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Best day trips in San Francisco

10 places from 6 San Francisco travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

10 places

  1. Napa Valley

    Day trip ยท Napa County

    Famous wine region about an hour from the city with hundreds of wineries and beautiful views.

  2. Muir Woods National Monument

    Day trip ยท Marin County

    A redwood forest about 35 minutes from downtown San Francisco, with impressive trees and walking paths.

  3. Sonoma County

    Day trip ยท Sonoma County

    A wine region next to Napa with a more casual feel, beautiful scenery and great restaurants.

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7 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Beringer Vineyards

    Day trip ยท St. Helena, Napa Valley

    Well-known Napa Valley winery offering tastings.

  2. Monterey

    Day trip ยท Monterey County

    Coastal town south of San Francisco, home to a world-famous aquarium.

  3. Santa Cruz

    Day trip ยท Santa Cruz County

    Classic California beach town between San Francisco and Monterey.

  4. Sausalito

    Day trip ยท Marin County

    Cute waterfront town across the Golden Gate, easy to reach by bike with a ferry ride back.

  5. Yosemite National Park

    Day trip ยท Sierra Nevada

    A celebrated national park in the Sierra Nevada, about four hours east of San Francisco.

  6. Pacifica

    Day trip ยท San Mateo County

    A coastal town just south of San Francisco, known for surfing.

  7. Lake Tahoe

    Day trip ยท Sierra Nevada

    A large alpine lake that is home to most of Northern California's ski resorts.