South Beach Travel Guide
San Francisco
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Popular places to visit
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 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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops 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 fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Lombard Street
After visiting Lombard Street, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in South Beach
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Front desk staff were polite and welcoming. Room was clean with all amenities working as they should. Only real issue I had was being told on-site parking was $95 for the night. If we wanted to pay a fraction of it, we would need to park off-site. The off-site parking was around the corner. Carrying ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hotel VIA
Clean well appointed nice bathroom good bed and linens nice coffee maker
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean room, good location.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Great location and breakfast buffet
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
One of the main reasons I booked this hotel was for the heated pool, but it was closed during my stay. When I called the front desk, they told me that Expedia was supposed to notify me about the closure. The body wash bottle in the room only had enough product for one use. The air conditioning buttons ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Me and My Husband had a very good stay. The room was beautiful so was the view. The bar and restaurant we’re also very nice. The drinks were good and so were the staff definitely would recommend.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Beach
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.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to SOMA Pilipinas – discover South of Market, 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.
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 Warfield Theatre are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
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.
