Visit Visitacion Valley
Popular places to visit
John McLaren Park
After visiting John McLaren Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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!
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.
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 notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
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 Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Top hotels in Visitacion Valley
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Breakfast was everything you need, room very comfortable, included bottles of water, hair dryer. Walkable to wharf. Very easy checkin and checkout. Loved the 12pm checkout and ability to leave luggage at front desk as well as parking goes until 4pm. Everything we needed! Courteous staff!
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Everything Overall
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Staff were very helpful. Room was really clean. Never heard any other guests.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Enjoyed our stay, the room, and the holiday decorations. The welcome from the staff was what one would hope for, but seldom get. Truly nice and caring people from valet, luggage handlers, bartender, and waiter. These people made our stay wonderful and memorable.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Good parking, nice staff, clean room
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Great hotel!
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Visitacion Valley
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.
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 SOMA Pilipinas.
Mission Bay
While you're in Mission Bay, take in top sights like Chase Center or Lefty O'Doul Bridge, 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.
South Park
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops, and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in South Park. Top attractions like Oracle Park and Brannan Street Wharf are major draws. Catch the metro at 2nd & King Station or Fourth-Brannan Station to see more of the city.
