San Francisco, CA

Weekend Itinerary:

The rough cost for this weekend trip to San Francisco including transportation, accommodations, and food/activities is about $700 to $1200 (assuming single traveler and what you end up eating/drinking - no judgement here). Keep in mind that these estimates are rough and can change depending on various factors such as booking well in advance, taking advantage of discounts, promotions, or reward points, and personal preferences.

Day 1: Friday

1. Depart Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) on Delta Airlines (approx: 1 hour and 30 minutes)

   • Flight cost: $100 to $300 per person roundtrip on Delta

   • Cheapest option: Search for flights on Google Flights

2. Arrive in San Francisco (SFO) and pick up rental car

   • Car rental cost: $100 to $200 for a 3-day rental on Avis

   • Cheapest option: Turo or Kayak

3. Check-in at hotel

   • Accommodation cost: $150 to $400 per night at Marriott

   • Cheapest option: Airbnb or Booking.com

4. Dinner at House of Prime Rib (reservation recommended) (approx: 25-35 min by car)

   • Cost: $$ ($31 to $60 per person) - Expect to spend around $50 to $60 per person for a meal, including a prime rib entree, sides, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Day 2: Saturday

1. Breakfast at Tartine Bakery (approx: 10-20 min by car)

   • Cost: $ (Under $10 per person) - Expect to spend around $5 to $10 per person for pastries, bread, and coffee.

2. Visit the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) (approx: 15-20 min by car)

   • Purchase tickets in advance

3. Lunch at Ferry Building Marketplace - Explore the various food vendors (approx: 5-10 min by car)

   • Cost: $ to $$ (Varies by vendor, $10 to $30 per person) - Expect to spend around $10 to $30 per person, depending on the choice of food vendors and dishes.

4. Explore the Mission District - Visit murals, art galleries, and vintage shops (approx: 5-10 min by car)

5. Dinner at State Bird Provisions (approx: 15-20 min by car)

   • Cost: $$$ ($61 to $100 per person) - Reservation recommended - Expect to spend around $60 to $100 per person for a meal, depending on the number of dishes ordered, as this restaurant offers a small plates menu.

6. Evening: Catch a live music show or theater performance at one of San Francisco's many venues (approx: 10-20 min by car)

Day 3: Sunday

1. Brunch at Zazie (approx: 10-20 min by car)

   • Cost: $$ ($11 to $30 per person) - Expect to spend around $15 to $30 per person for a brunch meal, including an entree, side, and non-alcoholic beverages.

2. Visit the de Young Museum and California Academy of Sciences at Golden Gate Park (approx: 20-25 min by car)

3. Late lunch/early dinner at Nopalito (approx: 15-20 min by car)

   • Cost: $$ ($11 to $30 per person) - Expect to spend around $15 to $30 per person for a meal, including a main dish, side, and non-alcoholic beverages.

4. Drive to SFO, return Avis rental car (approx: 25-35 min by car)

5. Depart SFO to Los Angeles (LAX) on Delta Airlines

Rewards Points:

• Delta Airlines: Check SkyMiles for the number of miles needed for your flights.

• Marriott Hotels: Use Bonvoy Points to book your hotel stay or redeem points for other rewards.