The East Side
San Francisco
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Popular places to visit
San Bruno Point Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore San Bruno Point Park, a lovely green space in South San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
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.
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 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.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Official Alcatraz Island Prison Tour with Free App Audio Packages
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
One Day in San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and SF City Tour
SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket
City Cruises San Francisco: Premier Champagne Brunch Cruise
Top hotels in The East Side
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
Clean room staff always amazing
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Everything was exceptional from the customer service to the cleanliness of the room.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Felt like an older hotel, it was clean and staff were very polite. Breakfast was better than your typical "continental". Very good location for popping over to the peir
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
The hotel bed sheet and pillow smell, and there are even bloodstains on bed sheet. I could not get asleep almost the whole night.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
The staff was great the room was clean and once again the staff was very helpful and I can't say enough about the staff
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Clean room. Great location. The Buhda Bar was a great local spot to stop at
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The East Side
Bernal Heights
Appreciated for its bars and architecture, you might consider exploring Bernal Heights. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Esmeralda Slide Park, and jump on the metro at 30th St & Dolores St Stop or San Jose Ave & Randall St Stop to get around 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.
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.
Mission District
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.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to SOMA Pilipinas – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
South Park
Oracle Park and Brannan Street Wharf are a few top attractions in South Park. Hop around the city on the metro at 2nd & King Station or Fourth-Brannan Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
