8 days in San Francisco & Seattle Itinerary

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

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Baker Beach and China Beach. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge. There's lots more to do: take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, take a stroll through Union Square, get great views at Twin Peaks, and stop by SoMa.

To find maps, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, refer to the San Francisco trip planner.

Saint John, Canada to San Francisco is an approximately 12-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Atlantic Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 4 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Saint John in September: high temperatures in San Francisco hover around 28°C and lows are around 17°C. On the 25th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Visiting Alki Beach and Hiram M. Chittenden Locks will get you outdoors. Get a sense of the local culture at Chihuly Garden and Glass and Pike Place Market. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, take in the exciting artwork at Glasshouse Studio, and make a trip to Pioneer Square.

To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read Seattle travel tool.

You can fly from San Francisco to Seattle in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. September in Seattle sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.