Bayfront Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Bayfront
Stay near popular Bayfront attractions
Things to do
Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket
Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour
2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Private Half Moon Bay Coastal Delights Driving Tour
Top hotels in Bayfront
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"This is cost effective, convenient, and adequate place to stay. It does give me pause to be more positive when the front desk employees are often on their their cell phones. The shuttle service to and from the airport is awesome!"
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
"Great place for families, we stayed there for 2 days. The facility is really clean and is really calm and relaxing. The rooms were comfortable and clean a little outdated but sort of cool and its own way. Complementary breakfast is nice, we would’ve loved to use the pool and hot tub during the adults ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026
San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
"Nice waterfront view"
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
"It was OK really nothing much to do"
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Bayfront
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.
