Laurel Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Laurel Heights
Popular places to visit
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Golden Gate Bridge
This iconic bridge, with its distinctive burnished red colour, is probably one of the world’s most instantly recognisable landmarks.
Pier 39
This waterfront attraction offers all the fun of a traditional pier with rides, street performances and entertainment courtesy of a colony of resident sea lions!
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Alcatraz Island
Home to the world’s most notorious prison, tour this famous landmark to understand why it gained its reputation as such a cold and unforgiving place.
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.
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Laurel Heights Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean room
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Great
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Rumor's clean and comfortable. This part of SF is desamp without much homelessness
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Room was clean and staff was nice! They answered all questions I had and were really helpful overall!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn by the Bay
Great location and decent parking price. Parking lot very tight. Good breakfast spread.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Large spot on floor, wall dirty or scuffed up, very far from elevator for being an accessible room.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Laurel Heights
Pacific Heights
Take time in Pacific Heights to visit attractions like Mrs. Doubtfire House and Van Ness Avenue. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at California St & Van Ness Ave Stop to see more of the city.
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.
Presidio
If you're spending some time in Presidio, Crissy Field and Walt Disney Family Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Cow Hollow
Gourmet restaurants a bustling marina and top sights from Union Street to Van Ness Avenue – discover Cow Hollow, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Marina District
The beautiful waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Marina District. Make a stop by Chestnut Street or Bay Area Theatresports while you're exploring 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.
