8 days in San Francisco Itinerary

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

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Alcatraz Island and Union Square. Escape the urban bustle at Fitzgerald J V Marine Reserve and China Beach. Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge, admire the masterpieces at Legion of Honor, see the interesting displays at de Young Museum, and step aboard SS Jeremiah O'Brien.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our San Francisco day trip planning site.

If you are flying in from Portugal, the closest major aiports are San Francisco International Airport, Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and Travis Air Force Base. In September, daily temperatures in San Francisco can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.