5-day itinerary
The Perfect 5 Days in San Francisco
A balanced 5-day plan for San Francisco, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.
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Morning
Alcatraz Island
Explore the legendary former federal penitentiary perched dramatically in San Francisco Bay with stunning city views.
10 min drive · 2 km to the next stop
Afternoon
USS Pampanito
Step aboard a real WWII submarine and experience life beneath the Pacific waves firsthand.
3 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
Evening
Fisherman's Wharf
Bustling seafood stalls, sea lions, and bay views make this iconic San Francisco waterfront irresistible.
Where to eat: Greens Restaurant — A well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Lombard Street
Eight hairpin turns wind through flower-lined gardens on San Francisco's most famously twisted block.
18 min walk · 1.3 km to the next stopAfternoon
The Masonic
A grand Nob Hill landmark hosting world-class performances inside a stunning Masonic temple.
12 min walk · 0.9 km to the next stop
Evening
Sentinel Building
This striking copper-clad Edwardian tower survived the 1906 earthquake and anchors North Beach's skyline beautifully.
Where to eat: Beach Chalet — Western — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Transamerica Pyramid
San Francisco's most recognizable pyramid-shaped tower offers stunning panoramic views of the bay and skyline.
14 min drive · 3.4 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Painted Ladies
Seven pastel Victorians framed by the skyline—San Francisco's most photographed row of houses awaits you.
19 min walk · 1.4 km to the next stop
Evening
San Francisco Armory
A striking 1914 brick armory with a fascinating, layered history tucked into San Francisco's Mission District.
Where to eat: Mama's on Washington Square — A well-loved local spot.
Parks & Slower Moments
Morning
Twin Peaks
Two iconic hills offering breathtaking 360° views of San Francisco's skyline, bay, and beyond.
12 min drive · 2.5 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Conservatory of Flowers
Step inside Golden Gate Park's stunning 1879 greenhouse, bursting with rare tropical plants and exotic blooms.
10 min drive · 1.9 km to the next stop
Evening
Golden Gate Park
A vast, stunning park with meadows, museums, and ocean breezes—San Francisco's beloved backyard awaits.
Where to eat: Original Joe's — Italian — a well-loved local spot.
Parks & Slower Moments
Morning
San Francisco Zoo
Meet over 1,000 exotic animals along the scenic Pacific coast at this beloved urban zoo.
20 min walk · 1.5 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Fort Funston
Stunning coastal bluffs where dogs roam free above the Pacific with sweeping ocean views.
38 min drive · 11.4 km to the next stop
Evening
Golden Gate Bridge
Marvel at San Francisco's blazing orange icon soaring above the Pacific — a true engineering masterpiece.
Where to eat: Pinecrest Diner — American — a well-loved local spot.
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Customize it →Built from San Francisco's top-rated attractions. Opening hours, prices, and whether a spot still delivers can change — double-check anything time-sensitive before you go.