Lakeshore Travel Guide
San Francisco





Popular places to visit

San Francisco Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who live at San Francisco Zoo during your travels in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.
San Francisco State University
Enjoy the student vibe at San Francisco State University as part of your travels around San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Olympic Club
Enjoy a round of golf in San Francisco at Olympic Club. Stroll along the seaside in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Stonestown Galleria
During your visit to San Francisco, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Stonestown Galleria. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Harding Park Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in San Francisco at Harding Park Golf Course. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Fort Funston
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Fort Funston, a lovely green space in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
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

SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission

San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
Top hotels in Lakeshore

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Great location, very clean, professional staff! I would definitely go back there
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great location and friendly staff!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Good comfortable stay
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Good breakfast. Great amenities for reasonable price. Will come again.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Don't waste my time asking for feedback if you want a plug and not a review.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
We stayed here twice on our trip. It’s an older hotel but it’s clean and good service. Beds are very hard. But easy to get to the airport. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeshore

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.

Excelsior
Though Excelsior may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cow Palace and San Bruno Mountain State Park.

Golden Gate
If you're spending time in Golden Gate, check out sights like San Francisco Botanical Garden or Japanese Tea Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Irving St & 9th Ave Stop or Irving St & 8th Ave Stop.

Glen Park
When in Glen Park and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like San Francisco Public Library or Castro Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Glen Park Station or Church St & 30th St Stop.

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. San Francisco Public Library 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.

