Tenderloin

To get a sense of what makes San Francisco tick, spread your wings and discover nearby areas such as Chinatown, Nob Hill, and San Francisco.

Explore Pier 39 and Lombard Street and see more of central San Francisco.

There are plenty of interesting cultural attractions in and around Tenderloin. Visit the museums and galleries of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Randall Museum and Musee Mecanique. Lovers of the arts can enjoy a night of great entertainment at venues such as Orpheum Theater, Teatro ZinZanni and the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. There are a number of interesting galleries to enjoy nearby including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Contemporary Jewish Museum and the Cartoon Art Museum.

If you are visiting with children, visit the San Francisco Zen Center, the Ride the Ducks San Francisco and the Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center. Take a tour of the Aquarium of the Bay, to experience some of the most interesting creatures in the world.

If the sun is shining, do what the locals do and make the most of the nearby green spaces. Rest a while and enjoy the sunshine in public parks and gardens such as Pioneer Park, Aquatic Park and the Mission Dolores Park. To discover the local wilderness drive out to the TransAmerica Redwood Forest.

Spots such as Coit Tower, Grace Cathedral and the Full House House are great places to check out while you’re in the Tenderloin area,. Relive San Francisco’s colorful past at Fort Mason and the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. Take the time to visit religious sites such as the St. Patrick Catholic Church, the Saints Peter and Paul Church and the Glide Memorial United Methodist Church. Enjoy the atmosphere and gain an appreciation of the role of religion in the area.

Hunt down a bargain, stock up on groceries or just enjoy the atmosphere at nearby shopping hotspots like Ghirardelli Square, Embarcadero Center and Crocker Galleria.

If you're vacationing child-free, spend some time at Winery Collective.

While vacationing in the Tenderloin area, catch the San Francisco Giants baseball team in summer at the area’s iconic AT&T Park. True sports obsessives also have the opportunity to tour the locker rooms and visit off-limits areas of AT&T Park by signing up for a fascinating behind the scenes tour.

When you’re ready to wind down after discovering the many charms of Tenderloin, check in to one of the many local accommodation options. Whether you’re staying for a night or a few weeks it’s hard to go past the Parc 55 Wyndham San Francisco - Union Square, the Hotel Nikko San Francisco, and the Westin San Francisco Market Street.