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

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
Marshall Beach

Marshall Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Marshall Beach during your trip to San Francisco?

Marshall Beach

Activities

San Francisco: Self-Driving Tour via the Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco City Day Tour: GPS-Guided Drive

NZ$28
per traveller
San Francisco City Day Tour: GPS-Guided Drive
Alcatraz Combo with San Francisco Private Group City Tour in Jeep

Alcatraz & San Francisco Combo Private Small Group Tour

NZ$403
per adult
Alcatraz & San Francisco Combo Private Small Group Tour
San Francisco: Silent Disco Yoga at Baker Beach

San Francisco: Silent Disco Yoga at Baker Beach

NZ$55
per adult
San Francisco: Silent Disco Yoga at Baker Beach
Painted Ladies Alamo Square

Express San Francisco Layover Tour w Airport Pickup and Dropoff

NZ$482
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Express San Francisco Layover Tour w Airport Pickup and Dropoff
Self-Guided Palace of Fine Arts to Golden Gate Bridge Audio Tour

Self-Guided Palace of Fine Arts to Golden Gate Bridge Audio Tour

NZ$17
per adult
Self-Guided Palace of Fine Arts to Golden Gate Bridge Audio Tour
Sunset at The Golden Gate

Private San Francisco Sunset Photography Experience

NZ$583
per adult
Private San Francisco Sunset Photography Experience
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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$271 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$271
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (4,338 reviews)
"Our room was situated next door to the elevators. Could hear their constant background whir. The room itself was small. Super low ceiling hallway to enter sleeping area with more normal height ceiling one entered. Room itself was adequately clean—not impeccable. Had requested view—was on 22nd floor ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 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$288 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$288
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (6,595 reviews)
"Nice property near the center of the pier 39. Big and well-maintained building. Favorable check in (3PM) and checkout (12PM!!!) Very good and reach breakfast comparing to other hotels in the US There were huge lines during checking (3PM) and breakfast (9:00 - 9:30 AM)"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 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$213 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$213
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,509 reviews)
"Room was a good size, the AC worked well, decent view, quiet, comfy bed. I wish hotels would ramp up coffee creamer selection in the room. Most are very blah. Overall a very nice hotel located well. Bellhop held on to our luggage and was extremely helpful. All other staff was as well."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The price is NZ$409 per night from 25 July to 26 July
NZ$409
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,769 reviews)
"great location, awesome views."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

4 out of 5
999 California Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is NZ$343 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$343
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,052 reviews)
"I always stay there in SF."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
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$197 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$197
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,932 reviews)
"Hood services"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
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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

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