Lakeshore Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
San Francisco Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who live at San Francisco Zoo during your travels in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.
San Francisco State University
Enjoy the student vibe at San Francisco State University as part of your travels around San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Stonestown Galleria
During your visit to San Francisco, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Stonestown Galleria. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Olympic Club
Enjoy a round of golf in San Francisco at Olympic Club. Stroll along the seaside in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Harding Park Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in San Francisco at Harding Park Golf Course. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Lake Merced
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Merced and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Francisco. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Our pick of the best Lakeshore Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Overall was nice, except the parking garage height requirements. It kept scratching the roof of my car when going in and out of the parking garage.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
I recommend everyone to book this hotel. Excellent breakfast, clean rooms. Walking distance to almost anywhere, Alcatraz meeting point, Lombard Street, Fisherman’s wharf’s, Ferries wheel.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
great staff
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Good
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
It was excellent good experience
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeshore
Sunset District
Consider exploring the beaches in Sunset District. If sightseeing is on the list, Ocean Beach is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Judah Street & Sunset Boulevard Station or Judah St & 34th Ave Stop to see more of the area.
Outer Sunset
When in Outer Sunset and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Ocean Beach or San Francisco Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Judah St & 34th Ave Stop or Judah Street & Sunset Boulevard Station.
Golden Gate
If you're spending time in Golden Gate, check out sights like San Francisco Botanical Garden or Japanese Tea Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Irving St & 9th Ave Stop or Irving St & 8th Ave Stop.
Noe Valley
Appreciated for its churches and architecture, you might consider exploring Noe Valley. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 22nd St Hill, and jump on the metro at Church St & Clipper St Stop or Church St & 24th St Stop to get around the city.
Mission District
You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. San Francisco Public Library is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city.
Western Addition
Alamo Square and Painted Ladies are top sights in Western Addition, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Duboce Avenue & Noe Street Station or Duboce Ave & Church St Stop to see more sights in the area.
