The East Side Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit The East Side
Popular places to visit
San Bruno Point Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore San Bruno Point Park, a lovely green space in South San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
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.
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.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flying Theater Adventure
Top hotels in The East Side
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
"We completely enjoyed our stay here. The staff was excellent. The amenities were to die for."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
"Breakfast was good!"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"I stayed at this hotel for 7 days and, unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. I travel frequently for both business and leisure and often choose Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express properties because they are usually reliable. This stay, however, fell well below my expectations. The most ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The hotel was clean and in a great location. IMy only disappointment was the time of breakfast . The breakfast starts at 6:30. We had early tours and an early flight. So we only had breakfast one of the days we were there. Suggest having to go options."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"If you charge for valet then typically this Means you park in front of hotel and they take your vehicle . You have to park around the corner and the lady gave the worst instructions and I couldn’t find the parking garage. there’s hardly any room in the bathroom as wel"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Where to stay in The East Side
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.
