Enjoy a delicious breakfast featuring classic American dishes with fresh ingredients in a cozy setting, popular for its omelets and pancakes. Opens at 8am.
Walk through this lively waterfront area with street performers, shops, sea lions, and great views of the bay. A good place to get souvenirs and experience local life.
Take a ferry to the historic Alcatraz prison and enjoy an audio tour that reveals its fascinating history and infamous inmates. Tickets should be booked in advance. Opens at 9am, last ferry usually 3:30pm.
Depart early for the approximately 4-hour scenic drive to Yosemite, passing through the Sierra Nevada foothills with picturesque views and stops for photos.
Take this iconic trail for up-close views of spectacular waterfalls and granite cliffs. The hike is moderately strenuous and takes about 4-5 hours round trip.
Drive or take the shuttle to Glacier Point to see breathtaking panoramic views of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and the High Sierra. Open seasonally, check shuttle schedule.
Spend a relaxing afternoon walking the gardens, visiting the Conservatory of Flowers (open 10am-5pm), or boating on Stow Lake (boat rentals available until sunset).
Free to walk; Conservatory USD10; boat rental USD20, 2h