Golden Gate Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Golden Gate
Popular places to visit

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.

California Academy of Sciences
This vast scientific institution has a large indoor rainforest and the world’s biggest planetarium theatre.

De Young Museum
This renovated art museum is now bigger and better than ever and now also boasts green credentials.

Outside Lands
Outside Lands is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Japanese Tea Garden
Enjoy a refreshing cup of tea in the oldest Japanese garden in the United States. This place of ornate beauty is nestled quietly away in Golden Gate Park.

San Francisco Botanical Garden
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore San Francisco Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Activities

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

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

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

San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
Our pick of the best Golden Gate Hotel Deals

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Everything was great
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Fantastic stay! Car park onsite with a “worth it” fee. Clean room with fabulous staff.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hy
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Location was close to everything However parking was extremely high We paid $45 per day .. they provide coffee in the room and also downstairs Otherwise hotel was great
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Everything was wonderful. Quiet comfortable, staff was friendly and extremely helpful. A covered garage in downtown San Francisco to park my car. I would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Room was clean, food was just okay. However, the staff is not that approachable.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
