Marina District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Marina District featuring heritage architecture as well as a small group of people
Visit the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre and marvel at views of the Golden Gate Bridge at this popular waterfront neighborhood.

San Francisco’s Marina District is a stunning neighborhood next to the bay with green spaces, waterfront vistas and chic shops, restaurants and bars. Take photographs of the exquisite Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, a replica of a faux-classical structure originally built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition.

The Palace of Fine Arts Theatre is the only surviving structure from a collection of pieces made for the 1915 expo, a world’s fair designed to celebrate the city’s recovery from the 1906 earthquake and fire. Though it was originally made of wood, burlap and plaster, the palace was later recast in concrete and surrounds a small man-made lagoon lined with Australian eucalyptus trees. Attend an art exhibit or music performance here.

Join a guided tour of the neighborhood to find out more about its history. Admire art deco-style buildings and learn about the devastating impact of the 1906 earthquake on the city.

Enjoy picturesque views of the Golden Gate Bridge from the grass of Marina Green. This small park overlooks an acoustic sculpture known as the Wave Organ, which is located at the end of a jetty that juts out into the bay. Listen to the various sounds produced by the waves that roll in. The sculpture produces the most sound around high tide.

Discover Crissy Field to the west of the jetty. This pretty grassland and marshland area is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and offers great views of the Golden Gate Bridge. The park contains an environmental education center, a restored shoreline with native wildlife and walking trails.

The San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park borders the Marina District to the east. Study a collection of floating historic ships at the park’s Hyde Street Pier. Investigate the range of fascinating exhibits at the Maritime Museum in the Aquatic Park Bathhouse Building. This museum features a range of fascinating artworks inspired by San Francisco’s maritime history.

Find the Marina District east of Crissy Field and the Golden Gate Bridge. Bus services connect it to other parts of the city.


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Our pick of the best Marina District Hotel Deals

King George Hotel
King George Hotel
3 out of 5
334 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is NZ$173 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
NZ$173
per night
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,386 reviews)
Very good hotel
"Really great value for money. Perfect location for us. Easy access from BART station. Cable cars just around the corner. Pleasant walk to Fisherman’s Wharf. Room had everything you could need and a really comfy bed. Coffee and pastries included for breakfast which was great for early starts and long ..."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2024

King George Hotel
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is NZ$244 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
NZ$244
per night
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,369 reviews)
"The city views from the room are amazing. The beds and linens are very comfortable. The bathrooms are clean too. The only downside is there is no sound proofing. We can hear the footsteps/movements from the other rooms."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2024

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
The price is NZ$242 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
NZ$242
per night
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,190 reviews)
"Breakfast was great!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2024

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The Marker San Francisco
The Marker San Francisco
4 out of 5
501 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
The price is NZ$180 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
NZ$180
per night
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this boutique hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"The hotel itself was very nice. Over priced restaurant and the amount of homeless people around the building was pretty bad."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2024

The Marker San Francisco
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
1300 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA
The price is NZ$262 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
NZ$262
per night
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,492 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and always available. Loved the pool table area!"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2024

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
4 out of 5
424 Clay St, San Francisco, CA
The price is NZ$211 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
NZ$211
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,628 reviews)
"Staff were so warm and welcoming. Check-in/check-out process was quick and efficient. Hotel is a convenient 10 minute walk to Chinatown, Ferry Building and California cable car/transit access. Financial district is quiet on weekends so a big plus in my book!"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2024

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Marina District

Cow Hollow featuring signage and street scenes

Cow Hollow

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants a bustling marina and top sights from Union Street to Van Ness Avenue – discover Cow Hollow, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Cow Hollow
Pacific Heights featuring a garden

Pacific Heights

4/5(8 area reviews)

Take time in Pacific Heights to visit attractions like Presidio of San Francisco and Mrs. Doubtfire House. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at California St & Van Ness Ave Stop to see more of the city.

Pacific Heights
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Russian Hill

4/5(1 area review)

Travellers choose Russian Hill for its pristine beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Hyde St & Filbert St Stop or Hyde St & Union St Stop and check out top sights like Lombard Street.

Russian Hill
Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring a marina and a city

Fisherman's Wharf

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

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.

Fisherman's Wharf
Nob Hill showing street scenes and a city

Nob Hill

4/5(59 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Grace Cathedral to SF Masonic Auditorium – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Nob Hill
North Beach which includes skyline and a city

North Beach

4.5/5(124 area reviews)

Travellers love North Beach for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Columbus Ave & Lombard St Stop or Columbus Ave & Chestnut St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.

North Beach

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