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San Francisco 3-Day Itinerary
The perfect long weekend in San Francisco. Three days of must-see attractions, local favorites, and insider tips — from $100 to $550 per day.
Trip Overview
Duration
3 Days
Best Time
September to November (warmest), May to June
Budget Cost
$300
Mid-Range
$690
1
Day 1
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz (book ahead!)
Estimated cost: $230 (mid-range)
2
Day 2
Chinatown
Chinatown, North Beach, Coit Tower, Ferry Building
Estimated cost: $230 (mid-range)
3
Day 3
Mission District murals
Mission District murals, Dolores Park, Haight-Ashbury, Twin Peaks sunset
Estimated cost: $230 (mid-range)
Total 3-Day Cost Estimate
Budget
$300
$100/day x 3 days
Mid-Range
$690
$230/day x 3 days
Luxury
$1650
$550/day x 3 days
Insider Tips
- ✓Bring layers — SF microclimates mean it can be sunny and 70 in one neighborhood and foggy and 55 in another
- ✓Walk or bike across the Golden Gate Bridge, then take the ferry back from Sausalito
- ✓Eat in the Mission District for the best burritos and diverse food
- ✓Ride a cable car — it's touristy but genuinely fun and an engineering marvel
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