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 Bayfront
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
The staff was Amazing, and the room was clean with a very comfortable bed
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Very quiet and convenient airport shuttle. Love the pillows best night sleep in a hotel. Outdated carpet but overall, very clean. We left early so didn't experience the breakfast. Love the walk around the bay and hotel and seeing planes landing.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Clean room and attentive staff
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
Clean and convenient. Staff was friendly. I think circuit breaker tripped (or something) as no power in half of the room on the morning of departure but otherwise all good
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Location was great! Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The RIU is in an excellent location, close to Pier 39 & Fisherman's Wharf! The staff were very helpful! Rooms were large & very clean!Breakfast was great, plenty of hot & cold choices but it does get busy after 7.30am! Would definitely choose the RIU if visiting again!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bayfront
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 Letterform Archive 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. San Francisco Public Library 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 Lucky Strike San Francisco, 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 San Francisco Mint to Children's Creativity Museum – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Bayfront Travel Guide
- Stanford University
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Pier 39
- Moscone Convention Center
- Golden Gate Park
- Chase Center
- Oracle Park
- San Francisco Bay
- Googleplex
- Alcatraz Island
- Jack London Square
- Lombard Street
- Presidio of San Francisco
- University of San Francisco
- Shoreline Amphitheatre
- Silicon Valley
- Embarcadero Center
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Ocean Beach
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
- San Mateo County Event Center
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Palace of Fine Arts
