7 days in San Francisco & Mendocino County Itinerary

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

San Francisco is known for nature, parks, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, stroll around Golden Gate Park, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, and don't miss a visit to Lombard Street.

To see where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the San Francisco vacation planning app.

Los Angeles to San Francisco is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In June, San Francisco is little chillier than Los Angeles - with highs of 71°F and lows of 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Mendocino.

Mendocino is an unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California, United States. Step out of Mendocino with an excursion to Schooner Gulch State Beach in Point Arena--about 58 minutes away. There's lots more to do: take a memorable drive along Mendocino Coast, immerse yourself in nature at Russian Gulch State Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Glass Beach, and get answers to all your questions at Ford House Visitor Center & Museum.

For ratings, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Mendocino trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from San Francisco to Mendocino takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. Traveling from San Francisco in June, expect nights in Mendocino to be about the same, around 54°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 89°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can travel back home.