3 day weekend in San Francisco

3 Day Weekend in San Francisco

Did you know you can get from San Francisco International Airport to the many hotels and attractions of downtown San Francisco for less than $10? Take a ride on BART, the Bay Area’s Rapid Transit system, and start your San Francisco adventure.

    • Sample some of the city’s excellent cuisine.

  • Restaurants have created safe and charming outdoor environments where you can sit and enjoy your meal.
    • Walk the Embarcadero from Oracle Park in Soma all the way to Fisherman’s Wharf for gorgeous views of the Bay Bridge, Treasure Island, and Alcatraz.
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    • Golden Gate Park, within the park, you’ll find hidden treasures like a peaceful lake, a herd of bison, and towering Dutch windmills.
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    • California Academy of Sciences and the de Young Museum.
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    • Walt Disney Family Museum.
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    • Take a tour of Alcatraz
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  • Keep this day for shopping
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  • The Marina, has charming boutiques along Union and Chestnuts streets.
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  • Fillmore St. runs through the Pacific Heights and Fillmore neighborhoods to offer designer clothing.
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  • Hayes Street near Civic Center has great clothes shopping in close proximity to excellent cafes.
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  • Haight Street between Masonic Avenue and Stanyan Street is where to go to get your fix of San Francisco’s Summer of Love wear.
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  • Valencia Street offers everything from antique furniture to independent bookstores to vintage records.
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  • San Francisco’s Chinatown is the oldest and largest neighborhood in the U.S. Its narrow streets are lined with unique stores and excellent restaurants.
Where to Stay Where to Eat More Things to Do
The Hotel Castro San Francisco Zuni Cafe, San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge
Hilton San Francisco Financial District Besharam Fisherman's Wharf
Grand Hyatt San Francisco Union Square Sam's Grill Haight-Ashbury
San Francisco Marriott Marquis Union Square Atelier Crenn PIER 39
Orchard Hotel Tony's Pizza Napoletana Chinatown

Planning your next visit to the West Coast, you must try this route! It would definitely make a fabulous road trip:

Route & Driving Time:

San Francisco – Livermore (Tri-Valley: 45Min) – Lake Tahoe (3H 28M) – Mammoth Lakes (2H 42M) – Los Angeles (5H)