Presidio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Golden Gate Bridge featuring a bridge and mist or fog
Presidio of San Francisco showing a bay or harbour, a bridge and heritage architecture
Golden Gate Bridge which includes views, a bridge and landscape views
Presidio
Baker Beach featuring mist or fog, a bridge and a beach

Popular places to visit

Presidio of San Francisco featuring a monument, landscape views and a park

Presidio of San Francisco

4.5/5(23 reviews)

This former military base combines history and culture with open spaces, spectacular views and the Jedi Master Yoda!

Presidio of San Francisco
Walt Disney Family Museum

Walt Disney Family Museum

Discover the man behind Mickey Mouse at this interactive museum located in the heart of San Francisco’s Presidio neighborhood.

Walt Disney Family Museum
Baker Beach which includes rugged coastline, landscape views and a bridge

Baker Beach

This golden stretch of beach at the foot of the imposing serpentine cliffs offers panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands.

Baker Beach
San Francisco

Crissy Field

Sitting near one of the USA’s iconic structures, the Golden Gate Bridge, this relatively new attraction has a major city on one side and a beach on the other.

Crissy Field
Presidio Golf Course

Presidio Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in San Francisco at Presidio Golf Course. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

Presidio Golf Course
Yoda Fountain

Yoda Fountain

After visiting Yoda Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco.

Yoda Fountain

Activities

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

NZ$177
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

NZ$84
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
The official Alcatraz tour is included on this tour!

San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz

NZ$220
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz
Alcatraz Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off

Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$205
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco Love Bus tour

San Francisco Love Tour

NZ$145
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Love Tour
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

NZ$82
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
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Our pick of the best Presidio Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is NZ$286 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$286
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,594 reviews)
"I loved that we did not have to worry about parking !! We also loved the easy access to the front of the hotel . We felt safe and would love to come back and stay!"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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$341 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
NZ$341
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,893 reviews)
"Great breakfast and location"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is NZ$319 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
NZ$319
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,807 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA
The price is NZ$191 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$191
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,224 reviews)
"Good experience"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
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$298 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
NZ$298
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,623 reviews)
Reliable, Safe, Comfortable
"The hotel has reasonable prices at most times of the year. The rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable. It's quiet if you have an interior-facing room; if you have a room facing the street, it's quiet unless you open a window. There isn't much hotel staff in the lobby, but check-in is generally ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
The price is NZ$373 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$373
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,720 reviews)
"This place is always a great place to stay at. We stay here every time we go to San Francisco."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Handlery Union Square Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Presidio

Pacific Heights showing a park

Pacific Heights

4/5(8 area reviews)

Take time in Pacific Heights to visit attractions like Van Ness Avenue 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
Marina District featuring heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Marina District

4/5(76 area reviews)

The beautiful waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Marina District. Make a stop by San Francisco Bay or Chestnut Street while you're exploring the area.

Marina District
Cow Hollow showing 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
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Western Addition

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

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.

Western Addition
California Academy of Sciences which includes interior views as well as a large group of people

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.

Golden Gate
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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 Macondray Lane.

Russian Hill

Presidio Travel Guide

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