Westlake
San Francisco
Popular places to visit
Thornton State Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Thornton State Beach during your trip to Daly City?
Golden Gate Bridge
Walk across one of the most photogenic bridges in the world for unrivalled views from both sides.
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 fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
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
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Top hotels in Westlake
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
The location is great, it’s close to lots of attractions with upscale neighborhoods. Hotel services are excellent with friendly and charming staffs. Room is spacious and clean, well kept. I enjoyed my stay at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway a lot.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The room was spacious and spotless, check in was easy, and the buffet breakfast each morning was fantastic! The location of the hotel was perfect and walking distance to Fisherman’s wharf/pier 39
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Location is perfect. Staff were awesome and friendly. Room was great.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
The staff was great the room was clean and once again the staff was very helpful and I can't say enough about the staff
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
The room at first looks clean to the naked eye, but once you actually sit down and go to use the amenities, they are not as clean as you think, all the towels and shower accessories have been bleached to hell so turn yellow when we wet very offputting.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Clean rooms. Great atmosphere. Rooms were a tad small but overall very comfortable.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westlake
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.
Golden Gate
If you're spending time in Golden Gate, check out sights like San Francisco Botanical Garden or Japanese Tea Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Irving St & 9th Ave Stop or Irving St & 8th Ave Stop.
Bernal Heights
Appreciated for its bars and architecture, you might consider exploring Bernal Heights. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Esmeralda Slide Park, and jump on the metro at 30th St & Dolores St Stop or San Jose Ave & Randall St Stop to get around the city.
Mission District
You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. SOMA Pilipinas 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.
Western Addition
Alamo Square and Painted Ladies are top sights in Western Addition, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Duboce Avenue & Noe Street Station or Duboce Ave & Church St Stop to see more sights in the area.
Potrero Hill
The live music and architecture are just a few things visitors like about Potrero Hill. San Francisco Bay and Museum of Craft & Design 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.
