San Francisco is your final stop on your mini tour of America’s west coast. I’d recommend three days here but you can stay as long as you like! The thirteenth largest city in the US is best known for Golden Gate Bridge, electric architecture and steep rolling hills.

You’re probably wiped out from the journey leading to this point, so there’s no harm in just spending a few slow days here before flying home. After all, San Francisco is a city you can come back to time and time again without getting bored.

It’s around an 8-hour drive from San Diego, but in reality, it depends on where you choose to stay along the coast.

Drop your car off as soon as you arrive in San Francisco to save some money. It’s easy to get around, so a car isn’t needed.

There are plenty of free things to do in this pretty city! Visit Pier 39 to spot seals, take a free guided tour of the city, or check out the Painted Ladies of San Francisco without spending a penny. Perfect for when purse strings might be tight at the end of your trip!