39 days in San Francisco Itinerary

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Castello di Amorosa and Twin Peaks. Discover out-of-the-way places like Armstrong Redwood State Reserve and California State Railroad Museum. Explore San Francisco's surroundings by going to Santa Rosa (Safari West, Sonoma County Museum, & more), Sacramento (Old Sacramento, Crocker Art Museum, & more) and Healdsburg (Porter Creek Vineyards, Simi Winery, & more). Dedicate the 12th (Sat) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's lots more to do: get curious at California Academy of Sciences, admire the masterpieces at Legion of Honor, explore the engaging exhibits at Exploratorium, and admire the majestic nature at Marin Headlands.

To see ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read our San Francisco day trip planning tool .

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major airports are San Francisco International Airport, Metropolitan Oakland International Airport and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in April, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.