7 days in San Francisco & Seattle Itinerary

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

Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge will appeal to history buffs. Get in touch with nature at Point Reyes Safaris and Sonoma Coast State Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from San Francisco: Wine Tours & Tastings (in Napa), Ladera Vineyards (in Calistoga) and St. Helena (Modus Operandi Cellars, VGS Chateau Potelle, &more). Next up on the itinerary: take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf and immerse yourself in nature at Armstrong Redwood State Reserve.

To find maps, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, go to the San Francisco trip planning app.

Washington to San Francisco is an approximately 12-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington to San Francisco is minus 3 hours. Traveling from Washington in April, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 51°F in San Francisco. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to fly 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 7th (Wed), explore the galleries of Seattle Art Museum, then wander the streets of Pike Place Market, then admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally stop by Elliott Bay Book Company.

To see reviews, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Seattle travel itinerary planner.

You can fly from San Francisco to Seattle in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from San Francisco in April, with highs in Seattle at 61°F and lows at 46°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to go by car back home.