Sunset District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Golden Gate Bridge spanning the San Francisco Bay, with hills and greenery in the foreground.
The Golden Gate Bridge with its distinctive towers and cables, surrounded by trees and hills.
A street corner with a pizza restaurant named Pasquale's Pizzeria.
A street lined with colorful buildings, including a blue building with a 'Plaza' sign, a red building with a 'TART' sign, and a beige building with a 'Republic Bank' sign.
A road with cyclists, a steep hillside, and a clear sky.

Stay near popular Sunset District attractions

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and a clear blue ocean.

Ocean Beach

9.0/10 (432 reviews)
Relax on the sand, spot seabirds, fly kites and enjoy other outdoor activities at this secluded San Francisco beach.
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Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

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

NZ$67
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$189
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

NZ$240
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

NZ$95
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$95
per adult
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

NZ$92
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
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Our pick of the best Sunset District Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$304 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$304
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,137 reviews)
"Comfortable bed, friendly staff, very convenient location."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$352 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$352
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,599 reviews)
"Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast buffet is very good with lots of staff to accommodate guests even though very busy."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$329 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$329
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,436 reviews)
"Room layout was great. Had 2 doubles and we separate areas in the room. The water filter system available was appreciated. ONLY upgrade I see with Hotel is the TVs are older and small."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$294 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$294
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

4 out of 5
55 Cyril Magnin St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$304 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$304
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,589 reviews)
"This hotel exceeded my expectations. The staff was awesome and helped in every way possible. Found our favorite place to stay in San Francisco. Love this hotel!"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$284 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$284
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,427 reviews)
"We winded up not staying. Place outside of it looked sketchy. No parking."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
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Our guide on where to stay in Sunset District

Find the best Sunset District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A street with shops, including a crystal shop and a crepes cafe.

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.

A cityscape with tall buildings, a central plaza with palm trees, and a flag on one of the buildings.

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.

A trolley on a street with buildings and a clock tower.

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.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a central park with pathways, and a few people walking.

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.

A street lined with historic buildings, parked cars, and a clear blue sky.

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.

Sunset District Travel Guide

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