Mission Bay Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Mission Bay
Stay near popular Mission Bay attractions
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Ferry & Bike Options Available)
Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour
San Francisco CityPASS®: Experience 4 must-see attractions
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Top hotels in Mission Bay
LUMA Hotel San Francisco
"It is a great location for getting to the Chase center, and I liked the robot that brings you coffee in the morning but the carpets in the room are plastic! Actual plastic, it was so strange and made the room smell like BO. When you check in the valet gives your car a number and a text message and ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Check in was weird since you need to go up 2 floors. For valet parking its $95 a day... which seems insane. So we parked a block over at a parking garage for $45 overnight. The hotel it self is nice and clean. But we made the mistake of getting a drink at the bar in the lobby. 2 drinks costs $50 ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Room, very clean. Staff, very polite. Need to upgrade with more affordable place to eat breakfast and other meals."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Mission Bay
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.
