South Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A baseball stadium with a large crowd, a scoreboard, and a view of the ocean.
A marina with numerous sailboats docked along a calm waterway under a clear blue sky.
A baseball stadium with a large crowd, a Ferris wheel, and a view of the ocean.
A baseball stadium with a large crowd, a clear view of the field, and a body of water in the background.
A baseball stadium filled with spectators.

Stay near popular South Beach attractions

Oracle Park

8.8/10 (7,978 reviews)
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
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Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

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

AU$54
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

AU$68
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

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

AU$137
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

AU$287
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$77
per adult
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco City Lights Cruise

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

AU$81
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
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Our pick of the best South Beach Hotel Deals

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

3 out of 5
701 3rd St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$318 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$318
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Hotel VIA

Hotel VIA

4 out of 5
138 King St. San Francisco CA
The price is AU$336 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$336
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hotel VIA
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$248 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$248
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,253 reviews)
"Good cleaning and customer service!!"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is AU$279 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$279
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,689 reviews)
"Clean room and nice staff"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
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$295 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
AU$295
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,687 reviews)
"Buffet"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$254 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$254
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,463 reviews)
"The towel smelled a lot, and even though it was past 3 PM, there were no rooms available, so I waited a long time."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
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Our guide on where to stay in South Beach

Find the best South Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A street with shops, including a crystal shop and a crepes cafe.

Fisherman's Wharf

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.

A cityscape with tall buildings, a central plaza with palm trees, and a flag on one of the buildings.

Union Square

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.

A trolley on a street with buildings and a clock tower.

Downtown San Francisco

Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a central park with pathways, and a few people walking.

South of Market

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to San Francisco Bay – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A street lined with historic buildings, parked cars, and a clear blue sky.

Nob Hill

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

South Beach Travel Guide

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