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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums 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 shops 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 had 3 rooms, 2 out of the 3 had warped doors, with a good sized gap between the door and the door jam, letting the hallway light and noise in. Also felt like someone could easily kick the door in because of the gap."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
"Sparkling clean and better than most 5 star hotels for cleanliness. Amenities are few, and no water bottle was provided this time. Staff is exceptional and always friendly, responsive, and helpful."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Everything Great"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
"Cool place, great location. The staff was super friendly. The self parking was very easy."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
"Very clean and in great location"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
"Great coffee and breakfast! Every thing was up to our expectations!"
Reviewed on 31 May 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. Dragon's Gate 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.
