Marina District Travel Guide

San Francisco

Marina District which includes heritage architecture as well as a small group of people
Marina District showing heritage architecture as well as a small group of people
Marina District which includes heritage architecture
Marina District featuring heritage architecture
Marina District

Visit the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre and marvel at views of the Golden Gate Bridge at this popular waterfront neighborhood.

San Francisco’s Marina District is a stunning neighborhood next to the bay with green spaces, waterfront vistas and chic shops, restaurants and bars. Take photographs of the exquisite Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, a replica of a faux-classical structure originally built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition.

The Palace of Fine Arts Theatre is the only surviving structure from a collection of pieces made for the 1915 expo, a world’s fair designed to celebrate the city’s recovery from the 1906 earthquake and fire. Though it was originally made of wood, burlap and plaster, the palace was later recast in concrete and surrounds a small man-made lagoon lined with Australian eucalyptus trees. Attend an art exhibit or music performance here.

Join a guided tour of the neighborhood to find out more about its history. Admire art deco-style buildings and learn about the devastating impact of the 1906 earthquake on the city.

Enjoy picturesque views of the Golden Gate Bridge from the grass of Marina Green. This small park overlooks an acoustic sculpture known as the Wave Organ, which is located at the end of a jetty that juts out into the bay. Listen to the various sounds produced by the waves that roll in. The sculpture produces the most sound around high tide.

Discover Crissy Field to the west of the jetty. This pretty grassland and marshland area is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and offers great views of the Golden Gate Bridge. The park contains an environmental education center, a restored shoreline with native wildlife and walking trails.

The San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park borders the Marina District to the east. Study a collection of floating historic ships at the park’s Hyde Street Pier. Investigate the range of fascinating exhibits at the Maritime Museum in the Aquatic Park Bathhouse Building. This museum features a range of fascinating artworks inspired by San Francisco’s maritime history.

Find the Marina District east of Crissy Field and the Golden Gate Bridge. Bus services connect it to other parts of the city.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Marina District

Comfort Inn by the Bay

Comfort Inn by the Bay

2.5 out of 5
2775 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₹11,080 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
₹11,080
₹13,040 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,168 reviews)
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Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Comfort Inn by the Bay
Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

3.5 out of 5
2190 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,374 reviews)
"Parking was secure so were elevators , check in was 5 mins , room was perfect we actually got to see the gg bridge from it and very central !"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites
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 ₹11,137 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
₹11,137
₹13,107 total
30 Oct - 31 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,707 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay — the hotel had a welcoming atmosphere and the amenities were nice. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. The only thing that stood out was that it wasn’t quite as clean as I expected (a bit of dust and a few missed spots). Other than that, it was a good experience, ..."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
380 S Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA
The price is ₹8,414 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
₹8,414
₹9,938 total
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,649 reviews)
"Shuttle was on time"

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA
The price is ₹8,002 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹8,002
₹9,098 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,304 reviews)
"Good Rooms with greate view"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₹12,041 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
₹12,041
₹14,172 total
30 Oct - 31 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,783 reviews)
"Love stay at this property when visiting San Francisco. Francisco is extremely close to all tourist attractions in Union Square clean customer service will return."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Handlery Union Square Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Marina District

Cow Hollow featuring signage and street scenes

Cow Hollow

3.5/5(9 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants a bustling marina and top sights from Union Street to Van Ness Avenue – discover Cow Hollow, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Cow Hollow
Pacific Heights featuring a garden

Pacific Heights

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Take time in Pacific Heights to visit attractions like Van Ness Avenue and Mrs. Doubtfire House. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at California St & Van Ness Ave Stop to see more of the city.

Pacific Heights
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Russian Hill

4/5(4 area reviews)

Travellers choose Russian Hill for its pristine beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Hyde St & Filbert St Stop or Hyde St & Union St Stop and check out top sights like Macondray Lane.

Russian Hill
Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring a bay or harbour

Fisherman's Wharf

5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Fisherman's Wharf
Nob Hill showing street scenes and a city

Nob Hill

4.5/5(78 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Nob Hill
North Beach which includes skyline and a city

North Beach

4.5/5(129 area reviews)

Travellers love North Beach for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Columbus Ave & Lombard St Stop or Columbus Ave & Chestnut St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.

North Beach


Marina District Travel Guide