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$345
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

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$407 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
NZ$407
per night
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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! (7,678 reviews)
"We had a great stay - convenient location, helpful staff, great breakfast, and rooms were promptly cleaned and restocked each day!"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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$325 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$325
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (6,292 reviews)
"Ice and water machines . Ac in the room,thou it is loud, it is helpful to drown out the street noise. Rooms are clean , staff is friendly. Walkable location"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$239 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$239
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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
The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel

3.5 out of 5
85 5th St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$209 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$209
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
The Pickwick Hotel
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.5 out of 5
433 Powell St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$306 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$306
per night
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,451 reviews)
"Somewhat dissapointing"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Stanford Court San Francisco

Stanford Court San Francisco

4 out of 5
905 California Street San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$395 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
NZ$395
per night
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Stanford Court 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 San Francisco Bay 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 San Francisco Bay – 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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