8 days in San Francisco & Yosemite National Park Itinerary

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at San Gregorio State Beach and Fitzgerald J V Marine Reserve. Get outdoors at Alcatraz Island and Balloon Rides. Get out of town with these interesting San Francisco side-trips: Mumm Napa (in Rutherford) and Castello di Amorosa (in Calistoga). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Golden Gate Bridge, sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, admire the majestic nature at Marin Headlands, and examine the collection at Musee Mecanique.

For other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read San Francisco day trip website.

London, UK to San Francisco is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -8 hour difference. In June, daytime highs in San Francisco are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.

Step out of the city life by going to Glacier Point and Vernal Fall. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Yosemite, Tunnel View and Bridalveil Fall. There's still lots to do: admire the sheer force of Yosemite Falls, take some stellar pictures from Valley View, don't miss a visit to Washburn Point, and explore the striking landscape at North Dome.

For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read Yosemite National Park day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in June: highs in Yosemite National Park hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.