Although a road trip might be an experience in itself, there are a whole lot of destinations that can be reached within an hour or two from San Francisco if you take a flight. If you're feeling adventurous, go ahead and do the drive, and if not, all you need to do is hop on a plane, fasten your seatbelts and before you know it, you're there! With places like the Grand Canyon, Friday Harbor, Cannon Beach, Phoenix and Seattle being easily accessible by air, don't waste time hesitating; just book your tickets before prices go up!