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California coast and film

Two bases with one hotel change

Submitted by Harbour Mornings
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Route and nights

  1. San Francisco3 nights
  2. San Diego4 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: Keep the two places you most want to see. Verify whether the direct transfer works before dropping the middle stop.

Compare: Rail or drive to compare

Trip stats

Trip days
8
Nights
7
Home Bases
2
Scheduled entries
47

Days by place

San Diego
5
San Francisco
3

Hotels and other stays

The Westin San Diego Bayview
4 nights
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
3 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
19
Activity
14
Ground transport
8
Lodging
4
Cruise or ferry
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 San Francisco
  1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Hyatt Regency San Francisco
  2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Ferry Building, San Francisco

    Skip this block if you arrive later.

  3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
Hyatt Regency San FranciscoSan Francisco
Day 2 San Francisco
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the Ferry Building Ferry Building, San Francisco
  2. to · Cruise or ferry Travel to Angel Island using a confirmed ferry route Ayala Cove, Angel Island State Park

    Match this block to the published ferry schedule. Verify island transport and the last return before booking.

  3. to · Activity Visit the U.S. Immigration Station area Angel Island Immigration Station, California

    Confirm museum opening and access from the ferry landing. Allow time for the uphill walk or available island transport.

  4. to · Meal Eat a packed lunch where permitted Angel Island State Park, California
  5. to · Cruise or ferry Return to San Francisco by ferry Ferry Building, San Francisco

    Use the actual return departure. Substitute a city waterfront history walk if ferries or museum access do not line up.

  6. to · Activity Take a short waterfront walk near the hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
  7. to · Meal Dinner downtown Downtown San Francisco
Hyatt Regency San FranciscoSan Francisco
Day 3 San Francisco
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Civic Center Civic Center, San Francisco
  2. to · Activity See City Hall and Civic Center Plaza San Francisco City Hall

    Use the exterior as your default and check weekday interior access separately.

  3. to · Activity Walk the public streets into Hayes Valley Hayes Valley, San Francisco
  4. to · Meal Lunch in Hayes Valley Hayes Valley, San Francisco
  5. to · Activity Walk toward Alamo Square and see the Painted Ladies Alamo Square, San Francisco

    Use transit for the uphill stretch if you prefer. View homes from public areas.

  6. to · Activity Browse the Divisadero corridor Divisadero Street, San Francisco
  7. to · Meal Dinner around Hayes Valley or downtown San Francisco, California
Hyatt Regency San FranciscoSan Francisco
Day 4 San Diego
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Embarcadero, San Francisco
  2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Hyatt Regency San Francisco
  3. to · Ground transport Travel from San Francisco to San Diego San Francisco, California

    Allow a full travel day. If driving, include meal and rest stops and leave dinner flexible. If using another mode, use the actual booking times. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

  4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base The Westin San Diego Bayview

    Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

  5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Columbia District, San Diego
The Westin San Diego BayviewSan Diego
Day 5 San Diego
  1. to · Meal Breakfast downtown Downtown San Diego
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Balboa Park Balboa Park, San Diego
  3. to · Activity Choose the Fleet Science Center or San Diego Natural History Museum Balboa Park, San Diego

    Check opening days and pick one museum. Verify any separate film or exhibition times.

  4. to · Meal Lunch in or near the park Balboa Park, San Diego
  5. to · Activity Walk El Prado and see the outdoor plazas El Prado, Balboa Park
  6. to · Ground transport Return downtown Downtown San Diego
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Downtown San Diego
The Westin San Diego BayviewSan Diego
Day 6 San Diego
  1. to · Meal Breakfast downtown Downtown San Diego
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Liberty Station Liberty Station, San Diego
  3. to · Activity Explore Liberty Station's public courtyards Liberty Station, San Diego

    Choose a short gallery or park stop if its hours fit.

  4. to · Meal Pick lunch at Liberty Public Market Liberty Public Market, San Diego

    Check vendor hours and leave room for an evening taco stop.

  5. to · Activity Walk the waterfront paths around Spanish Landing Spanish Landing Park, San Diego

    Use current signed public access and shorten the walk if needed.

  6. to · Ground transport Return downtown for a break Downtown San Diego
  7. to · Meal Choose a fish taco dinner San Diego, California

    Pick a route-friendly shop and verify its current hours.

The Westin San Diego BayviewSan Diego
Day 7 San Diego
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown San Diego
  2. to · Activity Visit Maritime Museum of San Diego Maritime Museum of San Diego

    Check opening times and individual vessel access.

  3. to · Meal Lunch near the waterfront Embarcadero, San Diego
  4. to · Ground transport Travel to Old Town Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
  5. to · Activity Explore Old Town's public grounds and open exhibits Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

    Check individual buildings before relying on an interior visit.

  6. to · Ground transport Return downtown Downtown San Diego
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Downtown San Diego
The Westin San Diego BayviewSan Diego
Day 8 San Diego
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Columbia District, San Diego
  2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Embarcadero, San Diego

    Skip the walk if you have an early departure.

  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage The Westin San Diego Bayview
  4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Columbia District, San Diego

    Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.

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  1. Day 1

    San Francisco

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for San Francisco
    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Hyatt Regency San Francisco
    2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Ferry Building, San Francisco

      Skip this block if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
    Hyatt Regency San FranciscoSan Francisco
  2. Day 2

    San Francisco

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for San Francisco
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the Ferry Building Ferry Building, San Francisco
    2. to · Cruise or ferry Travel to Angel Island using a confirmed ferry route Ayala Cove, Angel Island State Park

      Match this block to the published ferry schedule. Verify island transport and the last return before booking.

    3. to · Activity Visit the U.S. Immigration Station area Angel Island Immigration Station, California

      Confirm museum opening and access from the ferry landing. Allow time for the uphill walk or available island transport.

    4. to · Meal Eat a packed lunch where permitted Angel Island State Park, California
    5. to · Cruise or ferry Return to San Francisco by ferry Ferry Building, San Francisco

      Use the actual return departure. Substitute a city waterfront history walk if ferries or museum access do not line up.

    6. to · Activity Take a short waterfront walk near the hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
    7. to · Meal Dinner downtown Downtown San Francisco
    Hyatt Regency San FranciscoSan Francisco
  3. Day 3

    San Francisco

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for San Francisco
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Civic Center Civic Center, San Francisco
    2. to · Activity See City Hall and Civic Center Plaza San Francisco City Hall

      Use the exterior as your default and check weekday interior access separately.

    3. to · Activity Walk the public streets into Hayes Valley Hayes Valley, San Francisco
    4. to · Meal Lunch in Hayes Valley Hayes Valley, San Francisco
    5. to · Activity Walk toward Alamo Square and see the Painted Ladies Alamo Square, San Francisco

      Use transit for the uphill stretch if you prefer. View homes from public areas.

    6. to · Activity Browse the Divisadero corridor Divisadero Street, San Francisco
    7. to · Meal Dinner around Hayes Valley or downtown San Francisco, California
    Hyatt Regency San FranciscoSan Francisco
  4. Day 4

    San Diego

    America/Los_Angeles
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Embarcadero, San Francisco
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Hyatt Regency San Francisco
    3. to · Ground transport Travel from San Francisco to San Diego San Francisco, California

      Allow a full travel day. If driving, include meal and rest stops and leave dinner flexible. If using another mode, use the actual booking times. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

    4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base The Westin San Diego Bayview

      Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Columbia District, San Diego
    The Westin San Diego BayviewSan Diego
  5. Day 5

    San Diego

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for San Diego
    1. to · Meal Breakfast downtown Downtown San Diego
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Balboa Park Balboa Park, San Diego
    3. to · Activity Choose the Fleet Science Center or San Diego Natural History Museum Balboa Park, San Diego

      Check opening days and pick one museum. Verify any separate film or exhibition times.

    4. to · Meal Lunch in or near the park Balboa Park, San Diego
    5. to · Activity Walk El Prado and see the outdoor plazas El Prado, Balboa Park
    6. to · Ground transport Return downtown Downtown San Diego
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Downtown San Diego
    The Westin San Diego BayviewSan Diego
  6. Day 6

    San Diego

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for San Diego
    1. to · Meal Breakfast downtown Downtown San Diego
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Liberty Station Liberty Station, San Diego
    3. to · Activity Explore Liberty Station's public courtyards Liberty Station, San Diego

      Choose a short gallery or park stop if its hours fit.

    4. to · Meal Pick lunch at Liberty Public Market Liberty Public Market, San Diego

      Check vendor hours and leave room for an evening taco stop.

    5. to · Activity Walk the waterfront paths around Spanish Landing Spanish Landing Park, San Diego

      Use current signed public access and shorten the walk if needed.

    6. to · Ground transport Return downtown for a break Downtown San Diego
    7. to · Meal Choose a fish taco dinner San Diego, California

      Pick a route-friendly shop and verify its current hours.

    The Westin San Diego BayviewSan Diego
  7. Day 7

    San Diego

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for San Diego
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown San Diego
    2. to · Activity Visit Maritime Museum of San Diego Maritime Museum of San Diego

      Check opening times and individual vessel access.

    3. to · Meal Lunch near the waterfront Embarcadero, San Diego
    4. to · Ground transport Travel to Old Town Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
    5. to · Activity Explore Old Town's public grounds and open exhibits Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

      Check individual buildings before relying on an interior visit.

    6. to · Ground transport Return downtown Downtown San Diego
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Downtown San Diego
    The Westin San Diego BayviewSan Diego
  8. Day 8

    San Diego

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for San Diego
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Columbia District, San Diego
    2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Embarcadero, San Diego

      Skip the walk if you have an early departure.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage The Westin San Diego Bayview
    4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Columbia District, San Diego

      Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.