Golden Gate Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Golden Gate
Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Enjoy shopping, dining, scenic waterfront walks and a slice of American literary history at this portside square where Jack London spent his childhood.
University of California, Berkeley
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Oakland Zoo
Catch an exciting train through the Australian outback, watch giraffes eat their dinner and see majestic African elephants at this family-friendly zoo.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Lombard Leap: 90 Minute City Highlight Tour
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
Our pick of the best Golden Gate Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
comfortable beds, clean room, great location, nice staff.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Everything was great, less the $320 in taxes when we showed up
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Yes
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
It was a very clean room, smelled great and had great views, thank you. Great location as well.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Fabulous location close to public transportation. Allowed me to hold luggage before and after my stay and were very kind about it. Every staff member was friendly. The room was clean and bright. I do wish there were some lighting that was less striking.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Decent and reasonably priced.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Golden Gate
Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.
South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Oakland Floats and Temescal Alley are top sights worth seeing.
Mosswood
Even though there aren't top sights in Mosswood, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Oakland Floats. Jump on the metro at MacArthur Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.
