SF Adventure: 9 Days of Thrills

kevin olivas

6 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through San Francisco, where you'll discover iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the city by the bay.

Trip to San Francisco

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Viator

Day 1Bridges, Towers, and Cable Cars

$25

$ 22

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots.

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

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$25

16 - 23 min

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Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment.

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Creative, community-driven mosaic featuring a flowing sea to stars design up a 163-step stairway.

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

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Free

Day 2From Sea to Space: Museums Galore

$113

$ 17

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Aircraft carrier that participated in WWII & the Apollo 11 recovery mission now a museum with tours.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

26 - 32 min

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Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$63

Day 3Aquatic Wonders and Golden Gate Beauty

$74

$ 17

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$73

8 - 11 min

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Old-fashioned spot featuring antique coin-operated mechanical instruments & vintage arcade games.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Famed 4,200 ft art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4History and Art: A Perfect Blend

$ 17

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 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.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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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

Day 5Maritime Marvels and Asian Art Delights

$63

$ 17

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 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.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

18 - 22 min

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Over 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

Day 6Art, Nature, and Breathtaking Views

$38

$ 17

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

7 - 10 min

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55 acres of serene gardens showcasing diverse plants from around the world & a magnolia collection.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Waterfront hiking through wildflowers, with shipwreck views & access to the Sutro Baths ruins.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Serene Gardens and Floral Splendor

$23

$ 11

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$23

12 - 17 min

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Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Day 8Awe-Inspiring Exhibits and Park Paradise

$38

$ 17

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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4,000 years of ancient & European art in a beaux arts building overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

11 - 14 min

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The city's 1,017-acre oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans, plus gardens & museums.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 9Science and Wonder at the Academy

$100

$ 11

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$100

Budget breakdown: $614 In total

Activities & Food:$471

Transport:$143