Bair Island Travel Guide
San Francisco
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Popular places to visit
Golden Gate Bridge
Arguably the most famous and enduring icon of San Francisco which you can drive along or even explore on foot.
Pier 39
Enjoy the street entertainment, the souvenir shops and the rides at this waterside attraction, where you can see sea lions playing.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Golden Gate Park
Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere among the trees and wildlife here at San Francisco's much-loved park.
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Alcatraz Island
Explore 'The Rock' in San Francisco Bay – once home to one of the world's most notorious prisons.
Top hotels in Bair Island
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Clean room, nice accommodations. Close to airport and they had shuttle service, however, it ran every 45 minutes so we took an Uber instead from the airport.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Expensive parking $36 a day
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Great stay. Clean room.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Location great Room clean but shabby Unfortunately i found out about a 11.oo CREDIT i was entitled to at checkout....really could have used it...or found out about it at check-in
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Helpful
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Room was great, staff was wonderful
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bair Island
Excelsior
Though Excelsior may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cow Palace and San Bruno Mountain State Park.
Potrero Hill
The live music and architecture are just a few things visitors like about Potrero Hill. San Francisco Bay and Museum of Craft & Design are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at 20th Street Station or 23rd Street Station to get around the larger area.
Noe Valley
Appreciated for its churches and architecture, you might consider exploring Noe Valley. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 22nd St Hill, and jump on the metro at Church St & Clipper St Stop or Church St & 24th St Stop to get around the city.
Mission District
You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. SOMA Pilipinas is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city.
Mission Bay
While you're in Mission Bay, take in top sights like Chase Center or Lefty O'Doul Bridge, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at UCSF/Chase Center Stop or Mission Rock Station.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from SOMA Pilipinas to San Francisco Mint – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Bair Island Travel Guide
- Stanford University
- San Francisco Bay
- Googleplex
- Winchester Mystery House
- Santana Row Shopping Center
- California's Great America
- PayPal Park
- Shoreline Amphitheatre
- Silicon Valley
- Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center
- San Mateo County Event Center
- Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall
- Yahoo Headquarters
- Great Mall of the Bay Area
- Miramar Beach
- Apple Campus
- California State University East Bay
- Stanford Stadium
- Cow Palace
- Half Moon Bay State Beach
- Apple Park Visitor Center
