Popular places to visit
Golden Gate Bridge
Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.
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.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Moscone Convention Center, a top convention center in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Golden Gate Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
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.
Bayfront Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Expensive parking $36 a day
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Clean room and lovely staff
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
8.5/10. I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. Although, much of its facilities and outlook resemble the 1990s, this is not a negative, since everthing was well maintained. Furthermore, this also meant that rather than plastic and cheap kitsch, you will find lots of natural materials being used. For example, ...
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
Clean and convenient. Staff was friendly. I think circuit breaker tripped (or something) as no power in half of the room on the morning of departure but otherwise all good
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean,good location,on site parking.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Very clean
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Bayfront
Excelsior
While Excelsior isn't home to many top sights, Cow Palace and San Bruno Mountain State Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Potrero Hill
The live music and architecture are just a few things visitors like about Potrero Hill. San Francisco Bay and Letterform Archive are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at 20th Street Station or 23rd Street Station to get around the larger area.
Noe Valley
Appreciated for its churches and architecture, you might consider exploring Noe Valley. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 22nd St Hill, and jump on the metro at Church St & Clipper St Stop or Church St & 24th St Stop to get around the city.
Mission District
Mission District is a destination travelers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to explore sights like San Francisco Public Library.
Mission Bay
While you're in Mission Bay, take in top sights like Chase Center or Lucky Strike San Francisco, and hop on the metro to see more the city at UCSF/Chase Center Stop or Mission Rock Station.
South of Market
San Francisco Mint and Children's Creativity Museum are top sights in South of Market, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Yerba Buena-Moscone Station or Fourth-Brannan Station to see more sights in the area.
Bayfront, CA
- Stanford University
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Pier 39
- Moscone Convention Center
- Chase Center
- Oracle Park
- Googleplex
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Stanford University Medical Center
- San Francisco State University
- Shoreline Amphitheatre
- Silicon Valley
- Embarcadero Center
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Palace of Fine Arts
