13 days in San Francisco, Philadelphia & San Diego Itinerary

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

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Tokyo, Japan to San Francisco is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Tokyo to San Francisco is minus 17 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Tokyo in June; daily highs in San Francisco reach 25°C and lows reach 15°C. On the 26th (Mon), you're off to Philadelphia.

Steeped in cultural and historical heritage, Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of U.S. democracy, as it was once the meeting place for the country's Founding Fathers.

On the 26th (Mon), take in the architecture and design of University of Pennsylvania and then pause for some photo ops at Rocky Statue.

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Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from San Francisco to Philadelphia due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from San Francisco in June, with highs in Philadelphia at 34°C and lows at 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can fly to San Diego.

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.

Spend the 2nd (Sun) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. There's still lots to do: get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo, examine the collection at USS Midway Museum, pause for some photo ops at Cabrillo National Monument, and shop like a local with Spanish Village Art Center.

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Traveling by flight from Philadelphia to San Diego takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Philadelphia to San Diego, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Philadelphia in June, you will find days in San Diego are little chillier (26°C), and nights are about the same (20°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to fly to San Francisco.

When in San Francisco, make a side trip to see Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley, approximately Mill Valley away. Explore San Francisco further: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, don't miss a visit to Lombard Street, admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, and walk around Golden Gate Park.

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You can fly from San Diego to San Francisco in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from San Diego in July since evenings lows in San Francisco dip to 16°C.