7 days in San Francisco & Yosemite National Park Itinerary

Attractions like Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge make great kid-friendly stops. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Grace Cathedral and Castello di Amorosa. Explore San Francisco's surroundings by going to Mumm Napa (in Rutherford) and Balloon Rides (in Napa). There's still lots to do: admire the majestic nature at Marin Headlands, catch a live event at Oracle Park, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and get curious at California Academy of Sciences.

To see maps, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our San Francisco road trip website.

Nashville to San Francisco is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Nashville to San Francisco is minus 2 hours. In August, San Francisco is little chillier than Nashville - with highs of 73°F and lows of 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Glacier Point and Yosemite Falls. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Vernal Fall and Ansel Adams Gallery. There's much more to do: hike along Panorama Trail, identify plant and animal life at Nature Center at Happy Isles, tour the pleasant surroundings at Four Mile Trail, and don't miss a visit to Yosemite Village.

For more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Yosemite National Park vacation planner.

Fly from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in August: highs in Yosemite National Park hover around 81°F, while lows dip to 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can travel back home.