Avalon Travel Guide
San Francisco
Things to do
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
Top hotels in Avalon
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Accessibility to all the tourist destinations."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Entire staff were friendly and efficient, from the restaurant staff, to the cleaners, & front desk. Clean environment with plenty of towels and amenities. Felt safe with access to the garage/outside hotel. Only little thing was I had to go all the way down to the lower level to get free water."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Amazing experience!"
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Very mediocre for a Hilton. Clean rooms but very thin walls in adjoining rooms. Toiletries not restocked when we got in the room. Staff unable to help with local questions."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 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.
