Embarcadero Center

The Embarcadero at dusk showing the Ferry Building and the Embarcadero Center
San Francisco f- streetcar, tram or muni trolley traveling down the Embarcadero on a sunny day. Vintage streetcar originally a Pacific Electric car built in 1948 trolley. Tribute livery.
This spot is located on top of 2 Embarcadero Center right next to the Fitness SF. During the day there is a lot of foot traffic so you will likely have people in your shot. The evening is much less crowded and a more ideal time to shoot because of the lights. This shot was on a Friday night, but if you can go Monday - Thursday you will likely get more lights on in the buildings because some people will be working late. You will also notice the unique flooring here. This patter is throughout all the embarcadero centers. It really reminds me of the beach front walking paths of Impanema and Copacobana in Rio de Janero.

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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
Fisherman's Wharf
Price was £1,385, price is now £954 per person
£954
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15 May - 20 May
found 23 hours ago
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London (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO)
9/10 Wonderful! (7,413 reviews)
Wonderful stay. Breakfast was amazing and bed so comfortable. Would definitely stay again

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center

Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center

3 out of 5
Downtown San Francisco
Price was £1,877, price is now £1,210 per person
£1,210
per person
17 May - 22 May
found 23 hours ago
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London (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO)
7.8/10 Good! (1,255 reviews)
Staff was very friendly and everything was kept up to good standards. Continental breakfast was nothing in particular to write home about but it did have a good variety and was a good option in a hurry

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel

5 out of 5
Downtown San Francisco
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Price was £2,278, price is now £1,479 per person
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14 Apr - 19 Apr
found 22 hours ago
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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

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8.6 out of 10 with 1480 reviews
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Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch

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9.4 out of 10 with 277 reviews
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San Francisco: Kids Thrill Zone Combo at PIER 39

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Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

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