15 days in San Francisco Bay Area Itinerary

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

Escape the urban bustle at Alcatraz Island and Half Moon Bay State Beach. Visit Cowell Ranch State Beach and Fitzgerald J V Marine Reserve for some beach relaxation. Get out of town with these interesting San Francisco side-trips: Pacifica State Beach (in Pacifica) and Half Moon Bay (Gray Whale Cove State Beach, Pescadero State Beach, &more). Next up on the itinerary: visit Fisherman's Wharf, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Hotaling & Co., visit a coastal fixture at Fort Point, and take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge.

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Paris, France to San Francisco is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Paris to San Francisco. Traveling from Paris in September, you will find days in San Francisco are somewhat warmer (28°C), and nights are about the same (17°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Pacific Grove.

Pacific Grove is a coastal city in Monterey County, California in the United States. On the 13th (Wed), explore and take pictures at 17-Mile Drive, then kick back and relax at Asilomar State Beach, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Pacific Grove Shoreline Parkway Marine Refuge, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard. On the 14th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: immerse yourself in nature at Point Lobos, don't miss a visit to The Shakespeare Society of America, then get a dose of the wild on Elkhorn Slough Safari, and finally explore and take pictures at Lovers Point.

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You can drive from San Francisco to Pacific Grove in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. September in Pacific Grove sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Point Reyes National Seashore.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): trek along Earthquake Trail, stroll through Limantour Beach, and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at Point Reyes Safaris.

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You can drive from Pacific Grove to Point Reyes National Seashore in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. When traveling from Pacific Grove in September, plan for somewhat warmer days and slightly colder nights in Point Reyes National Seashore: temperatures range from 33°C by day to 12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can go by car 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Sonoma Coast State Beach and Goat Rock Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Bodega Dunes (in Bodega) and Armstrong Redwood State Reserve (in Guerneville). There's still lots to do: savor the flavors at Food & Drink and do a tasting at Sapphire Hill Winery.

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Traveling by car from Point Reyes National Seashore to Healdsburg takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in September, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can 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.

Step out of the city life by going to Sonoma Valley and Balloon Rides. Take a break from Napa with a short trip to Castello di Amorosa in Calistoga, about 38 minutes away. Dedicate the 21st (Thu) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's more to do: do a tasting at Robert Biale Vineyards and savor the flavors at Jarvis Estate.

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Drive from Healdsburg to Napa in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. September in Napa sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to fly back home.