9 days in San Francisco Bay Area Itinerary

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

San Francisco is known for nature, parks, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Golden Gate Bridge, wander the streets of Union Square, get curious at Exploratorium, and take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf.

To see ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the San Francisco holiday maker site.

Nashville to San Francisco is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Nashville to San Francisco, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. In July, San Francisco is slightly colder than Nashville - with highs of 73°F and lows of 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can drive to Calistoga.

Indulgence is the name of the game in Calistoga.

Change things up with these side-trips from Calistoga: Trefethen Family Vineyards (in Napa), Charles M. Schulz Museum (in Santa Rosa) and Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens (in Fulton). There's lots more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Safari West, learn about winemaking at MacRostie Winery and Vineyards, and look for gifts at Oakville Grocery.

For maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read Calistoga journey planner.

Drive from San Francisco to Calistoga in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from San Francisco in July, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Calistoga: temperatures range from 84°F by day to 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.