Mission Bay Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Mission Bay
Stay near popular Mission Bay attractions
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Top hotels in Mission Bay
LUMA Hotel San Francisco
"This is my go-to hotel in SF if it's reasonably located to where I need to be. Clean and quiet rooms - I've never had any noise issues and have always been able to sleep well. The area can get a little crazy if there are baseball games happening though, but it's manageable and mostly locals attending ..."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Everything was very clean and the staff was very nice. Breakfast was top notch!"
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Great location. Staff is super helpful. Hotel is beautiful and our room was big!"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Location, location, location!"
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Nothing to add"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"The views amazing. Staff very helpful in explaining. Great experience and will definitely come back to stay here. Thank you!"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Mission Bay
Fisherman's Wharf
Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.
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.
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.
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.
Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
