South San Francisco Travel Guide

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South San Francisco
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Where to stay in South San Francisco

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The East Side

3.5/5(19 area reviews)

While visiting The East Side, you might make a stop by sights like San Francisco Bay and San Bruno Point Park.

The East Side
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Oyster Point

3/5(1 area review)

While Oyster Point isn't home to many top sights, San Bruno Point Park and SFO Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Oyster Point
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Downtown South San Francisco

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Downtown South San Francisco, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Shops at Tanforan and SFO Museum.

Downtown South San Francisco
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Paradise Valley

While Paradise Valley may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Bruno Point Park and See's Candies.

Paradise Valley
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Serra Highlands

Though Serra Highlands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Serramonte Center and See's Candies.

Serra Highlands
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Avalon

Though Avalon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like See's Candies and The Shops at Tanforan.

Avalon
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 ฿3,386 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
฿3,386
฿3,992 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,480 reviews)
"The free breakfast was good."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd
4 out of 5
275 S Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,000 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿4,000
฿4,709 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,716 reviews)
"Immaculate room very happy with my stay would stay again"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
3 out of 5
1300 Veterans Blvd, South San Francisco, CA
The price is ฿3,570 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
฿3,570
฿4,253 total
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,565 reviews)
"Everything was great at this resort. The view were spectacular, it was so quiet and I highly recommend staying here again"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
400 Park St, Alameda, CA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,754 reviews)
"This hotel is a little dated but it is in an excellent location - only one block to the Alameda beach and shoreline. Plenty of dining options within walking distance. Located in a safe quiet area with awesome views of SF just steps away! Great value for the money."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Kasa The Addison San Francisco
Kasa The Addison San Francisco
4 out of 5
2263 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, memory foam beds and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Lombard Street and Pier ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)
Great amenities and good location
"The location is great, but very expensive. We like having a kitchen and laundry facility. There is no fan provided, so be prepared in warmer months. The bathroom door is frosted glass and does not reach the ceiling."

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025

Kasa The Addison San Francisco
Cozy and Affordable Homes in Santa Ana
Cozy and Affordable Homes in Santa Ana
2 out of 5
5 Santa Ana Ave, Daly City, CA
Stay at this apartment in Daly City. Popular attractions San Francisco Zoo and Serramonte Center are located nearby.
6.4/10 (24 reviews)
"Overall a great place to stay. It was very clean and the bad was very comfortable. Having a private bathroom is a luxury. My only dislike was the paper thin door which didn't block out any sounds in or out."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Cozy and Affordable Homes in Santa Ana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of South San Francisco

4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 16%
4 - Good
13
4 - Good 68%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 16%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

As long as you are willing to travel to the city via BART or taxi, this is a great and safe area to stay.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Not much to do in South San Francisco but the city was excellent

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Close to San Francisco so worth staying in the quiet area to travel to and from.

4/5 - Good

AA

Nice hotel. I would recommend this hotel

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