15 days in San Francisco, Southern California & Anaheim Itinerary

Do some cultural sightseeing at Alcatraz Island and SoMa. Change things up with these side-trips from San Francisco: Wine Tours & Tastings (in Napa), St. Helena (VGS Chateau Potelle & Modus Operandi Cellars) and Inglenook (in Rutherford). And it doesn't end there: stop by Fisherman's Wharf, take a stroll through North Beach, make a trip to Golden Gate Bridge, and take in the waterfront at The Embarcadero.

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Omaha to San Francisco is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and subway. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Omaha to San Francisco. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Omaha in October, with highs in San Francisco at 73°F and lows at 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can fly to Los Angeles.

We've included these beaches for you: Venice Beach and Boardwalk and Santa Monica State Beach. The Getty Center and Rodeo Drive are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Pack the 26th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Santa Monica Bay, take a stroll through Angelino Heights Historic Area, get curious at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and cruise along Mulholland Drive.

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Fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from San Francisco in October, with highs in Los Angeles at 82°F and lows at 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to drive to Anaheim.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sat): get in on the family fun at Disneyland Park. Here are some ideas for day two: make an unforgettable trip to Disney California Adventure Park.

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You can drive from Los Angeles to Anaheim in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a train. In October, daytime highs in Anaheim are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 61°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can go by car to San Diego.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like USS Midway Museum and San Diego Air & Space Museum. We've included these beaches for you: La Jolla Cove and Black's Beach. When in San Diego, make a side trip to see Carlsbad Food Tours in Carlsbad, approximately Carlsbad away. There's still lots to do: meet the residents at San Diego Zoo, kick back and relax at Children's Pool, take a tour of Maritime Museum of San Diego, and let the kids burn off some steam at Balboa Park.

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Drive from Anaheim to San Diego in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Anaheim in October, expect nights in San Diego to be about the same, around 64°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 78°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.