Golden Gate Bridge during daytime
San Francisco, United States · 4 days itinerary

San Francisco & the Coast

Photo by Maarten van den Heuvel on Unsplash

The trip covers four days along San Francisco's coast and in Golden Gate Park. Day one focuses on the Presidio and the Golden Gate Bridge. Day two covers Lands End and Ocean Beach, day three centers on the park's gardens and bison paddock, and day four returns to Lands End and Stow Lake.

4 daysCoastGolden Gate ParkWalksBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Golden Gate and Presidio

  1. 9:00Crissy FieldSight
  2. 10:45Golden Gate BridgeSight
  3. 12:15Presidio Tunnel TopsSight
Day 2

Lands End and Ocean Beach

  1. 9:00Lands End LabyrinthSight
  2. 10:00Sutro BathsSight
  3. 11:15Ocean BeachSight
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Day 3

Golden Gate Park

  1. 9:00Japanese Tea GardenSight
  2. 10:15Stow LakeSight
  3. 11:45Bison PaddockSight
Day 4

Lands End and Stow Lake

  1. 9:00Lands End Coastal TrailLands EndSight
  2. 10:45Sutro BathsSight
  3. 14:00Stow LakeSight
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San Francisco questions

Do I need reservations for the Japanese Tea Garden?

No advance reservations are required. Purchase tickets at the gate or online and arrive before 10 a.m. to shorten wait times.

How much does Stow Lake boat rental cost?

Rowboats start at 20 dollars per hour. Pay at the boathouse and reserve ahead only on weekends or holidays.

What is the fastest way to reach Lands End from downtown?

Take Muni bus 38 to 48th Avenue then transfer to the 18. The trip takes about 45 minutes and runs every 15 minutes.

Is parking available at Crissy Field and the Golden Gate Bridge?

Yes, free lots fill by 9 a.m. on weekends. Arrive early or use the Presidio shuttle from downtown to avoid circling.

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