6 days in San Francisco & Santa Barbara Itinerary

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

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, walk around Crissy Field, sample the tasty concoctions at Anchor Brewing Company, and take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the San Francisco visit planner.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to San Francisco. In November, plan for daily highs up to 64°F, and evening lows to 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Santa Barbara.

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a solid vacation destination with its wide beaches, renowned wineries, and some of California's finest shopping and dining options.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Old Mission Santa Barbara and then indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink. On the 27th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a stroll through State Street Underpass, then admire the masterpieces at Santa Barbara Museum of Art, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Santa Barbara Zoo, and finally don't miss a visit to Chaucer's Bookstore.

To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Santa Barbara online attractions planner.

Getting from San Francisco to Santa Barbara by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. While traveling from San Francisco, expect somewhat warmer days and slightly colder nights in Santa Barbara, ranging from highs of 72°F to lows of 46°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.