10-day San Francisco itinerary

A ready-made 10-day sightseeing plan for San Francisco — top-rated attractions, one morning-to-evening schedule per day. Use it as-is or as a starting point; every stop links to full details, hours, and fees. Hungry? Pick your own spot to eat — we don't bake that decision into the plan for you.

1Day 1

  1. 9:00 AM
    2–4 hr stay
    Golden Gate Bridge4.9

    Golden Gate Bridge, san francisco

    An iconic Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the San Francisco Bay

  2. 1:30 PM
    1–2 hr stay
    Golden Gate Park4.8

    Golden Gate Park, san francisco

    San Francisco's iconic urban park featuring lush gardens, museums, and trails.

  3. 4:15 PM
    2–4 hr stay
    Lands End4.8

    680 Point Lobos Ave, san francisco

    Dramatic coastal trails, historic ocean ruins, and sweeping Golden Gate vistas.

2Day 2

  1. 9:00 AM
    2–4 hr stay
    Muir Woods National Monument4.8

    1 Muir Woods Rd, mill valley

    Explore majestic ancient coastal redwoods just north of San Francisco

  2. 1:30 PM
    1–2 hr stay
    Presidio of San Francisco4.8

    Presidio of San Francisco, san francisco

    A historic urban national park featuring scenic Golden Gate vistas

  3. 4:15 PM
    2–4 hr stay
    San Francisco Botanical Garden4.8

    1199 9th Ave, san francisco

    A lush living museum of global flora in Golden Gate Park

3Day 3

  1. 9:00 AM
    2–4 hr stay
    16th Avenue Tiled Steps4.7

    Moraga St & 16th Ave, san francisco

    A vibrant community mosaic staircase showcasing panoramic views of San Francisco.

  2. 1:30 PM
    1–2 hr stay
    Alcatraz Island4.7

    Alcatraz Island, san francisco

    Explore San Francisco's historic maximum security island prison in the bay

  3. 4:15 PM
    2–4 hr stay
    Angel Island State Park4.7

    Angel Island, san francisco

    Scenic San Francisco Bay island park offering hiking, history, and panoramic views

4Day 4

  1. 9:00 AM
    2–4 hr stay
    Crissy Field4.7

    1199 E Beach, san francisco

    A scenic waterfront park offering breathtaking Golden Gate Bridge views

  2. 1:30 PM
    1–2 hr stay
    Exploratorium4.7

    Pier 15 Embarcadero at, Green St, san francisco

    An interactive science, art, and human perception museum at Pier 15.

  3. 4:15 PM
    2–4 hr stay
    Legion of Honor4.7

    100 34th Ave, san francisco

    A majestic Beaux Arts art museum overlooking San Francisco's coastal headlands

5Day 5

  1. 9:00 AM
    2–4 hr stay
    Mission Dolores Park4.7

    Dolores St &, 19th St, san francisco

    A vibrant San Francisco park featuring skyline views and sunny lawns

  2. 1:30 PM
    1–2 hr stay
    Mission Murals4.7

    24th St & Lilac St, san francisco

    Explore colorful community street art and historic murals in San Francisco

  3. 4:15 PM
    2–4 hr stay
    Mount Sutro Cloud Forest4.7

    Mt Sutro, san francisco

    A serene foggy forest with quiet hiking trails in San Francisco

6Day 6

  1. 9:00 AM
    2–4 hr stay
    Oracle Park4.7

    24 Willie Mays Plaza, san francisco

    Iconic waterfront San Francisco baseball stadium offering stunning San Francisco Bay views

  2. 1:30 PM
    1–2 hr stay
    Palace of Fine Arts4.7

    3301 Lyon St, san francisco

    An iconic architectural masterpiece set beside a peaceful San Francisco lagoon

  3. 4:15 PM
    2–4 hr stay
    Sutro Baths4.7

    1004 Point Lobos Ave, san francisco

    Explore historic coastal ruins where San Francisco's grand bathhouse once stood

7Day 7

  1. 9:00 AM
    2–4 hr stay
    The Conservatory of Flowers4.7

    100 John F Kennedy Dr, san francisco

    Historic Victorian greenhouse in Golden Gate Park featuring rare exotic flora

  2. 1:30 PM
    1–2 hr stay
    Twin Peaks4.7

    501 Twin Peaks Blvd, san francisco

    Enjoy iconic panoramic views of San Francisco from prominent hilltop peaks

  3. 4:15 PM
    2–4 hr stay
    Asian Art Museum4.6

    200 Larkin St, san francisco

    Discover thousands of years of Asian art in San Francisco

8Day 8

  1. 9:00 AM
    2–4 hr stay
    California Academy of Sciences4.6

    55 Music Concourse Dr, san francisco

    Explore an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and museum under one living roof.

  2. 1:30 PM
    1–2 hr stay
    De Young Fine Arts Museum4.6

    50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, san francisco

    Explore American fine art and textile masterpieces in Golden Gate Park.

  3. 4:15 PM
    2–4 hr stay
    Ferry Building Marketplace4.6

    1 Ferry Building, san francisco

    Historic waterfront landmark showcasing San Francisco's finest local artisanal food vendors

9Day 9

  1. 9:00 AM
    2–4 hr stay
    Fisherman's Wharf & Pier 394.6

    Fisherman's Wharf, san francisco

    Bustling San Francisco waterfront hub famous for seafood and sea lions

  2. 1:30 PM
    1–2 hr stay
    San Francisco Museum of Modern Art4.6

    151 3rd St, San Francisco, san francisco

    A premier West Coast destination for modern and contemporary art.

  3. 4:15 PM
    2–4 hr stay
    The Walt Disney Family Museum4.6

    104 Montgomery St, san francisco

    Explore the life, legacy, and creative genius behind Walt Disney

10Day 10

  1. 9:00 AM
    2–4 hr stay
    Yerba Buena Gardens4.6

    750 Howard St, san francisco

    A vibrant urban oasis featuring public art, waterfalls, and landscaped lawns

  2. 1:30 PM
    1–2 hr stay
    Cable Car System4.5

    Powell St & Market St, san francisco

    Experience San Francisco's historic moving landmark traversing the city's steep hills

  3. 4:15 PM
    2–4 hr stay
    Coit Tower4.5

    1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, san francisco

    Historic hilltop tower offering sweeping 360-degree views of San Francisco

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