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Discover the Magic of San Francisco: 8-Day Itinerary

Adrián silva

Adrián silva

6 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of San Francisco. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's rich culture. Join us for an 8-day adventure you'll never forget!

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Viator

Day 1
+

$86

·

$ 33

La Luna Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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The Mill
The Four Barrel/Josey Baker toast bar and cafe is called The Mill after the whole grain mill that is used to grind flour for breads, scones, cookies, and more.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
7 - 10 min

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The Painted Ladies
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Directions

Buena Vista Park
Verdant, 36-acre park featuring trails, live oak groves, San Francisco city vistas & more.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Conservatory of Flowers
Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Yuanbao Jiaozi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
17 - 26 min

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Directions

Golden Gate Park
The city's 1,017-acre oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans, plus gardens & museums.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Presidio Tunnel Tops
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Marina Deli
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$34
9 - 14 min

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Palace of Fine Arts
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
+

$92

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$ 39

La Luna Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Freddie's Sandwiches
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
8 - 12 min

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PIER 39
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Grace Cathedral
Massive cathedral with stained glass & a Keith Haring altarpiece, plus 2 walking labyrinths.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Maison Nico
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
1 - 2 min

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Transamerica Pyramid
Landmark 850-ft-tall building shaped like a narrow pyramid & housing offices & retail space.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
30 - 36 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.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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The Bird
Join us as we give San Francisco THE BIRD. You’ve arrived at San Francisco’s ultimate fried chicken sandwich shop. We’re the go-to for indulgent food that’s made with integrity and sold for just 8 bucks. If this sounds counter intuitive, it should...
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$38
4 - 6 min

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Yerba Buena Gardens
Several gardens share space with dramatic outdoor public art pieces, including a memorial waterfall.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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San Francisco City Hall
Built in 1915, this grand domed Beaux-Arts building houses the city government & offers tours.
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
+

$86

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$ 28

La Luna Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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The Buena Vista01
World Famous Irish Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
4 - 5 min

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Ghirardelli Chocolate Experience
Iconic chocolatier selling chocolate gifts galore, including chocolate squares, bars & baskets.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Musée Mécanique
Old-fashioned spot featuring antique coin-operated mechanical instruments & vintage arcade games.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Ferry Building
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Primavera
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$24
4 - 5 min

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San Francisco Railway Museum
Museum focusing on the city's rail history with interactive exhibits, vintage vehicles & more.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Oracle Park
Home to the San Francisco Giants, this ballpark with bay views offers tours & hosts special events.
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Il Casaro Pizzeria & Mozzarella Bar
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$48
2 - 3 min

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City Lights Booksellers & Publishers
A North Beach standby, this 3-level shop with Beat-era roots stocks art, poetry & mainstream books.
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
+

$86

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$ 33

La Luna Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Marina Green Philz Truck
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
14 - 21 min

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The Wave Organ
Granite & marble bayside sculpture on a jetty featuring 25 organ pipes activated by waves.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Washington Square
Historic park with a lawn the size of a city block, featuring festivals & free movie nights.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
35 - 42 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Tacos Mi Rancho
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$36
5 - 8 min

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Lake Merritt
Tidal lagoon in the city surrounded by parkland, a local destination for boating, walking & picnics.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
36 - 44 min

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TONGA ROOM & HURRICANE BAR
Sprawling tiki-themed lounge in the Fairmont Hotel featuring Pacific Rim cuisine & umbrella drinks.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Del Popolo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
7 - 10 min

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Top of the Mark
Iconic high-end cocktail bar on top of the Mark Hopkins Hotel, with 360-degree views of the city.
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Free
26 - 32 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.
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
+

$108

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$ 39

La Luna Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Blue Bottle Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
5 - 8 min

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War Memorial Opera House
Renowned 1932 Beaux-Arts performing arts center & home to the San Francisco Ballet.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Randall Museum
Museum with wild-animal exhibits & hands-on experiences for exploring science & the arts.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Roxie Food Center
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$48
8 - 10 min

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John McLaren Park
312-acre park featuring a golf course, a pool & an amphitheater, plus 7 miles of walking trails.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Pacifica State Beach
Known for being a popular surfing locale, this crescent-shaped beach also offers trails & restrooms.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Tartine - 9th Ave
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
5 - 8 min

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San Francisco Botanical Garden
55 acres of serene gardens showcasing diverse plants from around the world & a magnolia collection.
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
Day 6
+

$110

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$ 44

La Luna Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Dolores Outpost
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
4 - 5 min

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Dolores Park
Locals of all ages gather at this outdoor hot spot for picnics & people-watching.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Glen Canyon Park
A deep canyon runs through this park, which features sports fields, tennis courts & playgrounds.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Neighbor's Corner
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
26 - 39 min

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Twin Peaks
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Grandview Park
Elevated park area offering hiking trails to the top of a hill with views of the city & the sea.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove
Urban park with walking paths, meadows & tennis courts, plus an amphitheater for concerts.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Dinosaurs Vietnamese Sandwiches
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
10 - 12 min

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Lake Merced Park
614-acre park with a recreational trail encircling a freshwater lake, popular for fishing & boating.
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Free
38 - 46 min

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Point Bonita Lighthouse
Historic active lighthouse reached by a half-mile trail offers visitor access & scenic ocean views.
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Free
Day 7
+

$86

·

$ 33

La Luna Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

~

Directions

The Mill
The Four Barrel/Josey Baker toast bar and cafe is called The Mill after the whole grain mill that is used to grind flour for breads, scones, cookies, and more.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$16
7 - 10 min

~

Directions

The Painted Ladies
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
•
Free
5 - 6 min

~

Directions

Buena Vista Park
Verdant, 36-acre park featuring trails, live oak groves, San Francisco city vistas & more.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
Free
8 - 10 min

~

Directions

Conservatory of Flowers
Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
•
Free
8 - 10 min

~

Directions

Yuanbao Jiaozi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$36
17 - 26 min

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Directions

Golden Gate Park
The city's 1,017-acre oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans, plus gardens & museums.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
•
Free
14 - 17 min

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Directions

Presidio Tunnel Tops
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
•
Free
7 - 9 min

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Directions

Marina Deli
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
•
$34
9 - 14 min

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Directions

Palace of Fine Arts
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
•
Free
Day 8
+

$110

·

$ 50

La Luna Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Lokma
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
11 - 14 min

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China Beach, San Francisco
Small cove in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area featuring a modest beach with tide pools.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Sutro Baths
Now in ruins, this circa 1896, expansive public bathhouse once held seven saltwater swimming pools.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Rodeo Beach
Pebbly beach popular for surfing & sunbathing, with restrooms, trails, a lagoon & picnic tables.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Sandrino
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$36
24 - 29 min

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Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Coastal urban park with historic sites & activities from bicycling to hiking to water sports.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Marshall's Beach
Small, remote shorefront area with rugged terrain, bird-watching & views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Pizzetta 211
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$44

Budget breakdown: $1061 In total

Activities & Food:$764
Transport:$297