Title: Westlake Travel Guide: Best of Westlake, San Francisco Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Westlake](https://expedia.co.uk/Westlake-Hotels.d553248635976472721.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)[Westlake Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Westlake.d553248635976472721.Car-Hire-Guide)[Westlake Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Westlake.d553248635976472721.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Westlake Travel Guide ## San Francisco ![Residential neighborhood on the hills of San Francisco peninsula, Silicon Valley, San Mateo bridge in the background, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976472721/39949ab1-2df8-4d2c-8bea-23dc439b76ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Westlake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6764/108f1ddd-220e-48c8-b267-8a33f5d5bd6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Westlake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6764/b027c311-cfaf-41f1-b9ac-59553f6cea87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Westlake Things to do Hotels Where to stay [San Francisco travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco.dx178305) --- ### Popular places to visit ![overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Thornton State Beach, Daley City - San Francisco Bay Area, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983993078/caf29cf1-bcdd-4afa-bf73-6cd9ad278021.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Thornton State Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Thornton State Beach during your trip to Daly City? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thornton-State-Beach-San-Francisco.d553248635983993078.Attraction) ![Oracle Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063199/e9ded285-60f9-45a6-bde5-7fd5c5f20eea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oracle Park 4.5/5(24 reviews) Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oracle-Park-Downtown-San-Francisco.d6063199.Attraction) ![Golden Gate Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508803/7f3a8683-169a-4f91-9706-80b0485198d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Golden Gate Bridge 4.5/5(364 reviews) Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Golden-Gate-Bridge-San-Francisco.d508803.Attraction) ![Golden Gate Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507464/52822685-2982-4242-a264-5feb076f1b64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Golden Gate Park 4.5/5(323 reviews) This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Golden-Gate-Park-Golden-Gate.d507464.Attraction) ![yerba buena gardens complex](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502553/b8bd040b-086b-4e6e-963b-c1bf398cf87f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Moscone Convention Center 4/5(13 reviews) 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 notable monuments in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Moscone-Convention-Center-Downtown-San-Francisco.d502553.Attraction) ![Pier 39](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502576/0539d24a-33b1-4635-8e45-7397bf716773.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pier 39 4/5(364 reviews) This waterfront attraction offers thrilling rides, innovative street performers and colorful souvenir shops, but it’s the sea lions that win the day. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pier-39-Fishermans-Wharf.d502576.Attraction) ### Things to do ![San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4863979/a8294161-1de3-4891-a9a5-067c4f483917.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat £26 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-skip-the-line-1-hour-bay-cruise-by-boat.a4863979.activity-details) ![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 £36 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/california-academy-of-sciences-daytime-admission.a219652.activity-details) ![Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/852618/9ca67d35-f762-42ee-ae3e-e17afd90bb6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise £104 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alcatraz-visit-with-night-option-and-sf-bay-cruise.a852618.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 £148 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) [See all activities in San Francisco](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-San-Francisco.d178305.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Westlake ![Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10538/5971a3e7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG 1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA £117 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (5,457 reviews) . Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=10538&PinnedHotelID=10538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472721) ![Handlery Union Square Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6666/4fd95a3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Handlery Union Square Hotel 351 Geary St San Francisco CA £132 3 Apr - 4 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,943 reviews) I don't recall what this hotel was rated when I booked it but, its definitely basic. The location is good, as stated in other reviews. There are two separate towers, ehich was a little confusing, and you had to carry your luggage up stairs if you are in the back tower. Also, the in room furniture, ... Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=6666&PinnedHotelID=6666&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472721) ![Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24700/24625/75f20517_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf 2500 Mason St San Francisco CA £154 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (7,364 reviews) The hotel itself was fine, no complaints and no rave review factors. But the front door bellman / host Prince really made the difference for my stay. So welcoming and friendly, knew where everything was, knew who to ask for what at any time of the day, was accommodating even when I arrived at the ... Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=24625&PinnedHotelID=24625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472721) ![YOTEL San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19520000/19510300/19510249/9a7fa76b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### YOTEL San Francisco 1095 Market St San Francisco CA £107 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews) All the staff are super friendly and the rooms are great! Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=19510249&PinnedHotelID=19510249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472721) ![Hilton San Francisco Financial District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4302/96ca1121_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton San Francisco Financial District 750 Kearny St San Francisco CA £109 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,551 reviews) Awesome 👏 Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=4302&PinnedHotelID=4302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472721) ![Hilton San Francisco Union Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25700/25622/8fb5ec03_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton San Francisco Union Square 333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA £143 11 Apr - 12 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,219 reviews) The hotel is not in the best location so beware! Once you walk outside you are near the Tenderloin to the left. Not a good area. The hotel completely price guaged due to conferences in the area. Three times the regular rate per night for an aging huge chain property is robbery! Stayed at many Hiltons ... Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=25622&PinnedHotelID=25622&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472721) [See all 4,727 properties in Westlake](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976472721) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Westlake hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976472721&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976472721&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976472721&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30)[29 Mar - 30 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976472721&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976472721&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976472721&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Westlake ![Sunset District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/163838/0a93dbea-0497-468c-958f-a3fb9ea4b26b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sunset District 3.5/5(6 area reviews) Consider exploring the beaches in Sunset District. If sightseeing is on the list, Ocean Beach is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Judah Street & Sunset Boulevard Station or Judah St & 34th Ave Stop to see more of the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Sunset-District.dx163838) ![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) ![Golden Gate](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 Blue Heron Lake or San Francisco Botanical 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) ![Mission District](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. SOMA Pilipinas 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) ![Western Addition](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) ![Potrero Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6155048/24053e58-3c93-4737-af35-eaecf9c08a12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Potrero Hill The live music and architecture are just a few things visitors like about Potrero Hill. San Francisco Bay and Museum of Craft & Design are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at 20th Street Station or 23rd Street Station to get around the larger area. 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