North Beach Travel Guide
San Francisco
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Popular places to visit
Pier 39
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Pier 39, a popular shopping spot in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Exploratorium
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Exploratorium during your travels in San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Aquarium of the Bay
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea creatures at Aquarium of the Bay during your holiday to San Francisco. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Coit Tower
Find out about the history of San Francisco with a stop at Coit Tower. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
San Francisco Carousel
Enjoy an outing to San Francisco Carousel during your stay in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in San Francisco. Take in the acclaimed art galleries and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in North Beach
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Extra fees charged at check-in. Overall good experience though.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
This is a fun place in a top tourist spot, with parking. Works really well
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
Clean, good security, lighting, & location.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Very nice hotel, great breakfast, everything what I wanted to visit was nearby, walking distance/ bus/ uber.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
This hotel is in the perfect location to do all the must do’s in San Francisco. The stop for the bus to the Golden Gate Bridge is directly across the street. The pier for Alcatraz is less than fifteen minutes away. Fisherman’s Warf or the Cable Car stop is five minutes away. And the best, a Trader ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Beach
Russian Hill
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 Van Ness Avenue.
Chinatown
Enjoy the popular shops in Chinatown. St. Mary Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Chinatown-Rose Pak Stop or Powell St & Clay St Stop to see more of San Francisco.
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 Ghirardelli Square.
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.
Financial District
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Embarcadero Center to Market Street Railway Museum – discover Financial District, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
