South Beach 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
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco: Flyer Theater, 7D Ride & Laser Maze Combo
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Top hotels in South Beach
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Hotel VIA
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Other neighbourhoods around South Beach
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.
Financial District
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Embarcadero Center to TransAmerica Pyramid – 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 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