South Beach Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit South Beach
Stay near popular South Beach attractions
Things to do
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Muir Redwoods Tour from San Francisco
San Francisco Pub Crawl & Clubbing Experience
Top hotels in South Beach
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
"This is the second Hyatt Place we have stayed in over the past two years. I would say they are similar in location (walking distance to the base ball park, and both provided excellent service. This particular Hyatt had more requests from us and handled them quickly and effectively. Very nice! The ..."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Hotel VIA
"The hotel was beautiful. The staff weren't super nice but nice enough. Parking is crazy ridiculous...$75/day for valet. Luckily there was a garage near by, that was cheaper."
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Comfortable bed, friendly staff, very convenient location."
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"This was a very nice hotel to stay in. The staff was excellent. The amenities were excellent. We had the breakfast Buffett every morning and it was an excellent breakfast Buffett. The hotel was located about two blocks from the waterfront making it easy to walk to the piers. Will definitely come ..."
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Clean rooms and friendly staff"
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026
Where to stay in South Beach
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.
