San Francisco
About 1 hr 30 min by car from Sacramento
Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars and great food neighborhoods.
Why locals go
The big-city weekend down I-80, or by Capitol Corridor train.
Visiting Sacramento?
At 1 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Sacramento for your flight home.
What to book
- Golden Gate Bridge walk or bike
- Alcatraz tour
- Ferry Building food
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Sunset at Lands End
- Dinner in North Beach
With friends
- Giants or Warriors game
- Mission District bars
When to go
Year-round.