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$65
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$164
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$82
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

NZ$80
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

NZ$352
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$80
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
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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$316 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$316
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (6,342 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 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$339 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$339
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (7,669 reviews)
"Breakfast was very very good."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 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$335 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$335
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$305 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$305
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.5 out of 5
433 Powell St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$315 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$315
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Grand Hyatt San Francisco

4 out of 5
345 Stockton St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$395 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
NZ$395
23 Oct - 24 Oct
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 helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"Unfortunately one extremely rude bartender ruined my entire stay - I will not be back. This happened on the night of 9/18. After dinner I stopped in the hotel bar for a nightcap. The bar was busy so I stood a foot or two away from an open area of the bar looking at the beer taps. The bartender walked ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Grand Hyatt 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 pier with a large number of sea lions resting on floating platforms.

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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