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.

Kezar Stadium
Catch an event at Kezar Stadium during your trip to 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

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

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

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Our pick of the best Golden Gate Hotel Deals

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Great location.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
I will definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
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

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Very clean room, staff was super friendly. Overall a great stay.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel

YOTEL San Francisco
Very reasonably priced stay in downtown SF. Near the theater district. A bed and a bathroom. That is what I needed and it is what I got.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
