Financial District, CA

San Francisco

Financial District - Ferry Building
Financial District - Ferry Building featuring street scenes and a city
Financial District - Ferry Building featuring street scenes
Financial District - Ferry Building
Financial District - Ferry Building
Mingle with businesspeople in the excellent bars and restaurants of this neighborhood where there is a large concentration of corporate headquarters.

San Francisco’s Financial District is the city’s business hub and is home to the headquarters of several Fortune 500 companies as well as upscale hotels. Gaze up at the Transamerica Pyramid, an iconic 48-story skyscraper. Shop for upscale fashionable clothing, beauty products, jewelry and accessories in this busy neighborhood.

Come here during the week and join the suited businesspeople making their way down the sidewalks. Look up at the cluster of sky-high towers that line the streets. Among them is the 850-foot (260-meter) tall Transamerica Pyramid, an imposing structure that can be seen from across the city. Enter the visitor center and watch a short film about the building’s construction.

Buy tickets to a show at the Punch Line Comedy Club. This intimate theater showcases underground talent as well as well-known headline comedians.

Walk to the Ferry Building Marketplace from the Financial District in less than 10 minutes. This wonderful marketplace sells a varied range of high-quality produce. Purchase books, ceramics, fruits, nuts, fine wines and many more items. This marketplace also features cafés selling premium hand-picked Chinese teas and specialty coffees.

Find Union Square just a 10-minute walk southwest of the Financial District. This public square is one of the main shopping destinations in the city. Browse local artworks, antiques, high-end fashionable clothing and beauty products. Cafés, wine bars and trendy restaurants also border the plaza.

San Francisco’s Financial District borders one of the largest and oldest Chinatowns in North America. Survey buildings decorated in ornate gold dragons and dine in some of the best Chinese restaurants in San Francisco. Chinatown also hosts cultural events, including lion dances and flower fairs, throughout the year.

The Financial District is about 13 miles (21 kilometers) from San Francisco International Airport. Ride Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) trains to Montgomery Street Station. Private parking lots are available in the district.

Experience fine dining and shopping in the city’s financial and corporate center.

Popular places to visit

Embarcadero Center

Embarcadero Center

During your visit to San Francisco, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Embarcadero Center. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown or experience its acclaimed art scene.

Embarcadero Center
TransAmerica Pyramid

TransAmerica Pyramid

After visiting TransAmerica Pyramid, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

TransAmerica Pyramid
Redwood trees in the middle of the city #culture

TransAmerica Redwood Forest

TransAmerica Redwood Forest is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown or experience its acclaimed art scene.

TransAmerica Redwood Forest
Historical fountain located at the intersection of Market Street, where Geary and Kearny Streets connect in downtown San Francisco, California. The oldest surviving monument in San Francisco. After an earthquake in 1906, the fountain, which was one of the few remaining structures on Market Street, became a central meeting place for the people in San Francisco. It's interesting to learn new things when traveling.

Lotta's Fountain

Lotta's Fountain is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Lotta's Fountain
I discovered that on the 2nd Thursday of each month, a group of Fire dancers get together and perform. It is a great, great photo op. The location changes around the City. But if you Google it, you can find some info. http://www.flickr.com/photos/demanuelalberto/sets/72157640986058615/

Justin Herman Plaza

Find out about the history of San Francisco when you take a trip to Justin Herman Plaza. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Justin Herman Plaza
Golden Gate Bridge illuminated at night with city lights in the background in California, USA

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 Bridge

Financial District Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$4,514 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
NT$4,514
NT$6,757 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,972 reviews)
Room is excellent

Reviewed on 2025/11/20

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is NT$2,911 per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
NT$2,911
NT$3,427 total
Dec 22 - Dec 23
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! (2,019 reviews)
Best ever thank you

Reviewed on 2025/11/17

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is NT$3,038 per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
NT$3,038
NT$3,576 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,746 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 2025/11/19

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

5 out of 5
2 New Montgomery St San Francisco CA
The price is NT$9,022 per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
NT$9,022
NT$10,618 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Clean room and comfortable bedding.

Reviewed on 2025/11/16

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Omni San Francisco Hotel

Omni San Francisco Hotel

4.5 out of 5
500 California St San Francisco CA
The price is NT$4,329 per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
NT$4,329
NT$6,346 total
Dec 22 - Dec 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,213 reviews)
Great customer service. Clean rooms. Good location.

Reviewed on 2025/11/16

Omni San Francisco Hotel
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$3,499 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
NT$3,499
NT$4,119 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
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! (4,852 reviews)
Very nice

Reviewed on 2025/11/22

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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Other neighborhoods around Financial District

Chinatown which includes street scenes

Chinatown

4/5(268 area reviews)

St. Mary Square and Columbus Tower are top sights in Chinatown, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Chinatown-Rose Pak Stop or Powell St & Clay St Stop to see more sights in the area.

Chinatown
Union Square which includes a high rise building and a city

Union Square

4/5(5,164 area reviews)

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.

Union Square
North Beach which includes skyline and a city

North Beach

4.5/5(2,699 area reviews)

Adjacent to Chinatown and the Financial District, this "Little Italy" boasts Italian restaurants, cafes, and bakeries along Columbus Avenue and Washington Square. Explore the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi and City Lights Bookstore.

North Beach
Downtown San Francisco featuring railway items

Downtown San Francisco

3/5(1,084 area reviews)

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.

Downtown San Francisco
Nob Hill showing a city and street scenes

Nob Hill

4.5/5(1,100 area reviews)

Luxury hotels, historic mansions, and Michelin-starred restaurants abound in this upscale area. Explore Union Square shopping district, Grace Cathedral, and the SF Masonic Auditorium for a taste of culture and history.

Nob Hill
Lombard Street featuring flowers, a sunset and a house

Russian Hill

4/5(91 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Van Ness Avenue while getting to know Russian Hill, and be sure to check out the beaches. You can hop aboard the metro at Hyde St & Filbert St Stop or Hyde St & Union St Stop to see more of the area.

Russian Hill

Financial District, CA