West Portal Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit West Portal
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Top hotels in West Portal
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"The hotel was under construction but they still managed to keep clear paths in and out of the building. Parking was a little harder with construction but the rooms, restaurant and staff were great ."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"Somewhat dissapointing"
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
"Valet was quick and easy...fast check in...clean room....friendly staff...beautiful city view. Will stay here again."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Where to stay in West Portal
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.
