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Day one is our one-day route, unchanged. Day two moves west to Golden Gate Park and the ocean, so the two days do not overlap.
A 1-day Muni visitor passport is $15 and a single cable car ride is $9, per SFMTA (the figures on our one-day page, read October 27, 2026).
Stops link to our place pages. Fares as read on October 27, 2026; everything else is on the linked pages with its own check date.
Day One: Waterfront and Hills
This is the full one-day route: the Ferry Building, the cable car, Fisherman’s Wharf, Lombard Street, Coit Tower and the bridge.
- MorningFerry Building MarketplaceStart at the water.
- Late morningCable Car MuseumSee how the cable system works, then ride.
- MiddayMusée Mécanique and Aquarium of the BayFisherman’s Wharf.
- AfternoonLombard Street (Crooked Block) and Coit TowerStairs beside the zigzag block; murals at the tower base.
- Late afternoonPalace of Fine ArtsOn the way toward the bridge.
Day Two: Golden Gate Park and the Coast
- MorningJapanese Tea GardenGolden Gate Park.
- Late morningde Young Museum or California Academy of SciencesPick one; both sit on the same park plaza.
- AfternoonLegion of HonorArt museum on the cliffs above the ocean.
- Late afternoonOcean BeachEnd at the Pacific.
Route Map
More Plans
One Day in San FranciscoThe first-timer route.Three Days in San FranciscoAdds Mission and Hayes Valley.Four Days in San FranciscoAdds the Presidio and a day-trip choice.
What We Could Not Confirm
- Walking and riding times between stops: we did not confirm them from an official source, so none are listed. The map draws straight lines between pins; they are not walking routes. Use SFMTA or a map app for live directions.
- Hours and prices: each stop’s own page on this site links to the operator and shows the date we checked. Confirm before you go.
- Which museum you can fit on day two: that depends on the day. Check each museum’s page for free days and hours.
Need food on the way? See where to eat and getting around.