9 days in San Francisco Itinerary

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Wine Tours & Tastings and California State Capitol Museum. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Alcatraz Island and VJB Cellars. Change things up with these side-trips from San Francisco: Sacramento (Crocker Art Museum & California State Railroad Museum), Armstrong Redwood State Reserve (in Guerneville) and Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Moss Landing). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Golden Gate Bridge, explore the world behind art at Legion of Honor, explore the activities along San Francisco Bay, and examine the collection at Cable Car Museum.

For ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the San Francisco travel route planner.

August in San Francisco sees daily highs of 73°F and lows of 59°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.