South Beach Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
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!
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.
Moscone Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Moscone Convention Center during your trip to San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
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
Behind-the-Scenes Ballpark Tour of Oracle Park
The Ultimate Wine Country Experience (Private & All-Inclusive)
San Francisco: Flyer Theater, 7D Ride & Laser Maze Combo
Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
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Other neighbourhoods around South Beach
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from San Francisco Mint to Children's Creativity Museum – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Financial District
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Embarcadero Center to TransAmerica Redwood Forest – discover Financial District, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
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 Warfield Theatre and Golden Gate Theatre are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
Embarcadero
Embarcadero is well liked for its restaurants and waterfront. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Ferry Building and Exploratorium are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Ferry Building Station or The Embarcadero & Washington St Stop to get around.
Chinatown
Enjoy the popular shops in Chinatown. Chinatown Alleyways is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Chinatown-Rose Pak Stop or Powell St & Clay St Stop to see more of San Francisco.
- Oracle Park
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Pier 39
- Alcatraz Island
- Golden Gate Park
- Muir Woods National Monument
- Jack London Square
- Presidio of San Francisco
- University of California
- Lombard Street
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Ghirardelli Square
- Oakland Arena
- Fox Theater
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- California Academy of Sciences
- Ocean Beach
- Oakland Zoo