Emerald Hills Travel Guide
San Francisco
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Popular places to visit
Golden Gate Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.
Pier 39
This waterfront attraction offers thrilling rides, innovative street performers and colorful souvenir shops, but it’s the sea lions that win the day.
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 Bridge
Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.
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.
Alcatraz Island
Escape to “The Rock,” home of the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned a reputation as a cold and unforgiving place.
Things to do
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Top hotels in Emerald Hills
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Excellent place for an overnight stay when using SFO airport (either arriving or departing). Used this hotel as we flew in from NYC for our vacation to Sonoma Valley. We appreciated that the accommodations were clean and the staff was helpful. Parking was free and plentiful. We also enjoyed the hot ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"Bad shower faucet, room cleaning had to be requested and wifi VERY slow. Stay there 15 20 times over past 20 years, next time a different place."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
"It is cheap and clean. Worked fine for a one-night stay at the airport. It is a low-end hotel."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"I water issue"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd
"Everything was excellent."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
"Parking lot hard to get out of due to Veterans avenue being a one-way street and very busy. Great air conditioning! Unfriendly staff while checking in. Didn't tell us you get 10% off as a guest at IHOP. Found that out when checking out. Otherwise room was clean. Watch out for staying on ground floor ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Emerald Hills
Potrero Hill
The live music and architecture are just a few things visitors like about Potrero Hill. San Francisco Bay and Museum of Craft & Design 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. SOMA Pilipinas 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 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 Park
Oracle Park and Brannan Street Wharf are a few top attractions in South Park. Hop around the city on the metro at 2nd & King Station or Fourth-Brannan Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to San Francisco Bay – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
