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Exploring the Vibrant City of San Francisco

Heiser Franco

Heiser Franco

12 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day adventure in San Francisco, CA, United States. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's rich culture.

Trip to San Francisco

Day 1
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$50

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$ 11

Golden Gate Bridge
Famed 4,200 ft art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Marin Headlands
Stretch of coastal basalt headland & habitat for bobcats, coyote, deer & abundant birdlife.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Sol Food
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$18
12 - 15 min

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Muir Woods National Monument
Scenic, forested park featuring giant redwood trees, long hiking trails, a visitor center & more.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$19
16 - 20 min

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Pizzahacker TJ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
Day 2
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$50

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$ 9

Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Coastal urban park with historic sites & activities from bicycling to hiking to water sports.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Bay Area Discovery Museum
Indoor/outdoor museum inspiring kid creativity via interactive exhibits, a play space & art classes.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$19
12 - 15 min

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Bar Bocce
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
19 - 23 min

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Souvla
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$19
Day 3
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$105

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$ 3

The Walt Disney Family Museum
Presidio museum exploring the life of Walt Disney featuring hands-on exhibits & original artwork.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$31
14 - 21 min

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Palace of Fine Arts
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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The Wave Organ
Granite & marble bayside sculpture on a jetty featuring 25 organ pipes activated by waves.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Cafe De Casa
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
5 - 8 min

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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Expansive complex featuring a museum, interactive displays & ships telling the story of sea travel.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$13
10 - 15 min

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USS Pampanito Museum and Memorial
This restored Navy vessel from World War II now serves as a museum, memorial & historical landmark.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$25
10 - 15 min

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Freddie's Sandwiches
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 4
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$88

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$ 6

War Memorial Opera House
Renowned 1932 Beaux-Arts performing arts center & home to the San Francisco Ballet.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Buena Vista Park
Verdant, 36-acre park featuring trails, live oak groves, San Francisco city vistas & more.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Conservatory of Flowers
Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Tartine - 9th Ave
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
7 - 10 min

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California Academy of Sciences
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$50
9 - 14 min

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New Eritrea Restaurant & Bar
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$20
Day 5
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$63

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$ 9

Lands End Lookout
Waterfront hiking through wildflowers, with shipwreck views & access to the Sutro Baths ruins.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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de Young Museum
A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$19
7 - 10 min

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San Francisco Botanical Garden
55 acres of serene gardens showcasing diverse plants from around the world & a magnolia collection.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Irving Subs
We serve delicious, hot and cold sandwiches made with quality ingredients on fresh-baked bread. Check out our vegetarian and GF options, too!
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
16 - 23 min

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16th Avenue Tiled Steps
Creative, community-driven mosaic featuring a flowing sea to stars design up a 163-step stairway.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Lake Merced Park
614-acre park with a recreational trail encircling a freshwater lake, popular for fishing & boating.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Dinosaurs Vietnamese Sandwiches
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 6
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$74

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$ 9

Sutro Baths
Now in ruins, this circa 1896, expansive public bathhouse once held seven saltwater swimming pools.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Legion of Honor
4,000 years of ancient & European art in a beaux arts building overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$19
10 - 12 min

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Baker Beach
1-mi. beach area offering scenic cliffs, fishing spots, picnic tables & Golden Gate Bridge views.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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New Eritrea Restaurant & Bar
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$20
11 - 16 min

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Japanese Tea Garden
Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$11
11 - 16 min

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Manna
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 7
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$35

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$ 11

Golden Gate Park
The city's 1,017-acre oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans, plus gardens & museums.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Grace Cathedral
Massive cathedral with stained glass & a Keith Haring altarpiece, plus 2 walking labyrinths.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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The Empress by Boon
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$17
7 - 10 min

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San Francisco Cable Car Museum
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Yerba Buena Gardens
Several gardens share space with dramatic outdoor public art pieces, including a memorial waterfall.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
This scenic park features a biking trail, plus areas for picnicking, swimming & water sports.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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In-N-Out Burger
Quality you can taste
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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$18
Day 8
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$97

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$ 14

Asian Art Museum
Over 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$19
19 - 23 min

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Musée Mécanique
Old-fashioned spot featuring antique coin-operated mechanical instruments & vintage arcade games.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Coit Tower
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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$13
35 - 42 min

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In-N-Out Burger
Quality you can taste
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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$18
11 - 14 min

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USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum
Aircraft carrier that participated in WWII & the Apollo 11 recovery mission now a museum with tours.
2:15 PM - 4:15 PM
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$25
18 - 22 min

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Rio California
Rio California offers fresh continental cuisine dishes, with a Brazilian accent, to delight any appetite. Located in beautiful Preservation Park in downtown Oakland, CA. We bring the flavors of the world to you.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Day 9
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$106

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$ 11

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$31
16 - 20 min

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Aquarium of the Bay
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$37
36 - 44 min

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Taqueria La Bamba
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$21
16 - 20 min

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Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park
Visitor center focused on women & men on the WWII home front, plus the Rosie the Riveter Memorial.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Tacos El Autlense
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$17

Budget breakdown: $746 In total

Activities & Food:$666
Transport:$80