Popular places to visit
Museum of Craft & Design
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of Craft & Design during your trip to San Francisco. Take in the fascinating museums and beautiful sunsets 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.
Pier 39
Sea lions are the star attraction at one of the liveliest piers on San Francisco’s historic waterfront.
Golden Gate Park
This peaceful oasis in the heart of the city has been a favourite leisure haunt for locals and visitors alike since 1871.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Alcatraz Island
For three decades, desperate inmates dreamed of escaping this notorious prison; today’s fortunate visitors can come and go as they please!
Top hotels in Central Waterfront
![Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10538/06ec7d41_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024
![Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24700/24625/fb03adf0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024
![Handlery Union Square Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6666/4fd95a3a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024
![The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26800/26760/bcfb0803_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024
![Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/913000/912982/2d01e50b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024
![Hotel Stratford](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/130000/120300/120269/69b08e55_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Central Waterfront
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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.
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Mission District
You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. Mission Dolores Park is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city.
![South of Market which includes skyline, a park and cbd](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/173000/173326-San-Francisco.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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Downtown San Francisco
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and Chase Center are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
![Union Square featuring a skyscraper and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/22000/22611-Union-Square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Union Square
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.
![Financial District - Ferry Building](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/173000/173976-Financial-District-Ferry-Building.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Financial District
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Embarcadero Center to TransAmerica Redwood Forest – discover Financial District, a destination also famous for its shopping.