7-Day City Experiences in San Francisco

1. Day 1: Exploring Fisherman's Wharf
   10 minutes (2.2 miles) from Union Square

   Admire sea lions at Pier 39, try crab at Boudin Bakery, explore the USS Pampanito submarine, and enjoy a sunset at Ghirardelli Square.

2. Day 2: Golden Gate Park & Haight-Ashbury
   15 minutes (3.3 miles) from Fisherman's Wharf

   Visit the California Academy of Sciences, admire the Japanese Tea Garden, take a guided tour at the de Young Museum, then walk down Haight St. for some vintage shopping and delicious food.

3. Day 3: Alcatraz Island & Chinatown
   20 minutes (4.4 miles) from Golden Gate Park

   Ride the ferry to Alcatraz for a historical tour, then explore San Francisco's vibrant Chinatown where you can buy souvenirs, enjoy dim sum and explore Grant Avenue.

4. Day 4: Financial District & Ferry Building Marketplace
   20 minutes (3.7 miles) from Chinatown

   Take a walking tour through the Financial District to see the iconic Transamerica Pyramid and explore the Ferry Building Marketplace for local artisan eats and crafts.

5. Day 5: Exploring the Presidio
   15 minutes (3.1 miles) from Ferry Building Marketplace

   Discover the historic military fort and relax at the scenic Palace of Fine Arts. Experience a 4D movie at The Walt Disney Family Museum and rent a bike to ride across the Golden Gate Bridge.

6. Day 6: Castro District & Mission Street Murals
   20 minutes (3.7 miles) from the Presidio

   Walk around the vibrant Castro District, visit the rainbow-colored Victorian houses, then visit Mission Street to appreciate mural art and savor the local taquerias.

7. Day 7: Union Square & Chinatown
   10 minutes (1.5 miles) from Castro District

   Shop at Union Square, then visit San Francisco's oldest park that is Portsmouth Square. Take a dumpling-making class if time allows, otherwise enjoy the food scene in Chinatown.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Pier 39 (2 hours, free)
• Boudin Bakery (1 hour, $10-$20)
• USS Pampanito (1 hour, $20)
• Ghirardelli Square (2 hours, $10-$20)
• California Academy of Sciences (2 hours, $35)
• Japanese Tea Garden (1.5 hours, $12)
• de Young Museum (2 hours, $20-$25)
• Haight Street (2 hours, free - $30)
• Alcatraz Island (4 hours, $40)
• Chinatown (2 hours, free - $30)
• Financial District (1.5 hours, free)
• Ferry Building Marketplace (1 hour, free - $20)
• Presidio (4 hours, free)
• Palace of Fine Arts (1 hour, free)
• The Walt Disney Family Museum (2 hours, $17-$25)
• Golden Gate Bridge (3 hours, $14)
• Castro District (2 hours, free)
• Mission Street murals (1 hour, free)
• Portsmouth square (1 hour, free)
• Dumpling making class (2 hours, $60), otherwise enjoy the food scene
Total Estimated Costs: $218-$392

Useful tips

If you have more time, there are many options! Consider taking a day trip to Napa Valley, or exploring more of Golden Gate Park. If you have less time, consider visiting either Fisherman's Wharf or Chinatown to save time.