15 days in San Francisco Bay Area Itinerary

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

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge, stroll around Golden Gate Park, head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, and admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to San Francisco is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 9 hours. In March, San Francisco is somewhat warmer than Amsterdam - with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Pacific Grove.

Pacific Grove is a coastal city in Monterey County, California in the United States. On the 11th (Sat), get to know the fascinating history of Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard, then meet the residents at Monterey Bay Aquarium, and then stroll through Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Sun): admire the masterpieces at Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe, then hike along Scenic Road Walkway, then immerse yourself in nature at Point Lobos, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Carmel River State Beach.

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Drive from San Francisco to Pacific Grove in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. March in Pacific Grove sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Point Reyes National Seashore.

On the 13th (Mon), tour the pleasant surroundings at Earthquake Trail, then trek along Point Reyes Hiking Trails, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Point Reyes Safaris.

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Traveling by car from Pacific Grove to Point Reyes National Seashore takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. In March, daily temperatures in Point Reyes National Seashore can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can drive to Healdsburg.

The quaint city of Healdsburg is one of northern California's wine capitals, serving as the meeting point for three of Sonoma's most important wine-producing regions.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Healdsburg: Fort Ross State Historic Park (in Jenner) and Sonoma Coast State Beach (in Sonoma). Next up on the itinerary: sample some tasty brews at Ace It Bike Tours and do a tasting at Thumbprint Cellars.

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Drive from Point Reyes National Seashore to Healdsburg in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. March in Healdsburg sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 6°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Napa.

Located just 80 km (50 mi) north of San Francisco, Napa sits at the southern end of the scenic Napa Valley, one of the world's major wine regions.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Napa: Clos Pegase Winery (in Calistoga) and Jack London State Historic Park (in Glen Ellen). Dedicate the 19th (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's much more to do: take in the history at Mission San Francisco Solano, walk around Sonoma Plaza, contemplate the long history of Lachryma Montis, and don't miss a visit to Sonoma Barracks.

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You can drive from Healdsburg to Napa in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in March, and nighttime lows around 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.