Pacific Heights Travel Guide

San Francisco

Pacific Heights featuring a garden
Pacific Heights featuring a house and heritage elements
Pacific Heights featuring street scenes and a coastal town
Pacific Heights which includes landscape views, a city and a playground
Pacific Heights

One of San Francisco’s most exclusive neighbourhoods features stunning mansions, spectacular views and a great selection of shops and restaurants.

Experience San Francisco at its most magnificent in Pacific Heights. Find this exclusive neighborhood in the heart of the city, roughly bordered by Van Ness and Presidio Avenues and Pine and Vallejo streets. Walk along its elegant streets, lined with stunning mansions and beautiful views of San Francisco Bay.

Walk down Fillmore Street and explore its charming shops with clothing stores and one-of-a-kind boutiques. Check out the burgeoning dining scene, which offers restaurants ranging from small cafés to gourmet fine dining experiences.

Relax on one of the benches in Alta Plaza Park and take in additional beautiful views of the city. Play tennis or basketball or take the kids in your group to the colorful playground. Join the dog walkers and picnickers that flock to Lafayette Park.

The highlight of Pacific Heights is its stunning homes. Nearby, view Spreckels Mansion, the iconic colonnaded mansion belonging to famous novelist Danielle Steele. Travel back in time at the Victorian-style Haas-Lilienthal House, featuring original furniture and ornate decor.

One of the oldest buildings, located along Pacific Avenue, was built in 1853, but most of the homes were built after the devastating 1906 earthquake. See spectacular homes ranging in style from Victorian to Edwardian to Châteauesque and more. Spot the German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Vietnamese consulates.

Explore Billionaire’s Row, a segment of Broadway between Divisadero and Lyon streets. This exclusive corner of Pacific Heights has been home to some of the city’s wealthiest families, such as Larry Ellison and George Lucas.

Enjoy spectacular views from the top of the Lyon Street Steps. Look west toward the lush forest of the Presidio and east toward the glamorous mansions. See the city unfold below you with foggy San Francisco Bay beyond. From here, you may see the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Treasure Island, the Bay Bridge and more.

Travel to the rest of the city from Pacific Heights. The Presidio, Marina and Nob Hill are all within walking distance. If you don’t feel like braving the hills on foot, hop on one of the many buses making frequent runs through the neighborhood.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Pacific Heights

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
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! (6,507 reviews)
"Very clean and wonderful breakfast!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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 ฿4,263 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿4,263
฿5,018 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (4,201 reviews)
"Not bad location, spacious room for family with children. Breakfast is value for money when could paid while making booking but only 2 adults allowed so it turned out expensive for teenagers when bought at the counter. Don’t like the shower without hand held shower head. No drinking water bottles ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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 ฿3,009 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿3,009
฿3,421 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (1,849 reviews)
"After a very frustrating experience at the airport, we felt extremely welcomed here! The check-in staff was so friendly and sweet, and we had only reserved our room less than a half hour before showing up. Not a problem at all! We had a pleasant dinner at the resaurant and enjoyed a soak on the hottub. ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ฿3,924 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿3,924
฿4,618 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (1,407 reviews)
Great place
"Beds and pillows were comfortable. The property was clean and lovely. The staff was very welcoming and helpful."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
1300 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA
The price is ฿4,630 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿4,630
฿6,935 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,619 reviews)
"Good location in fisherman’s wharf area. Lovely welcoming feel when you walk in and great reception staff!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
2 out of 5
1075 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ฿2,684 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿2,684
฿3,158 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (696 reviews)
Great hotel!
"This hotel is awesome. we read some poorceeviews before going and don't understand people. couldn't have been nicer."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
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Other neighbourhoods around Pacific Heights

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
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
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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
Nob Hill showing street scenes and a city

Nob Hill

4.5/5(78 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Grace Cathedral to SF Masonic Auditorium – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Nob Hill
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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
Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring a bay or harbour

Fisherman's Wharf

5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Fisherman's Wharf

Pacific Heights Travel Guide