San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 6
Alcatraz Island (53 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Fort Point National Historic Site (40 min)
Fort from the Civil War era located under the Golden Gate Bridge offering cannon drills & tours. California Academy of Sciences (50 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Muir Woods National Monument (22 min)
Scenic, forested park featuring giant redwood trees, long hiking trails, a visitor center & more. Golden Gate Bridge (35 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. The Palace Of Fine Arts (42 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Japanese Tea Garden (48 min)
Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. Baker Beach (45 min)
1-mi. beach area offering scenic cliffs, fishing spots, picnic tables & Golden Gate Bridge views. Mount Tamalpais State Park (7 min)
Redwood groves plus hiking & biking trails that lead to sweeping views from a 2,571-foot peak. Sutro Baths (50 min)
Now in ruins, this circa 1896, expansive public bathhouse once held seven saltwater swimming pools. Mount Tamalpais (45 min)
Scenic, well-networked mountain with stunning views & featuring over 100 miles of hiking & cycling. Golden Gate National Recreation Area (32 min)
Coastal urban park with historic sites & activities from bicycling to hiking to water sports. Crissy Field (42 min)
Grass field & sandy beach offering trails, a restored marsh & picturesque views of the Golden Gate. Golden Gate Park (43 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Marin Headlands (43 min)
A 5-mi. stretch of coastal basalt headland & habitat for bobcats, coyote, deer & abundant birdlife. | 
