The Bay Area combines a compact, hilly city with genuinely world-class day trips within an hour or two. SAN FRANCISCO Read the full San Francisco destination guide for an overview, the history guide for the full backstory, the what-to-wear guide for practical packing advice, the itinerary for a day-by-day plan, and the best-time-to-visit guide for seasonal timing and festivals. Additional destinations in this region will be added to this guide as they are built out.