09:00 - 10:40100 minMuseum
de Young Museum
Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA, USA
A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park.
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San Francisco — Classic City Break in 3 Days
3 days18 stopsSan Francisco
Starter 3-day San Francisco itinerary with clustered routing, paced dwell times, and realistic travel legs.
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Walk (under walking limit) · 4 min · 320 m
10:44 - 11:5975 minAttraction
California Academy of Sciences
Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA, USA
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research.
Walk (under walking limit) · 6 min · 420 m
12:05 - 14:00115 minMuseum
San Francisco Botanical Garden
1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
55 acres of serene gardens showcasing diverse plants from around the world & a magnolia collection.
Drive (over walking limit) · 11 min · 3.0 km
14:11 - 15:1160 minLandmark
Buena Vista Park
Buena Vista &, Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Verdant, 36-acre park featuring trails, live oak groves, San Francisco city vistas & more.
Walk (under walking limit) · 10 min · 780 m
15:21 - 15:4120 minNature
Corona Heights Park
Roosevelt Way &, Museum Way, San Francisco, CA 94114
Bustling, hilly park featuring hiking trails & sweeping, scenic city vistas.
Walk (under walking limit) · 23 min · 1.8 km
16:04 - 17:1975 minLandmark
Twin Peaks
501 Twin Peaks Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94114
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails.
09:00 - 11:00120 minAttraction
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Walk (under walking limit) · 10 min · 740 m
11:10 - 12:2070 minMuseum
Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Over 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.
Walk (under walking limit) · 22 min · 1.7 km
12:42 - 13:5775 minAttraction
The Painted Ladies
San Francisco, CA 94117
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards.
Walk (under walking limit) · 20 min · 1.6 km
14:17 - 15:0750 minMuseum
Randall Museum
199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA 94114
Museum with wild-animal exhibits & hands-on experiences for exploring science & the arts.
Walk (under walking limit) · 20 min · 1.5 km
15:27 - 15:5225 minNature
Alamo Square Park
Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Green space with a playground, tennis court & views of the city's iconic painted Victorian houses.
Drive (over walking limit) · 13 min · 3.8 km
16:05 - 17:0560 minMuseum
Children's Creativity Museum
221 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
A place for kids to explore arts & technology by making music videos, animating short films & more.
09:00 - 10:40100 minLandmark
Coit Tower
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots.
Walk (under walking limit) · 3 min · 240 m
10:43 - 11:5370 minAttraction
Filbert Steps
202 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Steep wooden staircase amid leafy gardens with wild parrots & views of the San Francisco Bay.
Walk (under walking limit) · 8 min · 590 m
12:01 - 13:3190 minMuseum
Exploratorium
Pier 15 Embarcadero at, Green St, San Francisco, CA 94111
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles.
Drive (over walking limit) · 11 min · 3.1 km
13:42 - 14:3755 minMuseum
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
San Francisco, CA 94109
Expansive complex featuring a museum, interactive displays & ships telling the story of sea travel.
Walk (under walking limit) · 18 min · 1.4 km
14:55 - 15:3035 minShopping
PIER 39
The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment.
Drive (over walking limit) · 11 min · 3.0 km
15:41 - 16:3150 minAttraction
Alcatraz Island
San Francisco, CA 94133
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with an audio tour, accessible by ferry.