Title: Lakeshore Travel Guide: Best of Lakeshore, San Francisco Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Lakeshore](https://expedia.co.uk/Lakeshore-Hotels.d553248635976478891.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to San Francisco](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Francisco.d178305.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in San Francisco](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-San-Francisco.d178305.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Lakeshore Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lakeshore.d553248635976478891.Car-Hire-Guide)[Lakeshore Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Lakeshore.d553248635976478891.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Lakeshore Travel Guide ## San Francisco ![Views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3132/4a994170-8024-46ed-be88-32eeb781619a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3132/4a994170-8024-46ed-be88-32eeb781619a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The 200ft high bluffs on the most western edge of San Francisco, Fort Funston is one of the premier hang-gliding spots in the country. Networking trails make it ideal for hiking, and it is one of the favorite spots to take my dog and have her fetch on the beach...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3132/a1c8ec4f-6ac9-4ea7-858c-a0c411119728.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lakeshore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3132/cb0c3fdc-1c15-4141-9dad-04827e8a37e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ocean Beach showing a beach and landscape views as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063221/7641b123-ad3c-4692-9ee6-a8ab88766e3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lakeshore Things to do Hotels Where to stay [San Francisco travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco.dx178305) --- ### Popular places to visit ![San Francisco Zoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502587/eb0cea3c-47f7-4d7e-ad34-024a5661fb42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco Zoo 3.5/5(15 reviews) See the exotic and native animals who live at San Francisco Zoo during your travels in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Zoo-Lakeshore.d502587.Attraction) #### San Francisco State University 4/5(7 reviews) Enjoy the student vibe at San Francisco State University as part of your travels around San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-State-University-San-Francisco.d502583.Attraction) #### Stonestown Galleria During your visit to San Francisco, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Stonestown Galleria. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stonestown-Galleria-Lakeshore.d6199620.Attraction) #### Harding Park Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in San Francisco at Harding Park Golf Course. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Harding-Park-Golf-Course-Lakeshore.d6155202.Attraction) #### Olympic Club Enjoy a round of golf in San Francisco at Olympic Club. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Olympic-Club-Lakeshore.d6227835.Attraction) #### Lake Merced Explore the great outdoors at Lake Merced and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Francisco. Stroll along the seaside or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Merced-Lakeshore.d553248621555611880.Attraction) ### Things to do ![California Academy of Sciences General Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219652/f0bca80b-682f-4287-bac0-eccb47dd5591.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission £37 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/california-academy-of-sciences-daytime-admission.a219652.activity-details) ![San Francisco City Lights Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219776/95f2a2ad-387b-435e-99b1-49a9d049006c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours) £43 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-city-lights-cruise-2-hours.a219776.activity-details) ![Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219896/8f48853e-8b87-4e6b-85c2-057f6b4e921c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions £77 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/go-city-san-francisco-all-inclusive-pass-with-30-attractions.a219896.activity-details) ![San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/249490/828bcf12-0cb6-425c-9852-d5ed6cb7390e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour £147 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-one-day-yosemite-and-giant-sequoias-tour.a249490.activity-details) ![Visit de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/852149/5f951497-8465-48c2-bf9a-eff985a5464e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### de Young Museum General Admission Ticket £15 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/de-young-museum-general-admission-ticket.a852149.activity-details) ![Alcatraz Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/192704/02e83615-017d-4057-af2f-68b4d1324bfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour £89 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alcatraz-island-ticket-and-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a192704.activity-details) [See all activities in San Francisco](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-San-Francisco.d178305.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Lakeshore ![Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10538/9ba9bb1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG 1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA £106 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (5,234 reviews) We arrived early and was able to get an early check in. Checkout was a breeze. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=10538&PinnedHotelID=10538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478891) ![Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24700/24625/6fb55356_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf 2500 Mason St San Francisco CA £136 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (7,302 reviews) Clean, friendly staff, great breakfast. Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=24625&PinnedHotelID=24625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478891) ![Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31420000/31419900/31419890/fc76649d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown 701 3rd St San Francisco CA £155 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,982 reviews) Rumor's clean and comfortable. This part of SF is desamp without much homelessness Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=31419890&PinnedHotelID=31419890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478891) ![Hilton San Francisco Financial District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4302/77af977e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton San Francisco Financial District 750 Kearny St San Francisco CA £111 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,372 reviews) there should be a welcome drinks. water so expensive .the time we arrived at the hotel we are really so thirsty buy anyway ,its business anyway Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=4302&PinnedHotelID=4302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478891) ![Comfort Inn by the Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6000/5984/d439a184_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Inn by the Bay 2775 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA £89 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,303 reviews) For my first time visiting San Francisco, this place was the best! My view was beautiful, the room was great, and everyone here was very helpful. I’m very grateful for Jonathan and everyone there helping us. The food options around us were great as well! Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=5984&PinnedHotelID=5984&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478891) ![Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/913000/912982/5ee1ba27_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco 424 Clay St San Francisco CA £100 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,950 reviews) Large spot on floor, wall dirty or scuffed up, very far from elevator for being an accessible room. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=912982&PinnedHotelID=912982&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478891) [See all 4,801 properties in Lakeshore](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976478891) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Excelsior.dx553248635976470979) ![Conservatory of Flowers featuring outdoor art, flowers and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069419/784003c6-5709-451d-8851-8d21984f9669.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Golden Gate If you're spending time in Golden Gate, check out sights like San Francisco Botanical Garden or Japanese Tea Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Irving St & 9th Ave Stop or Irving St & 8th Ave Stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Golden-Gate.dx553248635976481407) ![Aerial View Of Urban Neighborhood ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6155705/000d8af2-94e1-4af8-bbaf-91af84845baa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Noe Valley Appreciated for its churches and architecture, you might consider exploring Noe Valley. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 22nd St Hill, and jump on the metro at Church St & Clipper St Stop or Church St & 24th St Stop to get around the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Noe-Valley.dx6155705) ![Mission District which includes outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/134035/1fb7195b-23e3-4a0f-a5ef-22b484069f64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mission District 3.5/5(11 area reviews) You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. SF Armory is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Mission-District.dx134035) ![Alamo Square showing heritage architecture, a house and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507476/fa501f80-0e96-489f-8954-4d991a4502b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Western Addition 4/5(24 area reviews) Alamo Square and Painted Ladies are top sights in Western Addition, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Duboce Avenue & Noe Street Station or Duboce Ave & Church St Stop to see more sights in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Western-Addition.dx173536) ![One of my favorite sunset spots in SF looking out at the Golden Gate. 🌞](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3132/fd4ab1ba-c46b-463d-9e1b-d72c9bdb8146.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Presidio If you're spending some time in Presidio, Crissy Field and Walt Disney Family Museum are top sights worth seeing. 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