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.
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 art galleries 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.
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.
USS Pampanito
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at USS Pampanito during your travels in San Francisco. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in North Beach
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Clean room great complementary breakfast
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco
Friendly service all throughout the hotel, good breakfast, safe and walkable location.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
The hotel was very nice and located near many attractions.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
The hotel is nice new and clean , is missing breakfast. Only food or snacks available to purchase . We travel by car from las Vegas and our check in was at midnight. We were tired and the gentleman at check in was very rude. We need a different parking because our rented van was to high. The check ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
This is a cute kind of eclectic spot. Room was clean and nicely appointed. The outdoor courtyard and activities areas are very unique. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
The hotel was spotless and really friendly staff, I arrived at 10am after a long flight and they allowed me to check in early as they had a room available, very thankful for that. I would highly recommend and would stay here again in the future.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 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 Club Fugazi.
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.
