Plan Your Tripto San Francisco
From travel information about weather, safety, and navigating public transportation to deals and offers on attractions and hotels, this is the perfect place to start planning your trip to San Francisco.
While planning your trip to San Francisco, remember that we never think three days are enough, and we know we are biased. You will also find tools to book attraction tickets, the best travel apps, maps and even aid in packing your bags. We start well before you hit our soil to welcome you to this amazing city. From all kinds of transportation suggestions, a night at the ballpark or ballet and the best places to eat in town, let our Plan Your Trip tools support an amazing experience.
San Francisco Attraction Passes
Spend less and experience more of what San Francisco offers by purchasing tickets to local attractions from CityPASS and more.
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What to Pack When You Visit
Our weather includes micro climates and Karl the Fog. Here's what to pack, so you don't have to buy a sweatshirt down at Fishermans Wharf.
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Transportation
San Francisco has a 100 walk score. If you don't like to walk, there are plenty of public transportation options and rideshares to get around.
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Ask for Help
San Francisco's Welcome Ambassadors are local experts who are here to make your visit easier. Keep an eye out for them in their signature orange jackets as you explore our most popular neighborhoods and attractions. They can help you with directions, restaurant recommendations, transit connections, and more!
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Essentials
Before you visit us in San Francisco, brush up on these practical travel essentials—from using our public transportation to street parking.
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