Vista del Mar Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Vista del Mar
Stay near popular Vista del Mar attractions
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)
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
Top hotels in Vista del Mar
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"This hotel is located in a very central safe place in Fisherman's Wharf where you can walk to just about anything. Breakfast buffet was extraordinary. Warm outdoor pool and spacious rooms. Would highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"I'm surprised at how many positive reviews this hotel has. We may have just been unlucky but weren't happy with our stay. Poor encounter with the valet - the man we were dealing with was super rude. Also, $67/night to park is absurd. I would rather just park my car and pay a more reasonable amount ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"I had a great stay here, the room was clean & the staff was very friendly and open to answering any questions I had!"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"The staff were very friendly and helpful. Location was perfect and room was clean. Made our trip much better!"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Clean and very friendly environment. Close to lots of places to explore with transportation readily available."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Always a great stay this is also a great location!"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Vista del Mar
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 Chase Center 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.
