The East Side Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit The East Side
Stay near popular The East Side attractions
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
de Young Museum General Admission Ticket
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
The Escape Game San Francisco: Epic 60-Minute Adventures Downtown
Top hotels in The East Side
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
"Nice room, staff, clean, room as pictured.. good continental breakfast."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Clean room and nice staff"
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
"Nice hotel. The room was kind of tight but it worked for my daughter and I. There’s a great coffee place across the street. The hotel has a nice lounge area with chairs and a wonderful coffee machine. The room was very clean. We would come back when we return to SF"
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Where to stay in The East Side
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.
