From the sophistication of San Francisco, CA and high tech advances of San Jose to ancient sequoia forests and the untamed wilderness of its many parks, Northern California is land of contrasts, breathtakingly beautiful, cherished and protected, visited by millions, and painted, described, and loved by artists for centuries.
01:00 am
Arrive
Flight Arrives in San Francisco
02:00 am
Check-in
at Staypineapple
02:30 am
Sleep
07:00 am
Breakfast
at Hotel
08:00 am
San Francisco
Escape to a unique urban oasis of extraordinary beauty at San Francisco Botanical Garden, showcasing 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world.
Location:
Golden Gate Park 1199 9th Ave San Francisco, CA, 94122
09:00 am
San Francisco
The oldest public Japanese garden in the United States located inside Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California.
Location:
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive San Francisco, CA 94118
10:00 am
San Francisco
Rising more than 900 feet (274 meters) above San Francisco, Twin Peaks provides a panoramic view of the city and beyond. On clear days, from these two hills you can see for miles, taking in the Golden Gate Bridge, the Presidio, Alcatraz Island, downtown San Francisco, and Berkeley, Oakland, and Sausalito across San Francisco Bay.
Location:
501 Twin Peaks Blvd, San Francisco, CA
12:00 pm
Lunch
Explore local eateries
13:30 pm
San Francisco
One of the most photographed locations in San Francisco, Alamo Square’s famous “postcard row” at Hayes and Steiner Streets is indeed a visual treat. A tight, escalating formation of Victorian houses is back-dropped by downtown skyscrapers, providing a stunning contrast.
Location:
One Front Street Suite 2900 San Francisco, CA 94111
15:00 pm
San Francisco
Take in an aerial view of San Francisco and the Bay Area with the Bell Jet helicopter. Choose between 3 departure times and pickups at Union Square, Nob Hill, or Fisherman’s Wharf. Relax on the ride to the launch pad. After a safety briefing, climb aboard and see a vista of the world-famous city.
Location:
Union Square / Nob Hill / Fisherman’s Wharf
18:30 pm
Dinner
at Akiko’s Restaurant
08:00 am
Breakfast
at Hotel
10:00 am
San Francisco
A monumental structure originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in order to exhibit works of art. Completely rebuilt from 1964 to 1974, it is the only structure from the Exposition that survives on site.
Location:
3601 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123, United States
10:40 am
San Francisco
A public recreation area on the northern shore of the San Francisco Peninsula in California, United States, located just east of the Golden Gate Bridge. It includes restored tidal marsh and beaches.
Location:
1199 E Beach, San Francisco, CA 94129, United States
11:00 am
San Francisco
A wave-activated acoustic sculpture located on a jetty in the San Francisco Bay. The concept was developed by Peter Richards and was installed in collaboration with sculptor and master stone mason George Gonzalez.
Location:
83 Marina Green Dr, San Francisco, CA 94123, United States
12:00 am
Lunch
at Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria
13:00 pm
San Francisco
Explore one of California’s most iconic settings from the beauty of San Francisco Bay. This narrated Golden Gate Bay cruise journeys alongside Alcatraz and Angel Island State Park, past the shores of Sausalito and beneath the Golden Gate Bridge. You can choose to view the sights from inside your boat or out on deck.
Location:
Pier 43, 5, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA