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
Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour
Top hotels in South Beach
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
"Room was nice and clean. Staff is helpful but parking sucks. Very very very convenient for baseball games."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Hotel VIA
"The shower was huge! The bed was comfy, too. The best part was the rooftop bar! We spent hours relaxing on the rooftop, and had dinner up there as well. The bartenders were very helpful and made us delicious cocktails. The valet was quite helpful and prompt, too."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Enjoyed the stay breakfast was excellent loved it. Great variety. Hotel was great location. Staff helpful..love our stay. Wished they would have a dinner in hotel instead of just snacks. We showed up after a day out touring and hungry didnt really want to go out to eat chilli night.. but had too ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Older hotel but very clean and staff were great! The patio doors were "amazing " for keeping the street noise down."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Great stay and felt luxury."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Staff was friendly clean room, parking you have to pay that hidden fee"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 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 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.
