Golden Gate
San Francisco
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Popular places to visit
Golden Gate Park
This wonderful park is a haven away from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Come here to relax, enjoy the scenery, breathe in the air and watch the wildlife.
California Academy of Sciences
This vast scientific institution has a large indoor rainforest and the world’s biggest planetarium theatre.
De Young Museum
This renovated art museum is now bigger and better than ever and now also boasts green credentials.
Japanese Tea Garden
Enjoy a refreshing cup of tea in the oldest Japanese garden in the United States. This place of ornate beauty is nestled quietly away in Golden Gate Park.
Outside Lands
Outside Lands is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
San Francisco Botanical Garden
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore San Francisco Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Alcatraz Prison Inside Tour With Guided Audio Cruise Packages
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise
Top hotels in Golden Gate
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Perfect location. Clean. Beautiful.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The room was clean. Bed was comfortable. Staff were friendly. Check in was speedy. The best part was the breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Clean room and friendly, courteous staff!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Room was clean and staff was nice! They answered all questions I had and were really helpful overall!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn by the Bay
Comfortable beds, quiet room. We had twin beds which were more like doubles. Free breakfast but best of all are the staff at this Comfort Inn. Jean (especially) and Terry made the hotel feel like home away from home for us. Great location - can walk to the sea. The room we had was older, not recently ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Large spot on floor, wall dirty or scuffed up, very far from elevator for being an accessible room.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Golden Gate
Presidio
If you're spending some time in Presidio, Crissy Field and Walt Disney Family Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Western Addition
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.
Pacific Heights
Take time in Pacific Heights to visit attractions like Mrs. Doubtfire House and Van Ness Avenue. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at California St & Van Ness Ave Stop to see more of the city.
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.
Cow Hollow
Gourmet restaurants a bustling marina and top sights from Union Street to Van Ness Avenue – discover Cow Hollow, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Marina District
The beautiful waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Marina District. Make a stop by Chestnut Street or Bay Area Theatresports while you're exploring the area.
