Buena Vista Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Buena Vista
Stay near popular Buena Vista attractions
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Our pick of the best Buena Vista Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Staff was very helpful. Breakfast had many options, but did get crowded."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Without a doubt the best hotel experience I have received. First, shout out to Joyce in front desk. She made checking in a breeze and made me and my fiancé feel welcome. She was the highlight of the day for us. Room was clean and well taken care. The hotel staff from the front desk to the parking ..."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Our guide on where to stay in Buena Vista
Fisherman's Wharf
Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.
Union Square
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.
Downtown San Francisco
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to San Francisco Bay – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
