Lakeshore Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
San Francisco Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who live at San Francisco Zoo during your travels in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.
San Francisco State University
Enjoy the student vibe at San Francisco State University as part of your travels around San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Olympic Club
Enjoy a round of golf in San Francisco at Olympic Club. Stroll along the seaside in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Stonestown Galleria
During your visit to San Francisco, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Stonestown Galleria. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Lake Merced
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Merced and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Francisco. Stroll along the seaside or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Harding Park Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in San Francisco at Harding Park Golf Course. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries 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 Lakeshore 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
It was ok, it’s older. The rooms are ere decent and it was clean. No complaints
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
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
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeshore
Sunset District
Consider exploring the beaches in Sunset District. If sightseeing is on the list, Ocean Beach is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Judah Street & Sunset Boulevard Station or Judah St & 34th Ave Stop to see more of the area.
Golden Gate
If you're spending time in Golden Gate, check out sights like San Francisco Botanical Garden or Japanese Tea Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Irving St & 9th Ave Stop or Irving St & 8th Ave Stop.
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. San Francisco Public Library 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.
Western Addition
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.
Presidio
If you're spending some time in Presidio, Crissy Field and Walt Disney Family Museum are top sights worth seeing.
