South Beach Travel Guide
San Francisco
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Popular places to visit
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
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.
Golden Gate Bridge
Arguably the most famous and enduring icon of San Francisco which you can drive along or even explore on foot.
Alcatraz Island
Explore 'The Rock' in San Francisco Bay – once home to one of the world's most notorious prisons.
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 notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco
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Other neighbourhoods around South Beach
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 Mission Rock Station or UCSF/Chase Center Stop.
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.
Financial District
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Embarcadero Center to TransAmerica Pyramid – discover Financial District, 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.
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.
Chinatown
Enjoy the popular shops in Chinatown. Dragon's Gate is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Chinatown-Rose Pak Stop or Powell St & Clay St Stop to see more of San Francisco.
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- Oracle Park
- Brannan Street Wharf
- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- San Francisco Bay
- Chase Center
- Alcatraz Island
- Moscone Convention Center
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Jack London Square
- Lombard Street
- University of California
- Muir Woods National Monument
- Ocean Beach
- University of San Francisco
- Embarcadero Center
- San Francisco Zoo
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Berkeley Marina
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Greek Theater
- San Mateo County Event Center
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
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