Emerald Hills Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Golden Gate Bridge
Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.

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.

Golden Gate Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.

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.

Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.

Lombard Street
Often incorrectly called the world’s crookedest street, this San Francisco roadway is an iconic spot to see, photograph and drive down.
Things to do

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Emerald Hills

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Clean well appointed room, excellent restaurant for a hotel. Friendly staff. Excellent value.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Room was fine, but I stay there because you have a good rate.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Maple Tree Inn
The check staff were very energic and friendly and could tell they like they job, the room was absolutely perfect
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Excellent stay, quite comfortable and clean.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront
Clean
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Location and price! 24 hour shuttle service to SFO
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Emerald Hills

Excelsior
Though Excelsior may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cow Palace and San Bruno Mountain State Park.

Bernal Heights
Appreciated for its bars and architecture, you might consider exploring Bernal Heights. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Esmeralda Slide Park, and jump on the metro at 30th St & Dolores St Stop or San Jose Ave & Randall St Stop to get around the city.

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.

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.
