Parkmerced Travel Guide
San Francisco
Popular places to visit
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Golden Gate Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.
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.
Alcatraz Island
Escape to “The Rock,” home of the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned a reputation as a cold and unforgiving place.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Top hotels in Parkmerced
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
This has been mine and some friends go to spot. We call it “The Perch”. The corner rooms have you feeling nicely perched up in the sky with amazing views. Staff is always nice and helpful. Rooms are always clean. Walking distance to a lot of places. Very child friendly
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
I would stay in the new part of hotel
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Room was small but clean. Quick check in
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Great stay, location is very central and the staff was lovely
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Good location for first timers
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hotel Julian
Hotel Julian is very nice and offered everything we needed. The front desk lady Angel is really an angel. She is so helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed our stay there. We will definitely come back if we visit SF again.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkmerced
Sunset District
Consider exploring the beaches in Sunset District. If sightseeing is on the list, Ocean Beach is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Judah Street & Sunset Boulevard Station or Judah St & 34th Ave Stop to see more of the area.
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.
Golden Gate
If you're spending time in Golden Gate, check out sights like Blue Heron Lake or San Francisco Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Irving St & 9th Ave Stop or Irving St & 8th Ave Stop.
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.
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.
Western Addition
Alamo Square and Painted Ladies are top sights in Western Addition, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Duboce Avenue & Noe Street Station or Duboce Ave & Church St Stop to see more sights in the area.
