8 days in San Francisco Itinerary

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

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Ferry Building Marketplace and Armstrong Redwood State Reserve. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Castello di Amorosa and Union Square. You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Francisco: Robert Mondavi Winery (in Oakville), Muir Woods National Monument (in Mill Valley) and V. Sattui Winery (in St. Helena). Dedicate the 19th (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's lots more to do: admire all the interesting features of Alcatraz Island, take in the awesome beauty at Twin Peaks, tour the pleasant surroundings at Bodega Dunes, and take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the San Francisco day trip site .

Expect a daytime high around 69°F in May, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.