Embarcadero, CA

San Francisco

Embarcadero Plaza featuring central business district and a city
Embarcadero Plaza featuring a bridge, a sunset and a river or creek
San Francisco which includes outdoor art, a garden and a city
Embarcadero Plaza showing outdoor art, a city and skyline
Embarcadero Plaza showing a garden, street scenes and a city

Satisfy your appetite for adventure, entertainment and great food at San Francisco’s bustling waterfront. 

The Embarcadero is a long and broad stretch of waterfront in San Francisco’s Financial District. It runs from AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, to Pier 45, one of the area’s numerous piers. Along its course are shops, restaurants, attractions and open spaces. You’ll also discover such tourist hits as the Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood and Pier 39, a waterfront hub of shops, restaurants and attractions.

The best way to take it all in is with a leisurely walk along the bay. Joggers also love this part of the city for its view of the sea and cool breezes off the water.

The Embarcadero is a magnet for foodies on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday when the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market offers a wide variety organic offerings. More than 100 vendors line the pavement outside of the Ferry Building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Browse the stalls selling flowers, fruit, cheese, vegetables, ice cream and pre-prepared meals. Even if you are not going near a kitchen during your vacation, pick up some ready-baked goodies and fresh produce from the friendly stall owners at the market. On market days join up with a cooking class run by the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA).

The Ferry Building, located at the foot of Market Street, is a great place to explore. This grand structure features a 240-foot (73-meter) clock tower modeled in a 12th-century Spanish style. It’s a fun place to people-watch and dine in one of the gourmet bistros or cafés. At the back of the Ferry Building enjoy uninterrupted views across the San Francisco Bay and the Bay Bridge to the south. The nearby Embarcadero Center is a destination shopping and entertainment center for tourists and locals alike.

Just over a mile north from the Ferry Building, at the foot of Bay Street, is Pier 33. Here you’ll find more places to people watch and eat lunch or grab a coffee, as well as the tour boats and the ferry to Alcatraz. A little further north is the Aquarium of the Bay and Fisherman’s Wharf. Investing in a cityPASS gives you all-in-one bargain access to these attractions and more.

The Embarcadero is an easy, level area of the “city of the seven hills,” making it perfect for a leisurely afternoon of walking. However, cable cars do run the length of the wharf road in both directions.


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Embarcadero Hotel Deals

Harbor Court Hotel

Harbor Court Hotel

4 out of 5
165 Steuart St, San Francisco, CA
The price is NT$4,764 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
NT$4,764
NT$6,983 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Great location for SF Marathon. Beautiful place. Upgraded room. “Free” breakfast, happy hour and bottle of wine. Note: $39 dollar plus tax a day “amenity fee” is not included even if you pay in full on Expedia. Got hit with $137 dollars extra for 3 nights. Be warned."

Reviewed on 2025/7/31

Harbor Court Hotel
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 NT$3,146 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
NT$3,146
NT$3,577 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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! (1,995 reviews)
"Great location! Great price!"

Reviewed on 2025/8/5

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 NT$3,795 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
NT$3,795
NT$4,466 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (1,602 reviews)
"lots of chinese food. parking was expensive but convenient. coffee bar in lobby in morning was convenient."

Reviewed on 2025/8/7

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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 NT$4,124 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
NT$4,124
NT$6,088 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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! (6,629 reviews)
"Very perfect location at the wharf everything was very walkable. Hotel gave us a 15% off coupon at a few restaurants which we used."

Reviewed on 2025/8/6

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 NT$3,795 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
NT$3,795
NT$4,466 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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! (4,388 reviews)
"This hotel was perfect for my trip. It was clean, comfortable & easy to get around. While the location is not central to a lot of the touristy sights, there are many options to get around. It is far from Muni Train lines but plenty of buses, cabs (Waymo) or bikes in the area. The rooms are a little ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/5

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4 out of 5
200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA
The price is NT$4,049 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
NT$4,049
NT$4,665 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,193 reviews)
"Staff were very nice and location was lovely. Room was a bit outdated and cleaning could have been better. Carpet had a stain, dust covered phone and there were a few hairs in the shower. The hot tub/pool were nice amenities and there was a relaxing outdoor seating area."

Reviewed on 2025/8/5

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
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4.5/5(1,246 area reviews)

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4.5/5(2,699 area reviews)

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Union Square which includes a high rise building and a city

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4/5(5,164 area reviews)

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3/5(1,084 area reviews)

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4.5/5(1,100 area reviews)

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Embarcadero, CA