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 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.
Coit Tower
Find out about the history of San Francisco with a stop at Coit Tower. Discover the fascinating museums 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 notable monuments 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 theatre scene and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in North Beach
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
We basically just slept at the hotel one night, ate breakfast the next morning, and caught our flight home. We had no complaints! Rooms are spacious and comfortable and the breakfast was impressive. Would stay here again!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Great location, clean room. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
Pool was small and not as warm as expected. Rest of the facilities were great. Parking was expensive, when street parking is free after 7pm.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Location was perfect
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Parking was great breakfast no good did not give free breakfast like all the other hotels
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Parking was great. Valet was easy to use. Breakfast had a lot of choices. Good location
Reviewed on 15 Apr 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. Commercial Street 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 San Francisco Bay.
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.
