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Guided tours, cruise sailings and hotels in San Francisco, United States.

Plan a trip to San Francisco

Nearest airport
Oakland (OAK), 11 mi
Time zone
Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 with daylight saving)
Cruise ports
San Francisco, California

Guided tours in San Francisco

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Costsaver

Best of the West

United States

4.4 (115 reviews)

From $2,588

per person

Next departure Apr 8, 2027

Trafalgar

Best of the Pacific Northwest

United States

4.4 (61 reviews)

From $3,465

per person

Next departure May 29, 2027

Cruises calling in San Francisco

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Holland America Line · Koningsdam · Mexico

7-Day Classic California Coast

Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 21, 2026 · 7 nights

Round trip from San Diego, California, US

Offers: Have It All - Our Premium Cruise Package, Save on Sunshine

Ports of call and details

From $699 per person, double occupancy$1,104

Inside, Save on Sunshine

Taxes and fees included

Inside
$699$1,104
Ocean View
$799$1,254
Verandah
$849$1,304
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Princess Cruises · Ruby Princess · Mexico

West Coast Getaway with San Diego

Nov 24, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights

Round trip from San Francisco, California

Offers: Last Minute Cruise Deals

Ports of call and details

From $1,289 per person, double occupancy

Interior, Last Minute Cruise Deals

Plus $260 taxes, fees and port expenses per person

Interior
$1,289
Balcony
$2,199
Oceanview
Mini-Suite
Suite
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Princess Cruises · Ruby Princess · Hawaii

Hawaiian Islands

Nov 29, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 · 16 nights

Round trip from San Francisco, California

Offers: Last Minute Cruise Deals

Ports of call and details

From $929 per person, double occupancy$1,924

Interior, Last Minute Cruise Deals

Plus $420 taxes, fees and port expenses per person

Interior
$929$1,924
Balcony
$1,637$4,412
Oceanview
Mini-Suite
Suite
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Princess Cruises · Ruby Princess · Hawaii

Hawaiian Islands Holiday

Dec 26, 2026 to Jan 11, 2027 · 16 nights

Round trip from San Francisco, California

Offers: Last Minute Cruise Deals

Ports of call and details

From $1,099 per person, double occupancy$2,734

Interior, Last Minute Cruise Deals

Plus $400 taxes, fees and port expenses per person

Interior
$1,099$2,734
Oceanview
$1,289$3,526
Balcony
$1,999$4,372
Mini-Suite
$4,649$7,918
Suite
$6,139$8,224
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Hotels in San Francisco

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Cheapest months for San Francisco

April 2027 is the lowest, from $2,588 per personBest of the West

  1. Nov 2026no current price
  2. Dec 2026no current price
  3. Jan 2027no current price
  4. Feb 2027no current price
  5. Mar 2027no current price
  6. Apr 2027$2,588
  7. May 2027$2,588
  8. Jun 2027$2,588
  9. Jul 2027$2,588
  10. Aug 2027$2,875
  11. Sep 2027$2,925
  12. Oct 2027$4,375

Lowest price of a tour leaving that month, per person, twin share.

April 2027 is the lowest, from $45 a nightRoyal Princess, 12 nights

  1. Nov 2026$58 a night
  2. Dec 2026$69 a night
  3. Jan 2027$52 a night
  4. Feb 2027$65 a night
  5. Mar 2027$68 a night
  6. Apr 2027$45 a night
  7. May 2027$51 a night
  8. Jun 2027$93 a night
  9. Jul 2027$84 a night
  10. Aug 2027$67 a night
  11. Sep 2027$47 a night
  12. Oct 2027$60 a night

Lowest fare of a sailing that month, per person, per night (voyages over 60 nights left out).

When to go to San Francisco

Warmest in September, with an average high of 75°F. Coolest in January, with an average low of 42°F. Most rain in December, about 3.9 inches.Averages around San Francisco

Average high and low

  1. Jan58°42° high 58, low 42 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Feb61°44° high 61, low 44 degrees Fahrenheit
  3. Mar64°47° high 64, low 47 degrees Fahrenheit
  4. Apr66°49° high 66, low 49 degrees Fahrenheit
  5. May68°52° high 68, low 52 degrees Fahrenheit
  6. Jun72°55° high 72, low 55 degrees Fahrenheit
  7. Jul72°56° high 72, low 56 degrees Fahrenheit
  8. Aug73°57° high 73, low 57 degrees Fahrenheit
  9. Sep75°56° high 75, low 56 degrees Fahrenheit
  10. Oct72°52° high 72, low 52 degrees Fahrenheit
  11. Nov64°46° high 64, low 46 degrees Fahrenheit
  12. Dec58°43° high 58, low 43 degrees Fahrenheit

Rain in the month

  1. Jan2.7in inches of rain
  2. Feb3.1in inches of rain
  3. Mar2.6in inches of rain
  4. Apr1.5in inches of rain
  5. May0.5in inches of rain
  6. Jun0.2in inches of rain
  7. Jul0.0in inches of rain
  8. Aug0.0in inches of rain
  9. Sep0.1in inches of rain
  10. Oct0.9in inches of rain
  11. Nov1.8in inches of rain
  12. Dec3.9in inches of rain

Climate: NOAA station records, Oakland International Airport, 1991-2020 averages

Things to do in San Francisco

Near our hotels

  • Chinatown near 6 hotels
  • Fisherman's Wharf near 6 hotels
  • Golden Gate Bridge near 4 hotels
  • Union Square near 4 hotels
  • Alcatraz Island near 3 hotels
  • Golden Gate Park near 3 hotels
  • Lombard Street near 3 hotels
  • North Beach near 3 hotels
  • Cable Cars near 2 hotels
  • Coit Tower near 2 hotels
  • Ghirardelli Square near 2 hotels
  • Yerba Buena Gardens near 2 hotels

Sample itineraries in San Francisco

3 days in San Francisco on a Trafalgar tour

Northern California with Yosemite National Park, 8 days

  1. Day 1 Hello San Francisco

    Stay: Beacon Grand · Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2 Dive Into Eclectic San Francisco

    San Francisco City Tour · Visit Sausalito · Ferry Across the San Francisco Bay

    Stay: Beacon Grand · Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 3 Journey To Wine Country

    Cross the Golden Gate Bridge · Visit Downtown Sonoma · Wine Country Tour

    Stay: Flamingo Resort & Spa · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

3 days in San Francisco on a Costsaver tour

Best of the West, 12 days

  1. Day 10 Modesto – San Francisco

    San Francisco City Tour

    Stay: Parc 55 San Francisco Hilton

  2. Day 11 San Francisco Free Time

    Stay: Parc 55 San Francisco Hilton · Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 12 Depart San Francisco

Questions about San Francisco

What is the cheapest month for a tour of San Francisco?

April 2027 has the lowest current price for a guided tour of San Francisco, from $2,588 per person, twin share.

What is the cheapest month for a cruise to San Francisco?

April 2027 has the lowest current fare among the cruises that visit San Francisco, from $45 per person per night.

How warm is San Francisco in July?

In July the average high around San Francisco is 72°F and the average low is 56°F, with about 0.0 inches of rain in the month.

How warm is San Francisco in January?

In January the average high around San Francisco is 58°F and the average low is 42°F, with about 2.7 inches of rain in the month.

Which month has the most rain in San Francisco?

December, with about 3.9 inches around San Francisco. The driest month is July, with about 0.0 inches.

What is the nearest airport to San Francisco?

Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) in Oakland, about 11 miles away in a straight line.

What time zone is San Francisco in?

At San Francisco the time is Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 with daylight saving).