Avalon Travel Guide
San Francisco
Things to do
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
San Francisco: 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off 20-Stop Deluxe Bus Tour
SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
Top hotels in Avalon
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Friendly staff"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Amazing hotel, would highly recommend"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Great location!"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"We loved our room location and appreciated the front desk staff upon checkin. The snack store staff were courteous and generous with information. We did not get to enjoy the bar or breakfast due to time constraints but we like the vibe and ambience of the property. The only thing I did not appreciate ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Absolutely AMAZING customer service and beautiful hotel. The bed was so comfortable, hotel was clean, employees were so kind, highly recommended!"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"An exceptional value near the cruise port and China Town. Although the rooms are small, the staff is wonderful and accommodating."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Avalon
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.
