Civic Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Civic Center
Civic Center
Civic Center
Civic Center
Civic Center

You can go from a farmers market to a night at the theatre, with some food truck feasts in between, at San Fran’s Civic Centre.

A few blocks north of the intersection of Market Street and Van Ness Avenue is Civic Centre, a hub of activity and energy. The Asian Art Museum has items in their collection that dates back some 6,000 years . Shows at the Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall and War Memorial Opera House are mind-blowing. And of course, the White Chapel gin bar is the perfect place to knock a few back.

Popular places to visit

San Francisco City Hall

San Francisco City Hall

After visiting San Francisco City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

San Francisco City Hall
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JAN 15: View of Market Street tourist area. San Francisco's 80% hotel occupancy has pushed average room rates above $155 per night on Jan 15, 2013 in San Francisco, Ca.; S

Orpheum Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Orpheum Theatre during your trip to San Francisco. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Orpheum Theatre
San Francisco City Hall is Beaux-Arts architecture and located in the city's civic center.

Civic Center Plaza

Find out about the history of San Francisco when you spend time at Civic Center Plaza. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Civic Center Plaza
San Francisco City Hall

United Nations Plaza

After visiting United Nations Plaza, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco. Discover the entertainment choices and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

United Nations Plaza

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

You can enjoy a show at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on your trip to San Francisco. Discover the entertainment choices and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Asian Art Museum of San Francisco during your trip to San Francisco. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

AU$53
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

AU$194
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

AU$68
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco City Lights Cruise

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

AU$81
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

AU$152
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

AU$281
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
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Our pick of the best Civic Center Hotel Deals

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$299 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$299
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,497 reviews)
Great location.

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$189 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$189
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,742 reviews)
I will definitely stay here again

Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$206 per night from 28 May to 29 May
AU$206
28 May - 29 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,141 reviews)
The hotel overall is nice and clean and pretty good if you’re just in the city for a couple days and spending most of your days outside and not in your hotel room. Liz was great letting us check in early to our room to explore the city early. One of the only issues we had in our stay was the a/c ...

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is AU$214 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$214
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,731 reviews)
Beautiful views

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$259 per night from 24 May to 25 May
AU$259
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,119 reviews)
It was ok, it’s older. The rooms are ere decent and it was clean. No complaints

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco

3 out of 5
1095 Market St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$204 per night from 7 June to 8 June
AU$204
7 June - 8 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,029 reviews)
It was nice. It was clean felt a little older, but that’s fine.

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
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Other neighbourhoods around Civic Center

Downtown San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

3/5(34 area reviews)

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.

Downtown San Francisco
South of Market

South of Market

3.5/5(101 area reviews)

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.

South of Market
Union Square

Union Square

4/5(249 area reviews)

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.

Union Square
Nob Hill

Nob Hill

4/5(61 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Nob Hill
Western Addition

Western Addition

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

Painted Ladies and The Fillmore 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.

Western Addition
Chinatown

Chinatown

4/5(20 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Chinatown. Commercial Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Chinatown-Rose Pak Stop or Powell St & Clay St Stop to see more of San Francisco.

Chinatown

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