Avalon Travel Guide
San Francisco
Popular places to visit
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Golden Gate Bridge
Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.
Pier 39
This waterfront attraction offers thrilling rides, innovative street performers and colorful souvenir shops, but it’s the sea lions that win the day.
Golden Gate Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.
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 notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Alcatraz Island
Escape to “The Rock,” home of the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned a reputation as a cold and unforgiving place.
Things to do
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
Top hotels in Avalon
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Clean and friendly"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Very good location. Excellent Breakfast. Room spacious. Highly recommend it"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"good breakfast！"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Room and restroom was pretty clean, we did have issues with the A/C unit kept turning on the heat although we had it for cold."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"Be ready to pay $80 for parking and extra fees in your card for no reason, entrance of hotel is full of homeless people not very safe!"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"The stay at the Handlery was nice. I hadn't stayed there before so it was ok. Check in was quick, as well as check out. Parking was $77 a night, but it is the city. The location of the hotel was walking distance to a lot of places to eat late at night, as well as it being walking distance to the ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Avalon
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.
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 San Francisco Bay are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to San Francisco Bay – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
