Glen Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Union Square
Packed with a treasure trove of upmarket boutiques, designer labels and department store, shoppers will love this huge shopping plaza.
Treasure Island
Built for the 1939 World’s Fair, this small artificial island offers paddleboarding, dining and wine-tasting opportunities along with superb views of San Francisco.
Fisherman's Wharf
This waterfront location is steeped in history dating back to the days of the gold rush. Today, visitors come here for its vibrant atmosphere and great food.
Embarcadero
The Embarcadero Plaza has entertainment, fabulous food, a great atmosphere and adventure by the bucket-load.
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Golden Gate Bridge
This iconic bridge, with its distinctive burnished red colour, is probably one of the world’s most instantly recognisable landmarks.
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Our pick of the best Glen Park Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Staff was extra nice, the room was amazing and very comfortable. Would stay again and recommend
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
I don’t believe the room was worth the price.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The breakfast was great!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
The room was okay, though not particularly clean. The staff were friendly, but because the property is so large, they couldn’t always respond promptly. It’s a decent place to stay as long as you don’t have exceptionally high expectations.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hotel Julian
Listing said breakfast included however they only offered muffins and coffee. They said they did not have eggs and yogurt during our stay.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Glen 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.
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.
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.
Western Addition
Alamo Square and Painted Ladies 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.
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.
Golden Gate
If you're spending time in Golden Gate, check out sights like Blue Heron Lake or San Francisco Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Irving St & 9th Ave Stop or Irving St & 8th Ave Stop.
