Avalon Travel Guide
San Francisco
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
1 day Hop-on Hop-off in San Francisco 20 stops 8 hours
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Top hotels in Avalon
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Overall, the stay was decent, but there were several things that could have been better. The feather pillows provided very little support, and the foam pillows sent to the room weren’t much better. The comforter was too warm, while the extra blankets were very itchy. The bathroom sink was extremely ..."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The breakfast buffet is a joke, we booked this hotel expecting something special but it’s not at all it’s just basic and you’re not even allowed to bring your coffee and cereal to your room. The bathroom we got was impossible to get into and close the door it was so tiny my legs were touching walls ..."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
The Pickwick Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"Somewhat dissapointing"
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Avalon
Fisherman's Wharf
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.
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 San Francisco Bay are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
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.
Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
