Central Waterfront Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Central Waterfront

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Waterfront

Mission District
You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. San Francisco Public Library is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city.

South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Civic Center
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Civic Center. Top attractions like Asian Art Museum of San Francisco and Civic Center Plaza are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Van Ness Station or Market St & Van Ness Ave 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 Chase Center are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.

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.

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.
- Museum of Craft & Design
- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Chase Center
- Moscone Convention Center
- Alcatraz Island
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Jack London Square
- Lombard Street
- Muir Woods National Monument
- San Francisco State University
- Oakland Arena
- University of San Francisco
- Ferry Building
- Ocean Beach
- San Mateo County Event Center
- San Francisco Zoo
- Berkeley Marina
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Greek Theater