4 days in San Francisco Itinerary

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

Head to Union Square and Ferry Plaza Farmers Marketfor some retail therapy. Your inner history buff will appreciate Alcatraz Island and SS Jeremiah O'Brien. There's still lots to do: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, appreciate the extensive heritage of Filbert Street Stairs, see the interesting displays at Exploratorium, and look for gifts at City Lights Booksellers.

For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the San Francisco route planning website.

Memphis to San Francisco is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Memphis to San Francisco due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Memphis in July, expect San Francisco to be a bit cooler, temps between 73°F and 57°F. You'll have a few hours on the 23rd (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.