Mission Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mission Bay
Popular places to visit
Chase Center
Catch an event at Chase Center during your trip to San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown or experience its entertainment choices.
UCSF Mission Bay
If UCSF Mission Bay is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of San Francisco.
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Golden Gate Bridge
One of the most iconic bridges in the world, walk the 2.7-kilometre marvel of engineering for the best views over the bay and the ocean beyond, fog permitting.
Golden Gate Park
Enjoy the tranquil beauty of this beloved park in this oasis of calm away from the bustle of the city, yet right in San Francisco’s backyard.
Pier 39
This waterfront location has a mix of thrilling rides and lively street entertainment, but watching the sea lions hanging out in the bay wins the day!
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
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Our pick of the best Mission Bay Hotel Deals
LUMA Hotel San Francisco
Excellent hotel
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Excellent city view (worth the price). Great location on Nob Hill. Ideal for family stay. Extortion pricing in the lobby machines and mini-store (($8.00 for a 4 oz. bottle of Pepto-Bismal, $10.60 for one bottle of cold beer!!). Just do your shopping in the surrounding shops...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Great location, nice rooms. Yhe pool was closed when we were there due a delay in renovations, which was disappointing. But everything else was good.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Well appointed rooms and very clean and tidy. Excellent breakfast. Good location right at Fisherman's Wharf. Views were limited, but the rooms were light and airy.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Great place if you want to be somewhere convenient. Stayed here for a concert at Bill Graham. Small rooms, so they’re good if you plan on justbut efficient rooms
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Convenient location, central enough to walk around Chinatown, towards Embarcadero, water front
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mission Bay
South Park
Oracle Park and Brannan Street Wharf are a few top attractions in South Park. Hop around the city on the metro at 2nd & King Station or Fourth-Brannan Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
Potrero Hill
The live music and architecture are just a few things visitors like about Potrero Hill. San Francisco Bay and Museum of Craft & Design are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at 20th Street Station or 23rd Street Station to get around the larger area.
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.
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.
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.
Mission District
You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. SOMA Pilipinas 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.
