Richmond District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
War Memorial Gymnasium
Catch an event at War Memorial Gymnasium during your trip to San Francisco. Discover the live music and cathedral in this walkable area.
Holy Virgin Cathedral
Holy Virgin Cathedral is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Jefferson Airplane House
Find out about the history of San Francisco when you spend time at Jefferson Airplane House. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Patricia Sweetow Gallery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Patricia Sweetow Gallery during your trip to San Francisco. Take in the fascinating museums and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Temple Emanu-El
Temple Emanu-El is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this vibrant area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Sutro Heights Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Sutro Heights Park, a lovely green space in San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
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, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Our pick of the best Richmond District Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Hotel was clean and well cared for, air conditioning unit is size of a washing machine and sounds like an aircraft in the room with varying temperature through the night. Location is good if you want really touristy area. A long queue for checkin and breakfast like a school canteen. It’s okay but ..."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Seriously such a good place to stay"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Inside was fairly clean. The outside could use a power spray cleaning at least every week from the smell of urine. Luggage Staff was extremely helpful. Check-in Staff that helped me could be more friendly to encourage customers to come back. Overall stay was okay to good."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Very professional and very clean"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"Great but parking was so expensive, parking in teh city is expensive in general so I recommend not"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"The room is clean beds comfy. It is an older hotel but very good. I would stay here again."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Richmond District
Fisherman's Wharf
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.
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.
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 Chase Center are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
