In this travel guide, we’re sharing our top 10 must-visit attractions and experiences in San Francisco if you only have a couple of days.
From iconic landmarks, hidden gems and places to eat, we’ve crafted the perfect 2-day itinerary that’ll help you experience the best of SF like a pro and travel with purpose. Also stay tuned until the end where we dive in to how to stay safe with our safety tips for visiting San Francisco.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Alcatraz
04:09 Fishermans Wharf
06:28 Lombard Street
07:10 Coit Tower
07:52 North Beach
08:56 Chinatown
09:31 Palace of Fine Arts
09:59 Golden Gate Bridge
11:09 Presidio
12:14 Cable Cars
13:36 Safety in San Francisco
14:32 Stay tuned
Whether you’re a first-timer or just looking to make the most of your weekend getaway, this expert itinerary will guide you through a memorable San Francisco adventure.
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In this video, we share our top 10 favourite places to visit in San Francisco. If you’re looking for things to do in San Francisco and only have two days, then this video is for you.
Do you have a suggestion for which activities on day 1 and what to do on day 2?
San Francisco is "night of the living dead" on steroids. Nothing to discover here but pain.
SF’s Sanctuary City policy (criminals are safer) = More break ins. Thus, the warning signs.
I’m born and raised in SF and I have never been to Alcatraz
Thanks for sharing, just returned from SF two weeks ago , I recommend to add to the list a nice hiking place for exploring beautiful views, the name is Lands End. Just put in Google Maps or Waze !
Your top ten ain’t my top ten. The city has turned into a boil on the butt of California. Second to NYC.
Hi guys and thanks for the video. My partner and I are going to SF in October! We’re flying in from Miami and we’re staying four days before jumping on a 16 day Princess cruise to Hawaii!! It’s a dream vacation. I haven’t been to SF since 1985 so it’s been 40 years!!! I was only 10 years old back then but it left quite an impression on me. Unfortunately I haven’t gotten around to revisiting so I’m way overdue! We have a few tours booked which include the bridge, China Town, a trolley ride and yes Alcatraz!!! That’s going to be amazing so thank you for the sneak peak. We’re also staying a few minutes walk from Fishermans Wharf, Pier 39 and most of the attractions on your video. When we get back from the cruise we’re staying a couple of days longer and doing a wine country tour to complete the perfect trip. Hopefully next time you guys visit you can stay a little longer and really enjoy the city with more time. I’m also excited about the restaurants. SF is known for their great restaurants so I’m wondering if maybe you guys can suggest a place? The soups look amazing but did you go anywhere worth mentioning for dinner? I would really appreciate the tip. Thanks again for the video and look forward to seeing more.
You missed twin peaks that's a good one. Nice video. On my week here I also witnessed a police pursuit, dude crashed into other cars and started running and lots of cops went after him.
I drove all the time but didn't park at the parking lots in front of the attractions, I parked around the block or sometimes 2 or 3 blocks away were the locals park, most of the time it was free and nothing happened to the car. Parking can be expensive as well as Uber. I would also recommend if you have an extra day drive down to Carmel-by-the-sea and Monterey, also drive down PCH a good 2 hours and you will see majestic views
Great guide to San Francisco. Love how you covered both the must-see landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, and also added practical safety tips. Perfect for anyone planning a short trip to the city.
Going in October. This was very helpful!!
Thank you so much for all the information! My family is coming over from Mexico city and I’m going to follow your recommendations to give them a fantastic trip to San Francisco! Yaaay
Really nice unpretentious video. Looking forward to visit SF next year. Thanks.
What’s your favourite thing to do in San Francisco? 👇
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Amazing to see the legendary City Lights bookshop in this video! Well done!!!!!!
I just started posting videos and editing is so arduous! cannot wait to get on this level.great job 🙂
Very informative! Love the vlog! Also I couldn't believe there are lots of sea lions back at the wharf!! I thought there weren't a lot of them anymore! This was a few weeks ago, yeah??
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Alcatraz Local Tip: Alcatraz sells out!!! Book your Alcatraz tix when you book your flight, or at least two or three months out, especially if you’re coming between late May and early September.
And, again, be sure you’re booking through the sole company that will actually to the island.
Coit Towers view from the top is not as good as you’d think; the windows are very small. The view from the bottom used to be great but the hedge has overgrown and blocks the best views. Still, there are so many places to get a view, and one of the best is the view from what was once the City’s first reservoir, up Hyde street, just below Lombard’s curve, between Hyde and Larkin, a short walk West from Telegraph Hill
Thank you very much for the video, I learned something new. It was useful. Good luck to you.
Great video boys! I loved the clang clang clang of the trolleys. For some reason Castro was my favourite area 😉 XX
Nice video! 🙂
Oh yes 🤩 Alcatraz is really a great experience! It‘s been a while since we‘ve been, but we have it in good memory 😎 thanks for sharing 💫
Hurrah. Such a brilliant video!! I've yet to go but can't wait and see Alcatraz. So glad you chucked in a Vertigo reference too, iconic.