7 days in San Francisco & Seattle Itinerary

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Visit Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge for their historical value. Get some cultural insight at Fisherman's Wharf and Wine Tours & Tastings. Explore San Francisco's surroundings by going to Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards (in St. Helena), Clos Pegase Winery (in Calistoga) and B Cellars Vineyards and Winery (in Oakville). Next up on the itinerary: indulge your thirst for a good beer at Anchor Brewing Company, don't miss a visit to Ferry Building Marketplace, see the interesting displays at San Francisco Maritime Museum/Aquatic Park Bathhouse Building, and contemplate the long history of SS Jeremiah O'Brien.

To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the San Francisco road trip app.

Washington DC to San Francisco is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of subway and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Washington DC to San Francisco. Traveling from Washington DC in November, San Francisco is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 51°F. On the 1st (Tue), you'll travel to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

On the 1st (Tue), wander the streets of Bellevue Square. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed): see Seattle Art Museum, then stop by Elliott Bay Book Company, then explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally take a stroll through Pike Place Market.

For where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Seattle holiday maker app.

Fly from San Francisco to Seattle in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Francisco in December, expect Seattle to be little chillier, temps between 47°F and 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.