The East Side Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit The East Side
Stay near popular The East Side attractions
Things to do
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
de Young Museum General Admission Ticket
San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran
Top hotels in The East Side
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
"The saltwater swimming pool"
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
"Parking was convenient and safe. Staff was very helpful."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Parking was very tight but that is to be expected in a San Francisco parking garage. Staff was not helpful and refused to give me a water bottle when requested. Other than that the experience was delightful."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
The Pickwick Hotel
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 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.
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.
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.
