Westlake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Thornton State Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Thornton State Beach during your trip to Daly City?
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
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
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Westlake Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean room
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Great
Reviewed on 8 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
Rumor's clean and comfortable. This part of SF is desamp without much homelessness
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Clean, spacious room. Not good pressure in shower. Very slippery floor in shower and non-slip mat was very small.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westlake
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.
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.
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.
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.
Presidio
If you're spending some time in Presidio, Crissy Field and Walt Disney Family Museum are top sights worth seeing.
