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
"Very average hotel, not worth the high price tag."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The location is great, the whole place(room, pool, restaurant) was clean. I didn’t have time to go bar area or lobby but looked good and busy. The breakfast was fully stocked and lots of variety."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Update the shower heads would be great"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"We stay hotel 4 days and overall our experience was excellent the staff were friendly and welcoming room was clean and comfortable and we truly enjoy our stay especially enjoyed time spending time at the bar while watching soccer There was just on unfortunate incident while enjoying my cocktails ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"The staff were very helpful & professional. The room clean, and you had parking."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"shower water pressure is too low"
Reviewed on 6 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 San Francisco Bay 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 San Francisco Bay – 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.
