Discover San Francisco: Chinatown, Pier 39, Botanical Garden & Golden Gate Bridge Tour

Day 1: San Francisco Highlights

San Francisco, USA on May 19, 2025

8:00am

Travel via BART

Take BART from Pleasanton/Dublin station to Powell Street station in downtown San Francisco. This route is efficient and will place you near Chinatown to begin your sightseeing.

USD7.50, 1h0m

9:15am

Breakfast at Good Mong Kok Bakery

Enjoy inexpensive and authentic Chinese dim sum and baked goods, located in Chinatown close to Dragons Gate. A perfect introduction to Chinatown flavors.

USD10, 0h45m

10:15am

Dragons Gate & Chinatown Walk

Explore the iconic Dragon's Gate entrance to Chinatown, then wander through its vibrant streets to discover shops, markets, and historic sites.

Free, 1h30m

11:45am

Coit Tower Visit

Walk or catch a short bus ride to Coit Tower for panoramic views of the city and bay. Open 10am–6pm, this adds a fantastic overlook to your day.

USD10, 1h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Tony's Pizza Napoletana

Head towards North Beach for affordable award-winning pizza at Tony’s Pizza, a popular spot just a few minutes from Chinatown.

USD20, 1h0m

2:15pm

Pier 39 Visit

Walk or take a short ride to Pier 39 to see sea lions, shops, and attractions on the waterfront. Open all day, it offers entertainment and scenic views.

Free (attractions vary), 1h30m

4:00pm

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Travel to Golden Gate Park to visit the Botanical Garden, open 7:30am–6pm. Enjoy a peaceful stroll among diverse plant collections.

USD12, 1h30m

6:00pm

Golden Gate Bridge Walk & Sunset

Head to the Golden Gate Bridge for sunset viewing and a walk along this iconic structure for unforgettable photos. The best light is around sunset.

Free, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner at The Codmother Fish & Chips

Finish the day with casual, reasonably priced classic fish and chips near Fisherman’s Wharf, open until 9pm, perfect after the bridge visit.

USD18, 1h0m

9:00pm

Return BART to Pleasanton/Dublin

Take BART back to Pleasanton/Dublin station after an exciting day exploring San Francisco.

USD7.50, 1h0m

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