Golden Gate Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Golden Gate
Popular places to visit
Golden Gate Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.
California Academy of Sciences
This vast scientific institution is one of the world’s largest museums of natural history.
De Young Museum
This famous fine arts museum in Golden Gate Park was founded in the 19th century and boasts a collection dating back to the 1600s.
Outside Lands
Outside Lands is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Japanese Tea Garden
The oldest public Japanese garden in the United States is a place of peace and beauty nestled in Golden Gate Park.
San Francisco Botanical Garden
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore San Francisco Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
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 Golden Gate
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"A little bit too noisy in the area. Very loud music was playing late at night."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Clean rooms"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Clean rooms great view"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"Great hotel, extremely helpful staff. I would love to come back again."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Nice place."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Beautiful hotel, classy with great rooms and amenities."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Golden Gate
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.
