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.
Pier 39
This waterfront attraction offers all the fun of a traditional pier with rides, street performances and entertainment courtesy of a colony of resident sea lions!
Golden Gate Bridge
This iconic bridge, with its distinctive burnished red colour, is probably one of the world’s most instantly recognisable landmarks.
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Moscone Convention Center
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.
Alcatraz Island
Home to the world’s most notorious prison, tour this famous landmark to understand why it gained its reputation as such a cold and unforgiving place.
Things to do
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flyer, 7D Ride, & Laser Maze Ticket
Top hotels in Bayview
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bayview
Potrero Hill
The live music and architecture are just a few things visitors like about Potrero Hill. San Francisco Bay and Letterform Archive 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.
Mission District
You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. San Francisco Public Library 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.
Mission Bay
While you're in Mission Bay, take in top sights like Chase Center or Lefty O'Doul Bridge, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mission Rock Station or UCSF/Chase Center Stop.
Excelsior
Though Excelsior may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cow Palace and San Bruno Mountain State Park.
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.
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.
