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15 Best San Francisco Day Trips

The ones worth setting an alarm for.

The 15 most-booked san francisco day trips, all done in a single day and back by evening. Each one comes with the pickup point, how long you are away, what it costs and the company that runs it.

15 Best San Francisco Day Trips

Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco - Getting from San Francisco: coach comfort and the best Bay photo stops
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Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco

1.Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco

Napa and Sonoma in one day with Golden Gate photo stops, 3 winery tastings, and free Sonoma Plaza time, plus optional pairings.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“We had an excellent experience with Don, our guide for the day. As wine enthusiasts, we wanted to have a quick taste of wine country during a short trip to San Francisco and this package was perfect for just that. We visited three wineries that were well equipped for our group and had the timing…”

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Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco - From San Francisco to Yosemite: How the Long Drive Stays Interesting
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Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

2.Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

Small-group Yosemite day trip from San Francisco: sequoias, Tunnel View, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, plus major photo stops in a 15-person minibus.

★ 5.0

“Yosemite is, of course, an amazing place in our world. Having an expert and generous guide like Derek made the experience particularly wonderful. He played films about famous rock climbers to orient us to the meaning of famous cliffs like El Capitaine, enhancing my experience once we stood in front of its majestic face. He…”

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Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco - Tunnel View and Bridalveil Fall: The First Big Yosemite Punch
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Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco

3.Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco

Yosemite from San Francisco in one day: early park entry, Tunnel View, big valley stops, and a Tuolumne sequoia hike when conditions allow.

★ 4.5

“We were staying at fisherman’s wharf so the journey to Yosemite was a long way. We got the coach at 05:20 and didn’t get back until 21:30. However all that time travelling, we only spent 3 hours in total in Yosemite. The driver, rob, was really good though Only scored 3 stars as it was…”

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Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF - Davenport break: coffee, snacks, and restrooms when you need them
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Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF

Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip - Entering the Redwood World at Muir Woods: What 90 Minutes Gets You
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Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

7.Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

Alcatraz ferry plus Cellhouse audio, 90 minutes in Muir Woods, and free time in Sausalito in one long day from $159.

★ 4.0

“The smell of the forest first thing off the bus was incredible. My lunch in Suasalito was "chef's kiss". Our bus driver was so nice, knowledgeable and accommodating. Alcatraz was so interesting. Plus I really enjoyed the relaxing ferry ride.”

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Yosemite National Park: Full Day Tour from San Francisco - Oakdale Supply Stop: Small Stop, Big Help
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Yosemite National Park: Full Day Tour from San Francisco

8.Yosemite National Park: Full Day Tour from San Francisco

Full-day Yosemite from San Francisco: guided valley bus tour, iconic stops like Tunnel View and Bridalveil Falls, then 3 hours to roam.

★ 4.0

“The bus drive is a longer duration than actual time spent in the park. Itinerary scheduled “stops” were basically a drive by. Our bus had multiple issues; first a “mechanical issue” when entering the park causing a delay. The second was a flat tire which the driver was ill prepared for; it took over two…”

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From San Francisco: Day Trip to Yosemite National Park - Central Valley on the way out: fruit stop energy and real agriculture
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From San Francisco: Day Trip to Yosemite National Park

Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco - Yosemite Valley Highlights: The Guided Van Route That Hits the Big Icons
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Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco

10.Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco

Yosemite day trip from San Francisco by biodiesel van. See Half Dome, El Capitan, Tunnel View, plus 3 hours in the Valley.

★ 4.5

“Yesterday's trip was smooth and awesome. I would like to thank Lawton, our tour guide for the incredible job. He has good communication skills and knows everything you need to know about history, trivia and etc.Had a safe and fun tour yesterday . Worth the price”

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Yosemite National Park 2-Day Tour from San Francisco with Lodging - Biofueled mini-coach and guides: why the drive feels less random
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Yosemite National Park 2-Day Tour from San Francisco with Lodging

San Francisco: Day Trip to Yosemite with Giant Sequoias Hike - Ride Up in a Clean-Energy Biofuel Vehicle: The Road to the Sierras
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San Francisco: Day Trip to Yosemite with Giant Sequoias Hike

San Francisco Super Saver: Grand City Tour plus Muir Woods & Sausalito Day Trip - The San Francisco city loop: from Union Square to the waterfront views
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San Francisco Super Saver: Grand City Tour plus Muir Woods & Sausalito Day Trip

Small Group Redwoods, California Coast & Sausalito Day Trip from San Francisco - Golden Gate Bridge photos and Sausalito on the bay
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Small Group Redwoods, California Coast & Sausalito Day Trip from San Francisco

14.Small Group Redwoods, California Coast & Sausalito Day Trip from San Francisco

Small-group North Bay day trip from San Francisco with Golden Gate photos, Sausalito waterfront time, Armstrong redwoods, and coastal film sites.

★ 5.0

“Booked trip for my parents and they loved it! Even though redwoods was closed bc of a storm the prior day, they enjoyed the rest”

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San Francisco: Yosemite Park 2-Day Trip with Accommodation - Price and Logistics: What You’re Actually Buying
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San Francisco: Yosemite Park 2-Day Trip with Accommodation

15.San Francisco: Yosemite Park 2-Day Trip with Accommodation

Small-group Yosemite in 2 days from San Francisco with biodiesel transport, guided Valley sights, Glacier Point and sequoias, and overnight lodge.

★ 4.8

“Our guide, Jay, was always on top things. Very flexible when circumstances changed. We felt confidence he' get us to see all the sights and gave us plenty of time to explore.”

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