Presidio Travel Guide

San Francisco

Golden Gate Bridge showing mist or fog and a bridge
Presidio of San Francisco showing a bridge, a bay or harbour and heritage architecture
Golden Gate Bridge showing a bridge, views and landscape views
Presidio
Baker Beach featuring mist or fog, a bridge and a sandy beach

Popular places to visit

Presidio of San Francisco featuring a garden, a monument and landscape views

Presidio of San Francisco

Discover history, culture, open spaces, spectacular views and the Jedi Master Yoda at this former military base.

Presidio of San Francisco
Walt Disney Family Museum

Walt Disney Family Museum

Discover the man behind Mickey Mouse at this interactive museum located in the heart of San Francisco’s Presidio neighborhood.

Walt Disney Family Museum
Baker Beach showing landscape views, a bridge and rugged coastline

Baker Beach

This mile-long stretch of beach offers striking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands.

Baker Beach
San Francisco

Crissy Field

Sitting near one of the USA’s iconic structures, the Golden Gate Bridge, this relatively new attraction has a major city on one side and a beach on the other.

Crissy Field
Presidio Golf Course

Presidio Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in San Francisco at Presidio Golf Course. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

Presidio Golf Course
Marshall Beach

Marshall Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Marshall Beach during your trip to San Francisco?

Marshall Beach

Things to do

San Francisco: Self-Driving Tour via the Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco City Day Tour: GPS-Guided Drive

฿551
per traveller
San Francisco City Day Tour: GPS-Guided Drive
Alcatraz Combo with San Francisco Private Group City Tour in Jeep

Alcatraz & San Francisco Combo Private Small Group Tour

฿7,851
per adult
Alcatraz & San Francisco Combo Private Small Group Tour
San Francisco: Silent Disco Yoga at Baker Beach

San Francisco: Silent Disco Yoga at Baker Beach

฿1,071
per adult
San Francisco: Silent Disco Yoga at Baker Beach
Painted Ladies Alamo Square

Express San Francisco Layover Tour w Airport Pickup and Dropoff

฿9,375
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Express San Francisco Layover Tour w Airport Pickup and Dropoff
Self-Guided Palace of Fine Arts to Golden Gate Bridge Audio Tour

Self-Guided Palace of Fine Arts to Golden Gate Bridge Audio Tour

฿324
per adult
Self-Guided Palace of Fine Arts to Golden Gate Bridge Audio Tour
Sunset at The Golden Gate

Private San Francisco Sunset Photography Experience

฿11,354
per adult
Private San Francisco Sunset Photography Experience
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Top hotels in Presidio

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is ฿4,243 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,243
฿4,994 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,373 reviews)
"It was very good stay"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ฿3,664 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿3,664
฿5,647 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,642 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ฿3,777 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,777
฿4,445 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,526 reviews)
"I found my stay at this hotel to be quite pleasant. The cleanliness was impressive, and the staff was wonderful. Furthermore, parking was easily accessible, and I encountered no difficulties whatsoever."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA
The price is ฿3,271 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,271
฿3,719 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,947 reviews)
"Was older but worked for the night"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,801 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
฿5,801
฿8,349 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,776 reviews)
"The architecture of the hotel is amazing ! It gives a very upscale vibe! We did not have any issues. The rooms were clean, the staff was helpful and polite. We would definitely book here again"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

4 out of 5
999 California Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is ฿4,955 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,955
฿7,051 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,065 reviews)
"Great location !"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Presidio

Pacific Heights featuring a garden

Pacific Heights

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Take time in Pacific Heights to visit attractions like Van Ness Avenue and Mrs. Doubtfire House. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at California St & Van Ness Ave Stop to see more of the city.

Pacific Heights
Marina District which includes heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Marina District

4/5(80 area reviews)

The beautiful waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Marina District. Make a stop by San Francisco Bay or Chestnut Street while you're exploring the area.

Marina District
Cow Hollow featuring signage and street scenes

Cow Hollow

3.5/5(9 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants a bustling marina and top sights from Union Street to Van Ness Avenue – discover Cow Hollow, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Cow Hollow
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Western Addition

4/5(24 area reviews)

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.

Western Addition
California Academy of Sciences showing interior views as well as a large group of people

Golden Gate

If you're spending time in Golden Gate, check out sights like San Francisco Botanical Garden or Japanese Tea Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Irving St & 9th Ave Stop or Irving St & 8th Ave Stop.

Golden Gate
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Russian Hill

4/5(4 area reviews)

Travellers choose Russian Hill for its pristine beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Hyde St & Filbert St Stop or Hyde St & Union St Stop and check out top sights like Macondray Lane.

Russian Hill

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