San Francisco
California, United States
Seven square miles of hills, fog, and the best gateway to Napa and Yosemite.
About San Francisco
San Francisco is compact and walkable if you accept the hills. The city pairs naturally with Napa, Sonoma, Muir Woods and — with more time — Yosemite.
Why go
Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, cable cars and wine country an hour north.
Top attractions in San Francisco
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Suggested itinerary
- Day 1
Waterfront
Ferry Building, Embarcadero, Alcatraz.
- Day 2
Golden Gate Park
Academy of Sciences, then the bridge and Presidio.
- Day 3
Wine country
Napa or Sonoma day trip.
Good with family
- Exploratorium
- California Academy of Sciences
- Cable car rides
Travel tips
- Book Alcatraz tickets weeks in advance
- Never leave bags in a parked car, even in the trunk
- Summer is foggy and cold — September is the warm month
Safety in San Francisco
Property crime and car break-ins are common. Never leave anything visible in a vehicle. Some downtown blocks warrant avoiding after dark.
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