Bayfront Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bayfront
Stay near popular Bayfront attractions
Activities
Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle
2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
Beginner Surfing in San Francisco at Pacifica Beach
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Our pick of the best Bayfront Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"My stay at Crowne Plaza was very good. It was easy to navigate to, not far from the airport. Staff were very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Clean, spacious & great customer service"
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"I loved the view, staff was great and the Location was perfect."
Reviewed on 14 July 2026
San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
"風景好，大堂餐廳好吃"
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
"Real fast is delicious but mattresses are not so comfortable too soft"
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
"There was a plumbing issue for the first 3 days of my stay, but other than that, the accommodations were great."
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Bayfront
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.
