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

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Lombard Street. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace, then step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, and then visit Fisherman's Wharf.

For traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the San Francisco trip itinerary builder tool.

Washington to San Francisco is an approximately 42-hour car ride. Traveling from Washington to San Francisco, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington in May, you will find days in San Francisco are a bit cooler (69°F), and nights are about the same (53°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Tue): get great views at Half Dome.

To find other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, use the Yosemite National Park trip builder.

The Route module can help you plan travel from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from San Francisco in May, expect little chillier with lows of 34°F in Yosemite National Park. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can travel to Napa.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Wed): learn about winemaking at Domaine Carneros, learn about winemaking at V. Sattui Winery, and then soar above the sights with a balloon tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Thu): indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area.

To see other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Napa holiday maker.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Napa. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Yosemite National Park in May, with highs in Napa at 74°F and lows at 48°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can go by car back home.