Pacific Heights Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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

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$296 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$296
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! (6,525 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable, and generally spacious rooms. Walkable to Fisherman's Wharf attractions. Expensive parking available. The unavoidable "resort" fee for what is hardly a resort. Overall, par for the course in such a touristy area. Two notes about the otherwise great room: bathroom is very small ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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$230 per night from 2 July to 3 July
AU$230
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! (4,174 reviews)
"The bed"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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! (1,840 reviews)
"I enjoyed the location. I walked around and along a path."

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport 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$215 per night from 3 July to 4 July
AU$215
3 July - 4 July
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! (1,391 reviews)
"Convenient location in Chinatown and close to financial district. Good food options."

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
1300 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$328 per night from 3 July to 4 July
AU$328
3 July - 4 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! (3,627 reviews)
Meh
"We've stayed here multiple times. This was my least favorite stay, unfortunately. Staff were indifferent and seemed less than interested in our having a pleasant experience. And i truly thought i purchased the parking when i booked so was less than thrilled about the additional $60/day. When i mentioned ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
2 out of 5
1075 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$131 per night from 9 July to 10 July
AU$131
9 July - 10 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (694 reviews)
"Our stay was great! The staff are so nice and considerate ! They extended our stay with no problems a nice place to stop on your way through. The rooms are spacious and a good area even at night."

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
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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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