South San Francisco Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Our guide on where to stay in South San Francisco

Find the best South San Francisco areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A panoramic view of San Francisco's South Peninsula, highlighting the city's dense urban areas, rolling hills, and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in the distance.

Downtown South San Francisco

While there might not be top attractions in Downtown South San Francisco, you can explore the larger area and discover places like South San Francisco Hillside Sign and San Bruno Point Park.

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Oyster Point

While Oyster Point isn't home to many top sights, San Bruno Point Park and South San Francisco Hillside Sign are some notable places to visit nearby.

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The East Side

While visiting The East Side, you might make a stop by sights like San Francisco Bay and San Bruno Point Park.

A mountainous landscape with rolling hills, dense forests, and a distant view of hills.

Paradise Valley

If you're spending some time in Paradise Valley, South San Francisco Hillside Sign and Sign Hill Park are top sights worth seeing.

Avalon

Though Avalon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like See's Candies and Artichoke Joe's Casino.

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

2 out of 5
326 S Airport Blvd South San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$140 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$140
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms ...
Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

4 out of 5
275 S Airport Blvd South San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$247 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$247
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,368 reviews)
"When checked in desk told me in far tower park in back use rear entrance but card would t let me in then they told me you to walk all the way around the building. Room very poorly lit. The toilet had been worked on and was sideways on the floor. Only one face rag. Option bottle was broken and didn’t ..."

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

3.5 out of 5
250 Gateway Blvd South San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$279 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
NZ$279
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,621 reviews)
"I liked everything except the pay for parking at $45/night. Otherwise, stay was wonderful there."

Reviewed on 22 July 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
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Vintage San Francisco Bay Area Home

Vintage San Francisco Bay Area Home

South San Francisco CA
Stay at this holiday home in South San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions SFO Museum and Cow Palace are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (93 reviews)
"Great house, great location!"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Vintage San Francisco Bay Area Home
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

3 out of 5
2620 Jones St San Francisco CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,333 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Coral Reef Inn & Suites

Coral Reef Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
400 Park St Alameda CA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (3,006 reviews)
"Older hotel apartments. Like walking in to your grandparents place. Pretty used and will have to be updated. All was functional but worn out Nice location and easy walk to the beach and grocery stores"

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
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Stay near popular South San Francisco attractions

San Bruno Point Park

7.8/10 (451 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

NZ$69
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

NZ$192
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

NZ$97
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

NZ$363
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

NZ$85
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

NZ$93
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
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Cities near South San Francisco

The Golden Gate Bridge with a clear view of the towers and cables, spanning across the water.

San Francisco

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Daly City