5 days in San Francisco Bay Area Itinerary

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

Take a break from San Francisco with a short trip to Robert Biale Vineyards in Napa, about 1h 10 min away. There's still lots to do: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, get curious at Exploratorium, admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, and take a leisurely stroll along The Embarcadero.

To see reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read San Francisco trip planning site.

Minneapolis to San Francisco is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Minneapolis to San Francisco due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Minneapolis in January, things will get warmer in San Francisco: highs are around 59°F and lows about 46°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can travel back home.