What to do in South San Francisco, CA
Activities, attractions and tours
Visit South San Francisco
Explore thousands of activities with free cancellation and no added fees.
Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more.
Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel.
Most fun & popular experiences in South San Francisco
Tours & day trips
See all 282 activities
San Francisco Night Tour
History & culture
See all 123 activities
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Private & custom tours
See all 76 activities
GoCar San Francisco Tour
Adventure & outdoor
See all 50 activities
San Francisco Giants Baseball Game at Oracle Park
Cruises & boat tours
See all 41 activities
San Francisco CityPASS®: Experience 4 must-see attractions
What to do in South San Francisco
Popular places to visit
Golden Gate Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.
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 Bridge
Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
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 shops in this vibrant area.
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.
Presidio of San Francisco
Discover history, culture, open spaces, spectacular views and the Jedi Master Yoda at this former military base.
Lombard Street
Often incorrectly called the world’s crookedest street, this San Francisco roadway is an iconic spot to see, photograph and drive down.
Union Square
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Union Square during your stay in San Francisco. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Explore areas of South San Francisco
The East Side
While visiting The East Side, you might make a stop by sights like San Francisco Bay and San Bruno Point Park.
Oyster Point
While Oyster Point isn't home to many top sights, San Bruno Point Park and The Shops at Tanforan are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown South San Francisco
While there might not be top attractions in Downtown South San Francisco, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Shops at Tanforan and See's Candies.
Paradise Valley
While Paradise Valley may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Bruno Point Park and See's Candies.
Avalon
Though Avalon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like See's Candies and The Shops at Tanforan.
Serra Highlands
Though Serra Highlands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Serramonte Center and See's Candies.
- South San Francisco sightseeing tours & attractions
- Hotels near popular San Francisco Attractions
- Cities to visit near South San Francisco
- Stanford University
- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Oracle Park
- San Francisco Bay
- Alcatraz Island
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Jack London Square
- Stanford University Medical Center
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- Union Square
- Oakland Arena
- Ferry Building
- Ocean Beach
- Embarcadero Center
- San Francisco Zoo
- California Academy of Sciences