Here are my personal recommendations for planning a 3 days in San Francisco itinerary, which would be perfect for a long weekend. San Francisco is an iconic destination loved by tourists from all over the world. It’s home to the famous red Golden Gate Bridge, the infamous Alcatraz prison, and the USA’s oldest Chinatown. The city is also known for its eclectic vibes, old-fashioned cable cars, and thriving foodie scene. What a place!
Another thing that may draw you to San Francisco is that it’s one of the few cities in the US that you can do on foot and by public transport, with some planning (and the odd bit of help from taxis). So if like me you don’t drive, or you don’t want to drive abroad and on the ‘wrong’ side of the road, it’s perfect. There’s no need to hire a car here.
If it’s your first visit to the city or if you’re coming from Europe and not too familiar with the USA in general, planning a San Francisco itinerary can be quite overwhelming, as I discovered. There’s so much to cram in and you don’t want to waste any precious time. So I’ve put together this wee guide for how to spend 3 days in San Francisco to hopefully help you. It’s full of my personal recommendations so that you can get the most out of a short break. Oh and I’ve made sure to include as much of San Francisco’s brilliant food and beer as possible. You’re welcome.
Anyway, here’s my 3-day San Francisco itinerary. Let’s get planning…
