One Day San Francisco Foodie Itinerary

• 10:00AM: Ferry Building Marketplace
  20 minutes (2.2 miles) from Union Square

  The Ferry Building Marketplace is a public food market located in the historic Ferry Building, featuring local and sustainable foods. Here you can find merchants selling anything from artisanal cheeses, to fresh baked bread, to sustainable seafood. Make sure to try the acclaimed Blue Bottle Coffee while you're here.

• 12:00PM: Bi-Rite Market
  20 minutes (1.3 miles) from Ferry Building Marketplace

  A family-owned grocery store and deli serving locally sourced, organic food, Bi-Rite Market also has a sister ice cream shop across the street. Make sure to try their homemade ice cream flavors like salted caramel or honey lavender.

• 2:00PM: Tartine Bakery & Cafe
  15 minutes (1.1 miles) from Bi-Rite Market

  Tartine Bakery is a must-visit for baked goods enthusiasts. Try their world-famous morning bun, or one of their equally delicious croissants. In addition to pastries, Tartine serves sandwiches and salads.

• 4:00PM: Mission Chinese Food
  15 minutes (2.2 miles) from Tartine Bakery & Cafe

  Mission Chinese Food is an upscale spin on classic Chinese dishes with a kick of spice. Make sure to try their mapo tofu or thrice-cooked bacon. Their cocktails are also top notch.

• 6:00PM: Alcatraz Island Night Tour
  40 minutes (3.3 miles) from Mission Chinese Food

  The Alcatraz Island Night Tour transports you to the infamous, island prison at dusk. The tour includes a visit to the main prison block, a self-guided audio tour, and a sunset view of San Francisco Bay.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Ferry Building Marketplace (2 hours, $10-$20)
• Bi-Rite Market (1 hour, $15-$25)
• Tartine Bakery & Cafe (1 hour, $10-$20)
• Mission Chinese Food (2 hours, $30-$50)
• Alcatraz Island Night Tour (2 hours, $45)
Total Estimated Costs: $110-$160

Transportation:

San Francisco is a walkable city with bike rental and ride-sharing available for longer distances. Public transportation is also available with a 1-day Muni Visitor Passport priced at $13. It covers all modes of transportation, including cable cars and historic streetcars.

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider visiting the Golden Gate Park, the Golden Gate Bridge, or taking the Cable Car ride. If you have less time, you can skip the Alcatraz Island Night Tour or Tartine Bakery.

Airports:

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located 13 miles south of San Francisco. It is the largest airport in the Bay Area and is connected to downtown San Francisco by Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). Oakland International Airport (OAK) is located across the bay and is connected to downtown San Francisco by BART and bus services. Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) is located 48 miles from San Francisco and is connected to San Francisco by Caltrain and bus services.