San Francisco Holidays 2024 & 2025 • Freedom Destinations
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San Francisco Holidays

San Francisco, the cultural and commercial hub of Northern California, is a city that captures the hearts of visitors from all over the world. With its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, bustling Fisherman’s Wharf, world-class museums, and diverse neighbourhoods,

San Francisco offers something for everyone. Visitors can take a cable car ride up the city’s steep hills to Union Square, explore the vibrant art scene, or indulge in the city’s culinary delights. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveller, holidays to San Francisco are sure to be an unforgettable experience.

With its mild climate, stunning scenery, and endless attractions, San Francisco is the perfect destination for those seeking an exciting and dynamic holiday. Choose from the options below to start planning your San Francisco Holiday.

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Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

San Francisco & National Parks

San Francisco | Yosemite | Las Vegas | Zion National Park | Grand Canyon | Lake Powell | Monument Valley | Canyonlands

Holiday Idea 16 days from £1539

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    Popular San Francisco Holiday Ideas

    Some favourite holiday ideas that can be personalised to suite your plans.

    Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

    San Francisco & National Parks

    San Francisco | Yosemite | Las Vegas | Zion National Park | Grand Canyon | Lake Powell | Monument Valley | Canyonlands

    Holiday Idea 16 days from £1539
    Hollywood Sign, Los Angeles

    L.A., San Francisco & Vegas

    San Francisco | Los Angeles | Las Vegas

    Holiday Idea 13 days from £1550
    Maui, Hawaii

    California & Hawaii

    Los Angeles | San Simeon | Monterey | San Francisco | Yosemite | Fresno | Las Vegas | Maui

    Holiday Idea 14 days from £2190
    New York City Skyline

    Best of America

    New York | Niagara Falls | Washington D.C. | San Francisco | Las Vegas | Albuquerque | Los Angeles | 7 National Parks

    Fly Drive 22 days from £2585
    Yosemite National Park, California

    San Francisco, Yosemite & Vegas

    San Francisco | Yosemite | Las Vegas

    Holiday Idea 12 days from £1249
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    Manhattan Bridge, New York City

    Cities of America

    Boston | New York | New Orleans | Los Angeles | San Francisco

    Holiday Idea 16 days from £2725
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    San Francisco Fly Drive Holidays

    Self drive holiday itineraries that feature San Francisco.

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    California Dreaming

    Los Angeles | Monterey | San Francisco | Yosemite | Sequoia | Death Valley | Las Vegas | San Diego | Santa Monica

    Fly Drive 14 days from £1965
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    Highlights of the West

    Los Angeles | San Francisco | Yosemite | Death Valley | Las Vegas | Bryce Canyon | Grand Canyon | Palm Springs

    Fly Drive 15 days from £1919
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    California Horizons

    Los Angeles | Santa Maria | Monterey | San Francisco | Yosemite National Park | Fresno | Las Vegas

    Self Drive 9 days from £1259
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    Pacific Northwest Explorer

    Seattle | Olympic National Park | Mt. Rainier | Portland | Oregon Dunes | Crater Lake | Napa Valley | San Francisco

    Fly Drive 13 days from £1605
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    Best of California’s Coast

    San Francisco | Monterey | Santa Barbara | Los Angeles

    Fly Drive 7 days from £1099
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    American National Parks

    Los Angeles | San Francisco | Yosemite | Las Vegas | Bryce Canyon | Yellowstone | Rockies | Mesa Verde | Grand Canyon

    Fly Drive 22 days from £2905

    San Francisco Motorhome Holidays

    Start or end your next motorhome adventure in San Francisco.

    Motorhome in Sequoia National Park

    Attractions of the West

    Los Angeles | San Francisco | Yosemite | Sequoia National Park | Las Vegas | Bryce Canyon | Grand Canyon | Kingman | Barstow

    Motorhome Holiday 19 days from £1429
    Gas station on Route 66

    Route 66 & California Coast

    Chicago | Tulsa | Albuquerque | Grand Canyon | Las Vegas | Los Angeles | Santa Margarita | Santa Cruz | San Francisco

    Motorhome Holiday 21 days from £1259

    San Francisco Motorcycle Holidays

    The California sun makes for perfect riding conditions.

    Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

    West Coast Ride

    Seattle | Ocean Shores | Newport | Crescent City | Fort Bragg | San Francisco | Monterey | Pismo Beach | Los Angeles

    Self Guided Motorcycle Tour 10 days from £1845
    Riding through the Colorado Desert

    America’s Wild West

    Los Angeles | Palm Springs | Grand Canyon | Zion National Park | Las Vegas | Yosemite | San Francisco | Monterey | Pismo

    Self Guided Motorcycle Tour 15 days from £2589
    Motorcycle tour, San Francisco

    California Coast & National Parks

    Las Vegas | Yosemite National Park | San Francisco | Monterey | Pismo | Los Angeles

    Guided Motorcycle Tour 10 days from £2879

    San Francisco Rail Holidays

    Let the train take the strain on your next San Francisco visit.

    Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park

    The Californian Rail Journey

    San Francisco | Yosemite National Park | Napa Valley | Los Angeles | San Diego

    Rail Holiday 9 days from £1925
    Rocky Mountain National Park

    America East to West

    New York | Chicago | Denver | Rocky Mountain National Park | San Francisco | Napa Valley

    Rail Holiday 12 days from £2585
    Waterfall, Yosemite National Park

    California Zephyr & National Parks

    Chicago | Salt Lake City | West Yellowstone | San Francisco | Yosemite National Park

    Rail Holiday 11 days from £2199
    Yellowstone & Yosemite
    Statue of Liberty, New York

    Great American Rail Adventure

    New York City | New Orleans | San Francisco | Denver | Chicago

    Rail Holiday 17 days from £3099
    Coast Starlight, America

    Coast Starlight

    Los Angeles | Sacramento | Portland | Seattle

    2 Day Rail Journey from £95

    Discover the West of America

    Seattle to San Diego, there’s so much to see in West USA.

    Free Planning Service

    Tell us where you want to go and what you would like to do and we will create your perfect holiday – at a price you can afford.

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    Holidays to San Francisco

    Welcome to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, San Francisco is a stunning landscape of hilly streets with beautiful Victorian architecture, diverse neighbourhoods and a vibrant historic waterfront.  This compact city is easy to navigate on foot or aboard its iconic cable cars.

    For the best shops, restaurants and entertainment head to Union Square, whilst lively Fisherman’s Wharf provides family-friendly dining along the water’s edge, with great views of the famous bridge.

    The California coast is a delight of small towns and seaside resorts and is a perfect self drive destination. Santa Cruz boasts 29 miles of white sand beaches and Monterey styles itself the Sardine Capital of America.

    Inland the scenery is a mix of vineyards, fruit groves and forests and the state is bordered on the east by the magnificent Sierra Nevada mountains and the beautiful Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks.

    Things to do in San Francisco & Northern California

    • Walk, drive or cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge
    • Cruise and visit the infamous Alcatraz Island
    • Shop and dine in bustling Union Square
    • View the Bay and bridge from Golden Gate Park
    • Visit the largest Chinatown in the USA
    • Take a selfie with a sea lion at Pier 39 Fisherman’s Wharf
    • Navigate the steep turns on Lombard Street
    • Head to the mountains of the Sierra Nevada
    • Dine out on California’s superb seafood and wine
    • Explore the seaside towns on a self drive to Los Angeles

    Getting There

    By Road – Los Angeles 380 miles; Las Vegas 570 miles; Portland 630 miles

    By Rail – From Los Angeles and Seattle and aboard the California Zephyr from Chicago

    By Air – Direct flights from the UK and most major cities

    Getting Around

    San Francisco may be one of America’s biggest tourist destinations but it’s surprisingly compact and easy to get around by public transport. Most of the popular attractions are within walking distance of the city centre but riding San Francisco’s famous cable cars is a must!

    Plan your holiday

    Holidays Designed For You

    Discover America your way. Combine a self drive with a city stay or an escorted tour with a cruise.

    Ask an Expert to create a holiday for you

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