8 days in San Francisco & Portland 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: make a trip to Golden Gate Bridge, stroll around Golden Gate Park, head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, and catch a live event at Oracle Park.

For photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the San Francisco online sightseeing planner.

Greenville to San Francisco is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Greenville to San Francisco. Traveling from Greenville in June, expect San Francisco to be little chillier, temps between 71°F and 55°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can travel to Portland.

A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): admire the natural beauty at International Rose Test Garden, take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, and then stop by Powell's City of Books. On the 5th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get to know the resident critters at Oregon Zoo, then admire the landmark architecture of Pittock Mansion, then get to know the fascinating history of Eastbank Esplanade, and finally walk around Laurelhurst Park.

To see traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Portland trip itinerary maker site.

Getting from San Francisco to Portland by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Francisco in July, you will find days in Portland are a bit warmer (83°F), and nights are about the same (59°F). You will have some time to spend on the 6th (Thu) before leaving for home.