Marina District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Marina District featuring heritage architecture as well as a small group of people
Marina District featuring heritage architecture as well as a small group of people
Marina District featuring heritage architecture
Marina District which includes heritage architecture
Marina District

You’ll find a lot of fit folks running and biking in the Marina District. This will give you some idea of the appeal of this waterside locale.

Sitting on the site of the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, the Marina District is a jewel in a treasure box of a city. Stroll down Marina Boulevard and take in unobstructed views of the Golden Gate Bridge before wandering through the historic buildings at Fort Mason. The buildings now house coffee shops, museums and restaurants. But the belle of the ball is the Palace of Fine Arts—the only building leftover from the 1915 exposition.


Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Marina District Hotel Deals

Comfort Inn by the Bay

Comfort Inn by the Bay

2.5 out of 5
2775 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$228 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$228
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,163 reviews)
"Great area and very friendly staff. Loved the breakfast each morning. Good location from lots of San Francisco sites. Parking area was a tight fit but was manageable to park."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Comfort Inn by the Bay
Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

3.5 out of 5
2190 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,372 reviews)
"We loved our 3 nights stay here. Staff were loved, rooms very clean and comfortable. The only thing we found a but dangerous was that the lift doors continuously tried to close on people trying to get in with luggage. Even an elderly man trying to get in. Other then that it's wonderful. Close to ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$224 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$224
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,690 reviews)
"Price was high but had everything we needed."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$231 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$231
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,875 reviews)
"Room was clean but not the best lighting. Bathroom is a little outdated. Prices for the room + parking in the garage were up there which wasn’t surprising but overall I would stay there again because it’s walkable to many cafes/restaurants etc"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$302 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$302
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,984 reviews)
"Breakfast was great for us with alot of choice . We found the location excellent. We actually walked to the cruise ship port rather than Uber because it was so close !"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$396 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$396
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,941 reviews)
"Everything was excellent. We checked in late so they allowed us to check out late. Friendly ppl"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Marina District

Cow Hollow showing signage and street scenes

Cow Hollow

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

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.

Cow Hollow
Pacific Heights showing a park

Pacific Heights

4/5(8 area reviews)

Take time in Pacific Heights to visit attractions like Van Ness Avenue and Mrs. Doubtfire House. 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.

Pacific Heights
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Russian Hill

4/5(1 area review)

Travellers choose Russian Hill for its pristine beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Hyde St & Filbert St Stop or Hyde St & Union St Stop and check out top sights like Macondray Lane.

Russian Hill
Fisherman\'s Wharf showing a bay or harbour

Fisherman's Wharf

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.

Fisherman's Wharf
Nob Hill which includes a city and street scenes

Nob Hill

4/5(59 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Nob Hill
North Beach showing skyline and a city

North Beach

4.5/5(124 area reviews)

Travellers love North Beach for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Columbus Ave & Lombard St Stop or Columbus Ave & Chestnut St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.

North Beach


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