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
San Francisco to Kings Canyon and Yosemite 2 Day Tour
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Our pick of the best Bayfront Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"The front desk attendant was horrible…made us wait 5 minutes while he was doing paperwork…mind you this was at 12:30 am so quite frustrating at the end of the day after long travel…then when we checked in he tried to put us in a double room and I had to tell him we paid for and reserved a high floor ..."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Beautiful location on the bay. Free shuttle from the airport, spacious, quiet, comfortable and clean room. Great customer service at checkin checkout, breakfast service. Look forward to returning"
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
"None"
Reviewed on 26 Aug 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 Chase Center – 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.
