
- 14:00San FranciscoWalk
- 17:00San FranciscoWalk
Day by day
Day 2
Alcatraz and North Beach
- 9:00San FranciscoSight
- 14:00San FranciscoWalk
- 17:00San FranciscoWalk
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Day 3
To Los Angeles
- 8:00Drive to Los AngelesSan FranciscoTransfer
- 17:00Los AngelesSight
- 18:30Los AngelesWalk
Day 4
Hollywood and Griffith Park
- 10:00Los AngelesWalk
- 13:00Los AngelesSight
- 18:00Los AngelesSight
Day 5
To San Diego
- 9:00Train to San DiegoLos AngelesTransfer
- 13:00San DiegoSight
- 17:00La Jolla ShoresSan DiegoWalk
Day 6
Balboa Park
- 9:30San DiegoWalk
- 10:30San DiegoSight
- 13:00San DiegoSight
Day 7
Coronado and the Gaslamp
- 10:00San DiegoSight
- 11:30Coronado BeachSan DiegoWalk
- 16:00San DiegoSight
- 19:00San DiegoWalk
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Questions about this trip
Is 7 days enough for San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego?
Seven days covers the main sights if you spend about two days in each city. Book Alcatraz and the train tickets two weeks ahead.
Do I need to book Alcatraz tickets in advance?
Yes, reserve Alcatraz tickets at least two weeks ahead through the official site. Ferries often sell out weeks in advance.
How do I travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
Drive the 5 or 101 highway in six to eight hours or fly in one hour. Book a one-way rental car drop-off if continuing south.
How do I get from Los Angeles to San Diego?
Take the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner from Union Station, which takes about three hours. Reserve seats online for a midday departure.
