5 days in San Francisco & Napa Valley Itinerary

On the 29th (Sat), snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, then take a tour of SS Jeremiah O'Brien, then catch a live performance at Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, and finally take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the pleasant sights at Lombard Street, walk around Golden Gate Park, and then take some stellar pictures from Twin Peaks.

For where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the San Francisco driving holiday planner.

Washington to San Francisco is an approximately 42-hour car ride. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Traveling from Washington in April, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 51°F in San Francisco. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Napa.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): savor the flavors at Food & Drink. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue): tour the pleasant surroundings at Sonoma Plaza, learn about winemaking at Artesa Vineyards & Winery, then admire the masterpieces at Hess Persson Estates, and finally look for gifts at Oxbow Public Market.

To see reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Napa online itinerary planner.

You can drive from San Francisco to Napa in an hour. Other options are to do a combination of subway and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from San Francisco in April, expect slightly colder with lows of 44°F in Napa. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to drive back home.