Paradise Valley Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.

Golden Gate Bridge
Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.

Pier 39
This waterfront attraction offers thrilling rides, innovative street performers and colorful souvenir shops, but it’s the sea lions that win the day.

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 art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Golden Gate Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.

Alcatraz Island
Escape to “The Rock,” home of the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned a reputation as a cold and unforgiving place.
Things to do

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour

San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Top hotels in Paradise Valley

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Room was nice and clean, Staff was very nice and polite, location was perfect, amazing city view.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Pool is cute and sauna is nice, although you have to schedule a time to use the sauna, so plan ahead. Also, it’s not so easy to find so also plan in some extra time to wander around and find sauna before scheduled time. The room was nice however it was very noisy from both hallway traffic and road ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Breakfast was very good. Did not use pool. Person checking me in spoke very poor English.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Went out did not visit the restaurant
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

Hotel Julian
La tensión del personal es excelente, sólo que cuando llegamos algo pasó con la calefacción del agua porque no había agua caliente para dársela la ducha, pero las repararon unas horas después este es mi segunda vez en el hotel Julián y lo mismo opine en la primera vez que lo que haría mejor, sus ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Waited outside at 7pm for 20 minutes for no valet to show up. Cars just piling up behind us and giving us dirty looks like we are the ones causing issues. We decide to move the car ourselves and walk back to the lobby. Wait is long and finally it’s our turn. I tell her we’ve been waiting outside ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Paradise Valley

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.

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.

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.

Outer Sunset
When in Outer Sunset and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Ocean Beach or San Francisco Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Judah St & 34th Ave Stop or Judah Street & Sunset Boulevard Station.

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.

