11 days in Oakland & San Francisco Itinerary

On the 28th (Fri), learn about winemaking at Artesa Vineyards & Winery and then stroll around Point Isabel. On the next day, get engrossed in the history at Computer History Museum and then admire the majestic nature at Marin Headlands.

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San Francisco to Oakland is an approximately half hour car ride. You can also take a subway; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Oakland are 73°F, while nighttime lows are 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to go by car to San Francisco.

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

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Sonoma Coast State Beach and Half Moon Bay State Beach. Museum-lovers will appreciate Exploratorium and Musee Mecanique. Get out of town with these interesting San Francisco side-trips: Muir Woods National Monument (in Mill Valley), Fitzgerald J V Marine Reserve (in Moss Beach) and Big Basin Redwoods State Park (in Boulder Creek). There's much more to do: take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, get a taste of the local shopping with Union Square, stroll around Stinson Beach, and stroll through Fort Funston National Park.

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San Francisco is very close to Oakland. In July, daily temperatures in San Francisco can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can travel back home.