Pacific Heights Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pacific Heights showing a park
Pacific Heights featuring a house and heritage elements
Pacific Heights showing street scenes and a coastal town
Pacific Heights showing landscape views, a playground and a city
Pacific Heights

If you were a tech billionaire looking for a place to live in San Francisco, you’d probably be browsing the Pacific Heights area. 

This affluent enclave offers sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and the Palace of Fine Arts. Shop ‘til you drop down Fillmore Street, where boutique shops line both sides of the street. And to prove to your mates back home that you actually visited this area, snap a selfie from the top of the Lyon Street Steps.

Popular places to visit

California Pacific Medical Center: Pacific Campus

If California Pacific Medical Center: Pacific Campus is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of San Francisco.

California Pacific Medical Center: Pacific Campus

Mrs. Doubtfire House

You can find out about the history of San Francisco with a stop at Mrs. Doubtfire House. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.

Mrs. Doubtfire House

Lyon Street Steps

Enjoy an outing to Lyon Street Steps during your stay in San Francisco. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this vibrant area.

Lyon Street Steps

Baker Street Steps

Explore the great outdoors at Baker Street Steps and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Francisco. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Baker Street Steps

Sutter Health Pac

If Sutter Health Pac is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of San Francisco.

Sutter Health Pac

Lafayette Park

Lafayette Park is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Lafayette Park

Activities

Hawk Hill

Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz

AU$183
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

AU$82
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
Napa Valley & Sonoma - Wine Country Tour from San Francisco

Napa Valley & Sonoma - Wine Country Tour from San Francisco

AU$270
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Napa Valley & Sonoma - Wine Country Tour from San Francisco
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

AU$59
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
San Francisco: Flyer Theater, 7D Ride & Laser Maze Combo

San Francisco: Flyer Theater, 7D Ride & Laser Maze Combo

AU$43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Flyer Theater, 7D Ride & Laser Maze Combo
Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option

Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option

AU$214
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option
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Our pick of the best Pacific Heights Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$394 per night from 27 June to 28 June
AU$394
27 June - 28 June
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! (1,720 reviews)
Great stay
"Great service. Beautiful views. Pillows werent very comfortable. It seems like only 2 of the elevators were working. It took a really long time getting to and from the room."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
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$238 per night from 2 July to 3 July
AU$238
2 July - 3 July
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! (4,143 reviews)
"We loved our stay! The hotel was in a great neighborhood and conveniently located next to the cable car stop. There are plenty of restaurants, a Whole Foods, liquor stores, all in walking distance. We were traveling with 2 kids, ages 8 and 10 and we felt safe at all times. We also had a premium double ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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$277 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$277
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,498 reviews)
"Great stay. Quick but worthwhile. Great location! Our room was lacking but the location made up for it!"

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA
The price is AU$169 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$169
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,830 reviews)
"This is my go to hotel when flying out of Sacramento"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
1300 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$329 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$329
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,620 reviews)
"Great location. Within walking distance of Fisherman’s wharf and Pier. 39. The lobby was cozy, and the games in the game Room. We’re very entertaining."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 out of 5
433 Powell St, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$176 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$176
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,759 reviews)
"Service from front desk before check in the evening of was not good. After check in, it was much better. You will first need your hotel check in parking ticket thing to access the parking lot or else the lot will VERY rudely turn you away! The offsite valet parking is a very fair price for the city/area ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
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Other neighbourhoods around Pacific Heights

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

Marina District

4/5(76 area reviews)

The beautiful waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Marina District. Make a stop by San Francisco Bay or Chestnut Street while you're exploring the area.

Marina District
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Western Addition

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

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.

Western Addition
Nob Hill showing street scenes and a city

Nob Hill

4/5(59 area reviews)

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

Nob Hill
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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 featuring 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

Pacific Heights Travel Guide

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