4 days in San Francisco Itinerary

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

Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge will appeal to history buffs. Head to Ferry Building Marketplace and Union Squarefor some retail therapy. Explore San Francisco's surroundings by going to Armstrong Redwood State Reserve (in Guerneville), Healdsburg (Gracianna Winery & Stephen & Walker Winery) and Bodega Dunes (in Bodega). There's lots more to do: take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, enjoy the sand and surf at Marshall’s Beach, steep yourself in history at SS Jeremiah O'Brien, and get engrossed in the history at Wells Fargo Museum.

For ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our San Francisco trip planner.

If you are flying in from Brazil, the closest major aiports are San Francisco International Airport, Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and Travis Air Force Base. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in October, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.