South Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Beach
Stay near popular South Beach attractions
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Our pick of the best South Beach Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
"Best hotel breakfast I’ve had in the States. Eggs and bacon/sausage etc every day- not just cereal and crappy waffles Property was impeccably clean and the staff was friendly and helpful Definitely will stay here again"
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026
Hotel VIA
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The hotel was clean and comfortable. The bathroom on the other hand was so small that you had to straddle the toilet just to close the door. But it was clean and functional. Would I stay there again? Sure if I ever come back to SF. Did we try the breakfast buffet that came with the room rate, no. ..."
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
The Pickwick Hotel
Our guide on where to stay in South Beach
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.
