One of California's most popular cities is also one of its least expensive
places for a weekend getaway if you know how to do it. With our suggestions, you
can have a great time and you won't be sleeping in a shoe box or eating at
MacDonald's to do it.
Ready to Go? Use our San Francisco Weekend Getaway Planner and you'll be ready in no time.
San Francisco is Popular For: Family outings, romantic getaways, driving tours, wine and cuisine and the arts
How Far? Check the map at the beginning of this gallery to see which getaways are closest to your starting point. Most weekend-trippers limit their adventures to about three hours' travel time and most drive there. If you're going by car, San Francisco is Within 200 Miles of Fresno, Reno/Tahoe, Sacramento, San Francisco and San Jose.
If you don't mind flying, you can expand your range by heading for SFO. Compare airfare prices at Kayak.com or check for last-minute specials at lastminute.com