8 days in San Francisco Itinerary

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

Museum-lovers will get to explore Exploratorium and SS Jeremiah O'Brien. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Bodega Dunes and Old Sacramento. Change things up with these side-trips from San Francisco: V. Sattui Winery (in St. Helena), Castello di Amorosa (in Calistoga) and California State Railroad Museum (in Sacramento). Spend the 17th (Mon) exploring nature at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. The adventure continues: step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, explore the world behind art at Asian Art Museum, and get curious at California Academy of Sciences.

For photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the San Francisco driving holiday planner.

June in San Francisco sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 55°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can travel back home.