3 days in California Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, make a trip to Lombard Street, and then take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Tue): explore the striking landscape of Alcatraz Island, have fun and explore at Exploratorium, and then see the interesting displays at Cable Car Museum.

To find more things to do, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read San Francisco trip itinerary planner.

Washington DC to San Francisco is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also do a combination of subway, bus, and flight; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington DC to San Francisco is minus 3 hours. April in San Francisco sees daily highs of 67°F and lows of 51°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.