South San Francisco Travel Guide

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South San Francisco
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Where to stay in South San Francisco

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The East Side

4/5(18 area reviews)

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

The East Side
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Oyster Point

3/5(1 area review)

While Oyster Point isn't home to many top sights, San Bruno Point Park and SFO Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Oyster Point
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Downtown South San Francisco

4/5(3 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Downtown South San Francisco, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Shops at Tanforan and SFO Museum.

Downtown South San Francisco
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Paradise Valley

While Paradise Valley may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Bruno Point Park and See's Candies.

Paradise Valley
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Avalon

Though Avalon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like See's Candies and The Shops at Tanforan.

Avalon
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Serra Highlands

Though Serra Highlands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Serramonte Center and See's Candies.

Serra Highlands
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

3 out of 5
1300 Veterans Blvd, South San Francisco, CA
The price is NZ$228 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$228
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,698 reviews)
"Shuttle was convenient. Bay view room is really pretty. Room in general was very spacious."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
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$122 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$122
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean ...
5.8/10 (2,567 reviews)
Clean Room, Comfortable Bed
"Clean room, very comfortable bed but the rooms need some upgrading."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
380 S Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA
The price is NZ$205 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
NZ$205
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,594 reviews)
"Closed to the airport with shuttle service. Thank you"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Vintage San Francisco Bay Area Home

Vintage San Francisco Bay Area Home

South San Francisco
Stay at this vacation home in South San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Artichoke Joe's Casino and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (76 reviews)
"This property was a great location and perfect for what we needed for a weekend."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Vintage San Francisco Bay Area Home
Coral Reef Inn & Suites

Coral Reef Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
400 Park St, Alameda, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,807 reviews)
"This place has seen better days but is still fairly nice. Large rooms. More than one light bulb didn't work, but everything else did. Carpets are worn but seem clean."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Cozy and Affordable Homes in Santa Ana

Cozy and Affordable Homes in Santa Ana

2 out of 5
5 Santa Ana Ave, Daly City, CA
Stay at this apartment in Daly City. Popular attractions San Francisco Zoo and Serramonte Center are located nearby.
6.4/10 (24 reviews)
"Overall a great place to stay. It was very clean and the bad was very comfortable. Having a private bathroom is a luxury. My only dislike was the paper thin door which didn't block out any sounds in or out."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Cozy and Affordable Homes in Santa Ana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of South San Francisco

3.8
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
1
5 - Excellent 6%
4 - Good
14
4 - Good 78%
3 - Okay
2
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 6%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Didn't really stop in S San Francisco other than to join with friends for dinner en route between Auckland and Missoula. There are some good places to eat near the hotel.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Whilst the hotel was great, there is very limited dining options close by, none within walking distance. Hotel bistro was good.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Good range of eateries on Grand Avenue

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Plenty to see and do, but stay downtown if you can afford it.

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