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A Verdict itinerary

San Francisco in 3 days

Three days is enough for the essentials and a little curiosity. Start here, then leave space for the city to interrupt the plan.

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9 places worth your time

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Day 1

  1. Lands End Trail01San Francisco · experienceLands End TrailLands End Trail deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  2. Muir Woods Day-Trip02San Francisco · experienceMuir Woods Day-TripMuir Woods Day-Trip deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  3. Napa / Sonoma Wine Country Day-Trip03Napa / Sonoma · destinationNapa / Sonoma Wine Country Day-TripNapa / Sonoma Wine Country Day-Trip deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict

Day 2

  1. Benu04San Francisco · restaurantBenuBenu deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  2. Angel Island Day-Trip05Angel Island · destinationAngel Island Day-TripAngel Island Day-Trip deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  3. Mission District Murals / Clarion Alley06Mission · attractionMission District Murals / Clarion AlleyMission District Murals / Clarion Alley deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict

Day 3

  1. Baker Beach07Presidio · attractionBaker BeachBaker Beach deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  2. Mount Tamalpais Day-Trip08Mount Tamalpais · destinationMount Tamalpais Day-TripMount Tamalpais Day-Trip deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  3. Golden Gate Bridge09San Francisco · attractionGolden Gate BridgeGolden Gate Bridge deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict