South Beach Travel Guide
San Francisco
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Popular places to visit
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Golden Gate Bridge
Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.
Pier 39
This waterfront attraction offers thrilling rides, innovative street performers and colorful souvenir shops, but it’s the sea lions that win the day.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Golden Gate Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.
Alcatraz Island
Escape to “The Rock,” home of the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned a reputation as a cold and unforgiving place.
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Top hotels in South Beach
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
I picked this hotel because it was close to the stadium and it definitely in, but parking was a nightmare. The hotel was loud and we kept getting woken up by other guests and how loud they were in the hours leading up to our early morning flight.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean hotel thats conveniently located. The pool is not heated, our family thought it was.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Great location and price. Best part of our stay was the staff especially Darwin and Joyce who assisted us with the check-in process and getting to places we need to go. Their cheerful and kind attitude is really refreshing especially after the stressful travel, they are both really sincere with how ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Worth booking just for the breakfast. Would have liked more water pressure. But I think most of California is under the same restrictions. Room set up was great for our family
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
This is the worst place to stay, the area is horrible (many homeless & drug addicts). The cleaning lady didn’t clean my room one day but when I look on the bed there’s like gravel, sheets weren’t changed just not clean. Would not recommend
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Everything was fantastic
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Beach
South Park
Oracle Park and Brannan Street Wharf are a few top attractions in South Park. Hop around the city on the metro at 2nd & King Station or Fourth-Brannan Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
Financial District
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Embarcadero Center to 555 California Street – discover Financial District, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
Chinatown
Enjoy the popular shops in Chinatown. Commercial Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Chinatown-Rose Pak Stop or Powell St & Clay St Stop to see more of San Francisco.
