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San Francisco, California, United States

2 days in San Francisco

Golden Gate views, hills, and Pacific coast culture. Here's how to spend 2 days in San Francisco: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 2 days San Francisco trip is May, July and August. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
2 days
Best time
May, July, August
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Fillmore West~$5
The Fillmore West was a historic live rock and roll music venue in San Francisco, California, US, which became famous under the direction of concert promoter Bill Graham from 1968
12:30
International High School of San Francisco
International High School of San Francisco, is a private co-educational high school in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, California, United States, and part of The International School
16:00
NEMA (San Francisco)~$10
NEMA, also known as Tenth and Market, is a 754-unit luxury residential apartment complex in the Mid-Market neighborhood of San Francisco, California, United States, across the stre
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Day 2

09:00
New Conservatory Theatre Center~$5
The New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC) is a not-for-profit theatre company located in the Civic Center neighborhood at 25 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California. NCTC showc
12:30
SFJAZZ Center
The SFJAZZ Center, also known as the SF Jazz Center, is an all-ages music venue in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, California, that opened in January 2013. It is re
16:00
Caldron (sex club)~$10
The Caldron was a sex club for gay men located at 953 Natoma Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood. It opened in 1980 and closed in 1984. It was called "the epitom

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What 2 days in San Francisco costs

What this trip costs

$752
Flights$45060%
Stay$689%
Activities$547%
Food$9012%
Local transport$365%
Shopping$243%
Buffer$304%
$376/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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2 days in San Francisco: FAQ

Is 2 days enough for San Francisco?+

2 days is enough to cover the main highlights of San Francisco without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in San Francisco?+

Start with Fillmore West, International High School of San Francisco and NEMA (San Francisco). The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 2 days in San Francisco cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $300 per person for 2 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit San Francisco?+

The best months to visit San Francisco are May, July, August and September, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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