Popular places to visit
Golden Gate Bridge
This iconic bridge, with its distinctive burnished red colour, is probably one of the world’s most instantly recognisable landmarks.
Pier 39
This waterfront attraction offers all the fun of a traditional pier with rides, street performances and entertainment courtesy of a colony of resident sea lions!
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Moscone Convention Center, a top convention center in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Golden Gate Park
This wonderful park is a haven away from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Come here to relax, enjoy the scenery, breathe in the air and watch the wildlife.
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Alcatraz Island
Home to the world’s most notorious prison, tour this famous landmark to understand why it gained its reputation as such a cold and unforgiving place.
Things to do
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
One Day in San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito optional Alcatraz
Top hotels in Bayfront
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
The staff was Amazing, and the room was clean with a very comfortable bed
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Ease of check in and out.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
The shuttle was very convenient. Enjoyed the breakfast and dinner as well.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
Clean and convenient. Staff was friendly. I think circuit breaker tripped (or something) as no power in half of the room on the morning of departure but otherwise all good
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Everything was good except for the water pressure in the room… no water pressure had to take loooong shower
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean room, easy parking structure
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bayfront
Excelsior
While Excelsior isn't home to many top sights, Cow Palace and San Bruno Mountain State Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Potrero Hill
The live music and architecture are just a few things visitors like about Potrero Hill. San Francisco Bay and Letterform Archive are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at 20th Street Station or 23rd Street Station to get around the larger area.
Noe Valley
Appreciated for its churches and architecture, you might consider exploring Noe Valley. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 22nd St Hill, and jump on the metro at Church St & Clipper St Stop or Church St & 24th St Stop to get around the city.
Mission District
Mission District is a destination travelers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to explore sights like San Francisco Public Library.
Mission Bay
While you're in Mission Bay, take in top sights like Chase Center or Lucky Strike San Francisco, and hop on the metro to see more the city at UCSF/Chase Center Stop or Mission Rock Station.
South of Market
Oracle Park and Chase Center are top sights in South of Market, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Yerba Buena-Moscone Station or Fourth-Brannan Station to see more sights in the area.
