Central Waterfront, CA
San Francisco
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Popular places to visit

Museum of Craft & Design
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of Craft & Design in San Francisco. Take in the fascinating museums and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.

Golden Gate Bridge
Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.

Golden Gate Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.

Pier 39
This waterfront attraction offers thrilling rides, innovative street performers and colorful souvenir shops, but it’s the sea lions that win the day.

Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Moscone Convention Center, a top convention center in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Central Waterfront Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
The entire experience was good.
Reviewed on 2025/12/12

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Clean room in a very nice hotel. Hotel itself outside of the rooms was quite cool in temperature.
Reviewed on 2025/12/11

Fairmont San Francisco
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 — A Truly Magical Stay! I can’t say enough wonderful things about this beautiful hotel. From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional—warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Every staff member went above and beyond to make our stay feel special. But what absolutely stole ...
Reviewed on 2025/12/5

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Great place to say
Reviewed on 2025/12/13

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Room was small (hey, it's the city) but clean and well-appointed. Staff was great. Nice location close to the water.
Reviewed on 2025/12/9

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Always great stay. Great staff, nice and clean rooms.
Reviewed on 2025/12/9
Other neighborhoods around Central Waterfront

Potrero Hill
The live music and architecture are just a few things visitors like about Potrero Hill. San Francisco Bay and Museum of Craft & Design are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at 20th Street Station or 23rd Street Station to get around the larger area.

Mission District
Mission District is a destination travelers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to explore sights like San Francisco Public Library.

Bernal Heights
Appreciated for its bars and architecture, you might consider exploring Bernal Heights. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Esmeralda Slide Park, and jump on the metro at 30th St & Dolores St Stop or San Jose Ave & Randall St Stop to get around the city.

South of Market
Oracle Park and Chase Center are top sights in South of Market, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Yerba Buena-Moscone Station or Fourth-Brannan Station to see more sights in the area.

Downtown San Francisco
Serving as San Francisco's central business district, this area boasts Northern California's two tallest buildings, the Salesforce Tower and Transamerica Pyramid. Explore shopping malls like the Embarcadero Center and enjoy parks such as Sue Biermann Park, all easily accessible via Muni bus and rail lines.

Union Square
Major tourist destination in downtown San Francisco, Union Square boasts shopping, hotels, and theaters. Explore department stores, boutiques, and galleries, or catch a performance at various theaters. Enjoy the Dewey Monument and stunning views from nearby hotels. Easily accessible via cable car lines, buses, and subway systems.
Central Waterfront, CA
- Museum of Craft & Design
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- Moscone Convention Center
- Oracle Park
- Chase Center
- Lombard Street
- Jack London Square
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Alcatraz Island
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- Oakland Arena
- San Francisco State University
- Ferry Building
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- San Mateo County Event Center
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Embarcadero Center
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- California Academy of Sciences
- Palace Hotel
- Ocean Beach
- Fox Theater




