8 days in San Francisco, Yosemite National Park & Napa Valley Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): make a trip to Lombard Street. Here are some ideas for day two: browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace, then step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, and then stop by Fisherman's Wharf.

To find reviews, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our San Francisco road trip 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, San Francisco is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): don't miss a visit to Half Dome.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Yosemite National Park attractions site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. While traveling from San Francisco, expect little chillier days and colder nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 17°C to lows of -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to travel to Napa.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Mon): do a tasting at Domaine Carneros, do a tasting at V. Sattui Winery, and then enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour. On your second day here, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink.

To find ratings, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Napa trip maker tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Napa. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in April, expect Napa to be somewhat warmer, temps between 24°C and 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive back home.