4 days in San Francisco Bay Area Itinerary

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

San Francisco is known for nature, parks, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Alcatraz Island, snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, stroll around Golden Gate Park, and take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden.

To find reviews, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our San Francisco trip app.

Detroit to San Francisco is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and subway. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. In October, San Francisco is somewhat warmer than Detroit - with highs of 73°F and lows of 56°F. On the 4th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.