Day Trips
If you've seen what the city has to offer and want to explore even more, close by there are many different cities, towns, and interesting places that are worth visiting from San Francisco.
Day Trips
Muir Woods
Less than 8 miles away from San Francisco is a surprising National Park. Get away from the city and discover it!
Sausalito
Sausalito is a small, picturesque town located 4 miles north of San Francisco. Find out how to get there.
Other Places to Visit Close to San Francisco
Other interesting day trips starting in San Francisco include:
- Napa and Sonoma Valleys: A must for wine lovers! Each year millions of people visit the area due to its excellent wines, making it become an increasingly important tourist destination.
- Yosemite: although it's a fair drive from the city, the incredible scenery and mountains mean that it's definitely worthwhile making this trip.
- If you're interested in day trips from San Francisco and want to travel worry-free, you can book these and other tours and activities in our guide.
Something a bit farther?
If you have enough time and want to see something different, Los Angeles and Las Vegas are excellent options that are just an hour's flight away.