7 days in San Francisco & Sonoma Itinerary

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, browse the eclectic array of goods at Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, and contemplate the long history of Alcatraz Island.

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Houston to San Francisco is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Houston to San Francisco due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Houston in December, expect San Francisco to be slightly colder, temps between 59°F and 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can drive to Sonoma.

Change things up with these side-trips from Sonoma: Mumm Napa (in Rutherford) and St. Helena (VGS Chateau Potelle & Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards). And it doesn't end there: do a tasting at Benziger Family Winery, hike along Jack London State Historic Park, take in the history at Mission San Francisco Solano, and explore the world behind art at Sonoma Valley Museum of Art.

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You can drive from San Francisco to Sonoma in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of subway and taxi; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from San Francisco in December since evenings lows in Sonoma dip to 36°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can fly back home.