Bay Area, CA
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Where to stay in Bay Area
Union Square
Major tourist destination in downtown San Francisco, Union Square boasts shopping, hotels, and theaters. Explore department stores, boutiques, and galleries, or catch a performance at various theaters. Enjoy the Dewey Monument and stunning views from nearby hotels. Easily accessible via cable car lines, buses, and subway systems.
Downtown San Francisco
Serving as San Francisco's central business district, this area boasts Northern California's two tallest buildings, the Salesforce Tower and Transamerica Pyramid. Explore shopping malls like the Embarcadero Center and enjoy parks such as Sue Biermann Park, all easily accessible via Muni bus and rail lines.
Fisherman's Wharf
Discover Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, and the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in this bustling tourist hotspot. Savor seafood at family-owned restaurants and explore the sea lion colony, while enjoying convenient cable car access.
South of Market
Oracle Park and Chase Center are top sights in South of Market, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Yerba Buena-Moscone Station or Fourth-Brannan Station to see more sights in the area.
Downtown San Jose
Known for its fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Jose. You can visit top attractions like SAP Center at San Jose and San Pedro Square, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.
Nob Hill
Luxury hotels, historic mansions, and Michelin-starred restaurants abound in this upscale area. Explore Union Square shopping district, Grace Cathedral, and the SF Masonic Auditorium for a taste of culture and history.
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Staff very helpful. Allowed us to check in early. The view of Coit Tower was incredible. The only issue was the microwave in the Cloud room was filthy.
Reviewed on 27 November 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
There wasnt much in the direct vicinity of the hotel but great location for public transport and the hotel has wonderful views and modern clean rooms. I wish the lobby was upgraded but the staff was grear!
Reviewed on 24 November 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Great and relaxing
Reviewed on 27 November 2025
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
I like it
Reviewed on 20 November 2025
Cozy 2BR, Totally Private Suite With Parking, Convenient Public Transit
Awesome host!! The location was on point and apartment was cozy. It was just a lil musty (might have been due to the rainy weather), but it fit our needs.
Reviewed on 18 November 2025
Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara
The place was as advertised and in a great location.
Reviewed on 22 November 2025
Popular places to visit
Stanford University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe around Stanford University, a top university in Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Golden Gate Bridge
After visiting Golden Gate Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art scene.
Pier 39
You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Pier 39, a popular shopping spot in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Moscone Convention Center, a top convention center in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Oracle Park
Catch an event at Oracle Park during your trip to San Francisco. Take in the fascinating museums and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
- Stanford University
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Pier 39
- Levi's Stadium
- Golden Gate Park
- Moscone Convention Center
- Chase Center
- Oracle Park
- SAP Center at San Jose
- Tesla Motors
- San Francisco Bay
- Googleplex
- Alcatraz Island
- Winchester Mystery House
- Jack London Square
- Lombard Street
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Santana Row Shopping Center
- Santa Clara Convention Center
- Muir Woods National Monument
- Stanford University Medical Center
- California's Great America
- San Jose McEnery Convention Center
- PayPal Park
- University of California
- CSU San Jose State University
- University of San Francisco
- Sonoma Raceway
- Oakland Arena
- Ferry Building
- Santa Clara University
- San Francisco State University
