Here is my 3 1/2 day itinerary for San Francisco. We visited everything both by car and by using public transportation
Map
Must visit spot!
Golden Gate Bridge
Will feel like you’re in a fairytale & it’s free!
Palace of Fine Arts
Free & incredibly pretty view
Sutro Baths
It’s about 45-50 minutes away from the airport, worth getting a rental and driving to Muir Woods. $15 park entrance per person & $10 parking, well worth it tho!
Muir Woods National Monument
Loved visiting this overlook, very windy tho. View is worth it!
Muir Beach
Free admission 9-10am Monday, Wednesday, Friday!
Japanese Tea Garden
Loved visiting this park, we mainly came to see the Conservatory of Flowers!
Golden Gate Park
Free hours are in the mornings, I think on Wednesdays, Please double check but regular admission is $15, so worth seeing!
Conservatory of Flowers
Beautiful view of the Golden Gate Bridge! Go during the sunset for the best view!!!
Battery Spencer Overlook (U.S. National Park Service)