Westlake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Westlake
Stay near popular Westlake attractions
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
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
Our pick of the best Westlake Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Everything was very clean and the staff was very nice. Breakfast was top notch!"
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Great location. Staff is super helpful. Hotel is beautiful and our room was big!"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Very comfortable stay and close to all restaurants and Ferry Building"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Perfectly located hotel where everything is accessible. If you are the adventurous type that like to walk to get the real experience of a city this hotel is perfect. Close (but not too close!) to fisherman’s wharf and a 30 min walk to Chinatown. The center atrium is nice to sit when you need a break ..."
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"The hotel and staff were amazing. Clean, comfortable rooms. Great hotel!"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Great always come here. Affordable clean."
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Westlake
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.
