Hayes Valley Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Hayes Street
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Hayes Street during your trip to San Francisco. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Golden Gate Bridge
Arguably the most famous and enduring icon of San Francisco which you can drive along or even explore on foot.
Golden Gate Park
Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere among the trees and wildlife here at San Francisco's much-loved park.
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.
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Top hotels in Hayes Valley
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Easily accessible and I liked having the bar/restaurant in the lobby
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Nice Property at an excellent location. Good restaurants around. Hotel staff is humble and helpful. Great Breakfast too. Super clean rooms
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 — A Truly Magical Stay! I can’t say enough wonderful things about this beautiful hotel. From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional—warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Every staff member went above and beyond to make our stay feel special. But what absolutely stole ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Staff was courteous
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Breakfast was not included in our stay. So we didn’t go down for that. $14/person was too costly for us.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Yes
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hayes Valley
Western Addition
Alamo Square and Painted Ladies are top sights in Western Addition, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Duboce Avenue & Noe Street Station or Duboce Ave & Church St Stop to see more sights in the area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hayes Valley Travel Guide
- U.S. Mint
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- Moscone Convention Center
- San Francisco Bay
- Oracle Park
- Chase Center
- Jack London Square
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Lombard Street
- Alcatraz Island
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- University of San Francisco
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- San Mateo County Event Center
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Embarcadero Center
- Ocean Beach
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
- California Academy of Sciences
- San Francisco Zoo
- Point Reyes National Seashore
