China Basin Travel Guide
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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 Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.

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 Bridge
Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.

Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops 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

Behind-the-Scenes Ballpark Tour of Oracle Park

Gold Rush to Golden Gate: Self Guided Tour of San Francisco

San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Top hotels in China Basin

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Hotel VIA
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around China Basin

South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – discover South of Market, 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.

Financial District
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Embarcadero Center to TransAmerica Pyramid – discover Financial District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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 Chase Center 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. 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.

Civic Center
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Civic Center. Top attractions like Asian Art Museum of San Francisco and Civic Center Plaza are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Van Ness Station or Market St & Van Ness Ave Stop to see more of the city.
- Oracle Park
- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Chase Center
- Moscone Convention Center
- Alcatraz Island
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Jack London Square
- Lombard Street
- Muir Woods National Monument
- Union Square
- Ocean Beach
- Embarcadero Center
- San Francisco Zoo
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Greek Theater
- Ghirardelli Square