Seasonality: June is an excellent month to visit San Francisco: mild days (15–21°C), low rainfall, blooming parks, and bustling city life. Bring layers as evenings can be cool and foggy.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| ✈️ Transport | $2,500 |
| 🏨 Accommodations | $2,100 |
| 🧳 Gear | $150 |
| 🗺️ On-site | $1,100 |
| Total | $5,850 |
[ ] 🏙️ Golden Gate Bridge ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
Iconic suspension bridge; walk or cycle for stunning bay views. Early morning for fewer crowds.
[ ] 🏛️ de Young Museum ⭐⭐ (~2-3h)
Dynamic fine arts venue in Golden Gate Park with American art. Check for special exhibits.
[ ] 🌳 Golden Gate Park ⭐⭐ (~3h)
Expansive park with gardens, lakes, and museums. Don’t miss the Japanese Tea Garden.
[ ] 🏛️ San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
World-renowned modern & contemporary collections. Try the rooftop sculpture garden.
[ ] 🛕 Chinatown District ⭐⭐ (~2h)
Historic streets, dragon gates, markets and dim sum. Grant Ave for main sights.
[ ] 🏛️ Palace of Fine Arts ⭐⭐ (~1h)
Picturesque classical rotunda surrounded by a lagoon. Great for a photo stop.
[ ] 🎨 Mission District Murals ⭐ (~1.5h)
Stroll along Balmy Alley and Clarion Alley for vibrant street art.
[ ] 🏙️ Ferry Building Marketplace ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
Artisan food market with local specialties and crafts. Go hungry for tastings.
[ ] 🏛️ Asian Art Museum ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
One of the world’s top Asian art collections. Free guided tours available.
[ ] 🏙️ Union Square ⭐⭐ (~1h)
Central shopping, theatres, art galleries. Best for luxury shopping.
[ ] 🎨 Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) ⭐ (~1h)
Thought-provoking exhibitions on Black culture and heritage.
[ ] 🌳 Presidio of San Francisco ⭐⭐ (~2h)
Historic military park with hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and the Walt Disney Family Museum.
[ ] 🏙️ North Beach (Little Italy) ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
Charming Italian neighborhood: cafés, gelato, and City Lights Bookstore.
[ ] 🏛️ Coit Tower ⭐⭐ (~1h)
Historic tower with WPA murals and panoramic city views. Go up for the best vistas.
[ ] 🏙️ Painted Ladies & Alamo Square ⭐⭐ (~1h)
Victorian houses with classic San Francisco skyline backdrop.
[ ] 🏙️ Lombard Street ⭐ (~30min)
Famous crooked street—spectacular photo stop; go early for fewer crowds.
[ ] 🏙️ Haight-Ashbury ⭐ (~1h)
Birthplace of counterculture, vintage shops, record stores, psychedelic murals.
[ ] 🏛️ Exploratorium ⭐ (~1.5h)
Hands-on science and art museum, fun for adults too. Museum after dark for adults only.
[ ] 🌳 Lands End ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
Scenic trails overlooking the Pacific, Sutro Baths ruins.
[ ] 🏙️ Fisherman’s Wharf & Pier 39 ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
Popular waterfront with shops, sea lions, views of Alcatraz. Historic crab stands.
[ ] 🏛️ Alcatraz Island ⭐⭐⭐ (~3h)
Legendary former prison, boat ride and audio tour. Book tickets in advance.
[ ] 🍸 Top of the Mark (Nob Hill) ⭐⭐ (~2h)
Classy sky bar with 360° views. Dress code; live jazz on weekends.
[ ] 🍸 Smuggler’s Cove ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
Award-winning tiki bar in Hayes Valley, renowned rum selection.
[ ] 🍸 Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar ⭐⭐ (~2h)
Famous retro tiki bar with rainstorms and live music at the Fairmont hotel.
[ ] 🎶 SFJAZZ Center ⭐⭐ (~2h)
Catch an evening jazz concert, world-class performances.
[ ] 🎭 American Conservatory Theater (ACT) ⭐⭐ (~2.5h)
See a play or musical at this beautiful, historic venue.
[ ] 🍜 Swan Oyster Depot (Nob Hill) ⭐⭐⭐
Fresh oysters, crab, and seafood bar—long lines, worth the wait. ~$50-80/person
[ ] 🍜 Tartine Bakery (Mission District) ⭐⭐⭐
Legendary bakery for morning buns, sourdough, and gourmet sandwiches. ~$20-30/person
[ ] 🍜 Boudin Bakery Café (Fisherman’s Wharf) ⭐⭐
Famous for San Francisco’s clam chowder in sourdough bowls. ~$18-30/person
[ ] 🍜 Zuni Café (Market St) ⭐⭐⭐
Iconic for roast chicken and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. ~$70-100/person
[ ] 🍜 House of Prime Rib (Nob Hill) ⭐⭐⭐
Historic steakhouse, classic beef and martinis. ~$70-120/person
[ ] 🍜 Fog Harbor Fish House (Pier 39) ⭐
Fresh local seafood with Golden Gate views. ~$60-90/person
[ ] 🍜 The Slanted Door (Ferry Building) ⭐⭐
Modern Vietnamese with bay panoramas. ~$60-90/person
[ ] 🍜 La Taqueria (Mission District) ⭐
Famed for Mission-style burritos. ~$10-20/person
[ ] 🏙️ The Castro (~1h)
Lively LGBTQ+ neighborhood, historic theaters, murals.
[ ] 🌳 Muir Woods National Monument (~5h, outside SF)
Majestic old-growth redwood forest; best visited via morning tour.
[ ] 🏛️ California Academy of Sciences (~2h)
Rainforest dome, aquarium, planetarium, great if you enjoy science.
[ ] 🏙️ Sausalito (~3h, ferry ride)
Boutique town with art galleries and seafood restaurants—views back to the city.
Prime VideoA24/Apple TVNetflixNetflixPrime VideoNetflix| City | Nights | Accommodation | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 5 | Fairmont San Francisco (Deluxe King) | $2,100 |
| Total | 5 | $2,100 |