Embarcadero Travel Guide
San Francisco
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Popular places to visit
Ferry Building
During your trip to San Francisco, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ferry Building. Discover the fascinating museums 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 fascinating museums.
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.
Oracle Park
Catch an event at Oracle Park during your trip to San Francisco. Take in the acclaimed art galleries and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or experience the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Golden Gate Bridge
After visiting Golden Gate Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Embarcadero
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Very convenient location. Lovely corner room view. Reasonably priced. We walked almost everywhere, incl Fisherman's Wharf, for dinner. (It's an uphill walk back...)
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
The staff at this hotel is amazing. The only downside is the pool was undergoing maintenance. Otherwise, the hotel is in a perfect location for all your travel needs.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Room was small but clean. Quick check in
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Great stay, location is very central and the staff was lovely
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great location! Property is nice. Clean property.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hotel Julian
The restaurant/bar Carlotta's was closed for the season and it wasn't mentioned anywhere on the website. It was the main reason we chose this hotel over others. Nothing special without Carlotta's.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Embarcadero
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.
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.
North Beach
Travellers love North Beach for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Columbus Ave & Lombard St Stop or Columbus Ave & Chestnut St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.
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.
South Park
Oracle Park and Brannan Street Wharf are a few top attractions in South Park. Hop around the city on the metro at 2nd & King Station or Fourth-Brannan Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
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 San Francisco Bay are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
