Lakeshore Travel Guide
San Francisco
Popular places to visit
San Francisco Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who live at San Francisco Zoo during your travels in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.
San Francisco State University
Enjoy the student vibe at San Francisco State University as part of your travels around San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Stonestown Galleria
During your visit to San Francisco, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Stonestown Galleria. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Harding Park Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in San Francisco at Harding Park Golf Course. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Olympic Club
Enjoy a round of golf in San Francisco at Olympic Club. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Lake Merced
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Merced and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Francisco. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
Top hotels in Lakeshore
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Clean room, easy check in.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great location, very comfortable room with enough space and a great view of the city looking toward Coit tower and a small bit of the bay. Shower pressure was amazing and we loved having a bath. Also loved the Cloud room to watch the sports and the kids loved the gaming comouter. Would definitely ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
The furnace was very noisy! Mattress was not very comfortable and there are no fans in the bathroom. I thought it was a law in California that they were required. The rooms are just getting older. It’s a beautiful property and the staff are very nice, especially the cleaning staff!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Fairmont San Francisco
Beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
The hotel was awesome. The staff was amazing. Will definitely stay again. Plan on coming back to the San Francisco Giants game.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Friendly staff, easy check in and clean room
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeshore
Sunset District
Consider exploring the beaches in Sunset District. If sightseeing is on the list, Ocean Beach is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Judah Street & Sunset Boulevard Station or Judah St & 34th Ave Stop to see more of the area.
Excelsior
Though Excelsior may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cow Palace and San Bruno Mountain State Park.
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.
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
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.
