South Beach Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit South Beach
Stay near popular South Beach 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 South Beach
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
"The hotel was very clean and close to Oracle Park. We didnt like that we had to park in a public parking lot about 2 miles away. The hotel has a parking lot but it was full when we arrived."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Excellent location; breakfast every morning was great"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Great location - near the warf and Embarcadaro Nice in-house restaurant"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Great location! Walking distance to everything from Chinatown to North Beach to the Ferry Building. Staff was nice and friendly. They were stripping the floors in the main entrance, which caused some traffic coming and going and loud noise. Seemed like odd timing knowing they had increased traffic ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"The room was clean and our room has a Nespresso machine for coffee. Hotel was in a good location and convenient to Chinatown"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 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.
