7 days in San Francisco Bay Area Itinerary

Your day by day itinerary now includes Streets of San Francisco Bike Tours, Baker Beach and Twin Peaks. Start off your visit on the 15th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Baker Beach, take some stellar pictures from Twin Peaks, pedal to the sights with Streets of San Francisco Bike Tours, then examine the collection at California State Railroad Museum, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at California State Capitol Museum.

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Washington DC to Sacramento is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -3 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Washington DC in September: highs in Sacramento hover around 88°F, while lows dip to 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can drive to San Francisco.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Grace Cathedral and Cliff House. Step out of the city life by going to San Francisco Botanical Garden and Stinson Beach. Step out of San Francisco to go to Mill Valley and see Mount Tamalpais State Park, which is approximately 32 minutes away. There's lots more to do: get some jogging in at Golden Gate Promenade, contemplate the long history of Mission Dolores, tour the pleasant surroundings at Baker Beach, and visit a coastal fixture at Fort Point.

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Getting from Sacramento to San Francisco by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Sacramento in September, you will find days in San Francisco are slightly colder (76°F), and nights are about the same (58°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to drive to Calistoga.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Ocean Beach, Beer Tastings & Tours, Lands End, and other attractions you added. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Mon): appreciate the extensive heritage of Golden Gate Promenade, step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, stroll through Lands End, then enjoy the sand and surf at Ocean Beach, then learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, and finally learn about winemaking at Huge Bear at The Bank Tasting Room.

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Getting from San Francisco to Calistoga by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or fly; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in September: highs in Calistoga hover around 84°F, while lows dip to 51°F. You will leave for home on the 20th (Tue).