The East Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit The East Side
Popular places to visit
San Bruno Point Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore San Bruno Point Park, a lovely green space in South San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
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.
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!
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Alcatraz Island
Take a trip to “The Rock”, home to the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned its reputation as a bleak and unforgiving place.
Activities
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
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San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
Our pick of the best The East Side Hotel Deals
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
Staff, amenities, "free" breakfast buffet, and convenient location?
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean room
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
All good
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Our room was huge, spotless, and perfect. The staff is super friendly and helpful and the hotel is in a very safe and absolutely fantastic location! Great restaurants, shopping, and transportation all around. We can’t wait to go back and will be doing so in a few months!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
No complaints, they did a great job.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The East Side
Excelsior
Though Excelsior may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cow Palace and San Bruno Mountain.
Noe Valley
Appreciated for its churches and architecture, you might consider exploring Noe Valley. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 22nd St Hill, and jump on the metro at Church St & Clipper St Stop or Church St & 24th St Stop to get around the city.
Mission District
You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. SF Armory 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.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to SOMA Pilipinas – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
Western Addition
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.
The East Side Travel Guide
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