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California coast and film

Three bases with a stop in the middle

Submitted by Room for Detours
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Route and nights

  1. San Francisco3 nights
  2. Los Angeles3 nights
  3. San Diego3 nights

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

Tradeoff: A middle stop adds a different experience and a hotel change. Keep both move days light.

Compare: Rail or drive to compare

Trip stats

Trip days
10
Nights
9
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
59

Days by place

San Diego
4
San Francisco
3
Los Angeles
3

Hotels and other stays

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
3 nights
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles
3 nights
The Westin San Diego Bayview
3 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
25
Activity
22
Lodging
6
Ground transport
5
Rail
1

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 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 3 San Francisco
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
  2. to · Activity Browse Ferry Building vendors and any scheduled market Ferry Building, San Francisco

    Check market days and vendor opening hours separately.

  3. to · Meal Pick lunch at the Ferry Building Ferry Building, San Francisco
  4. to · Activity Walk the waterfront toward Broadway Embarcadero, San Francisco
  5. to · Activity Explore North Beach public streets and bakeries North Beach, San Francisco
  6. to · Meal Dinner in North Beach North Beach, San Francisco
Hyatt Regency San FranciscoSan Francisco
Day 4 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 Los Angeles San Francisco, California

    Choose the route based on road conditions and your booked transport. A coastal drive with multiple stops takes extra time and may need an additional night. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

  4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles

    Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

  5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Downtown Los Angeles
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los AngelesLos Angeles
Day 5 Los Angeles
  1. to · Meal Breakfast downtown Downtown Los Angeles
  2. to · Activity Explore Broadway and the public market blocks Grand Central Market, Los Angeles
  3. to · Meal Pick lunch at Grand Central Market Grand Central Market, Los Angeles

    Check individual vendor hours and make time for one main stop.

  4. to · Activity Walk Little Tokyo's public plazas and shops Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
  5. to · Activity Explore public mural streets in the Arts District Arts District, Los Angeles

    Choose a short route between public businesses.

  6. to · Meal Dinner in Little Tokyo or the Arts District Downtown Los Angeles
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los AngelesLos Angeles
Day 6 Los Angeles
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Los Angeles
  2. to · Activity Walk Broadway's historic theater blocks Broadway Theater District, Los Angeles

    Use exteriors as the default and check separately for public tours.

  3. to · Activity See the Eastern Columbia Building and nearby facades Eastern Columbia Building, Los Angeles
  4. to · Meal Lunch near Grand Central Market Grand Central Market, Los Angeles
  5. to · Activity Walk Grand Avenue and see Walt Disney Concert Hall Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles

    Check public access if you want an interior visit.

  6. to · Activity Compare modern and older buildings around Bunker Hill Bunker Hill, Los Angeles
  7. to · Meal Dinner downtown Downtown Los Angeles
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los AngelesLos Angeles
Day 7 San Diego
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Downtown Los Angeles
  2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles
  3. to · Rail Travel from Los Angeles to San Diego Los Angeles Union Station

    Check the Pacific Surfliner timetable and any service disruptions. Use the arrival station closest to your hotel. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near your new base Columbia District, San Diego
  5. to · Lodging Drop bags and check in when the room is ready The Westin San Diego Bayview
  6. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk if time allows Embarcadero, San Diego
  7. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Columbia District, San Diego
The Westin San Diego BayviewSan Diego
Day 8 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 9 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 Walk El Prado and compare the park's facades El Prado, Balboa Park

    Use public paths around the California Tower and Plaza de Panama.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the park Balboa Park, San Diego
  5. to · Activity Walk the Botanical Building area and nearby gardens Botanical Building, Balboa Park

    Check building hours and choose open garden paths.

  6. to · Activity See the public spaces around the Spreckels Organ Pavilion Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park

    Treat any performance as optional and check the schedule.

  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Downtown San Diego
The Westin San Diego BayviewSan Diego
Day 10 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 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
  3. Day 3

    San Francisco

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for San Francisco
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
    2. to · Activity Browse Ferry Building vendors and any scheduled market Ferry Building, San Francisco

      Check market days and vendor opening hours separately.

    3. to · Meal Pick lunch at the Ferry Building Ferry Building, San Francisco
    4. to · Activity Walk the waterfront toward Broadway Embarcadero, San Francisco
    5. to · Activity Explore North Beach public streets and bakeries North Beach, San Francisco
    6. to · Meal Dinner in North Beach North Beach, San Francisco
    Hyatt Regency San FranciscoSan Francisco
  4. Day 4

    Los Angeles

    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 Los Angeles San Francisco, California

      Choose the route based on road conditions and your booked transport. A coastal drive with multiple stops takes extra time and may need an additional night. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

    4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles

      Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Downtown Los Angeles
    The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los AngelesLos Angeles
  5. Day 5

    Los Angeles

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for Los Angeles
    1. to · Meal Breakfast downtown Downtown Los Angeles
    2. to · Activity Explore Broadway and the public market blocks Grand Central Market, Los Angeles
    3. to · Meal Pick lunch at Grand Central Market Grand Central Market, Los Angeles

      Check individual vendor hours and make time for one main stop.

    4. to · Activity Walk Little Tokyo's public plazas and shops Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
    5. to · Activity Explore public mural streets in the Arts District Arts District, Los Angeles

      Choose a short route between public businesses.

    6. to · Meal Dinner in Little Tokyo or the Arts District Downtown Los Angeles
    The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los AngelesLos Angeles
  6. Day 6

    Los Angeles

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for Los Angeles
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Los Angeles
    2. to · Activity Walk Broadway's historic theater blocks Broadway Theater District, Los Angeles

      Use exteriors as the default and check separately for public tours.

    3. to · Activity See the Eastern Columbia Building and nearby facades Eastern Columbia Building, Los Angeles
    4. to · Meal Lunch near Grand Central Market Grand Central Market, Los Angeles
    5. to · Activity Walk Grand Avenue and see Walt Disney Concert Hall Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles

      Check public access if you want an interior visit.

    6. to · Activity Compare modern and older buildings around Bunker Hill Bunker Hill, Los Angeles
    7. to · Meal Dinner downtown Downtown Los Angeles
    The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los AngelesLos Angeles
  7. Day 7

    San Diego

    America/Los_Angeles
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Downtown Los Angeles
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles
    3. to · Rail Travel from Los Angeles to San Diego Los Angeles Union Station

      Check the Pacific Surfliner timetable and any service disruptions. Use the arrival station closest to your hotel. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near your new base Columbia District, San Diego
    5. to · Lodging Drop bags and check in when the room is ready The Westin San Diego Bayview
    6. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk if time allows Embarcadero, San Diego
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Columbia District, San Diego
    The Westin San Diego BayviewSan Diego
  8. Day 8

    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
  9. Day 9

    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 Walk El Prado and compare the park's facades El Prado, Balboa Park

      Use public paths around the California Tower and Plaza de Panama.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the park Balboa Park, San Diego
    5. to · Activity Walk the Botanical Building area and nearby gardens Botanical Building, Balboa Park

      Check building hours and choose open garden paths.

    6. to · Activity See the public spaces around the Spreckels Organ Pavilion Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park

      Treat any performance as optional and check the schedule.

    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Downtown San Diego
    The Westin San Diego BayviewSan Diego
  10. Day 10

    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.