Best Areas to Stay for SailGP

If you're looking to stay in the city for SailGP festivities on March 26 and 27, you'll want to book your room in advance, as visitors from around the world will fill nearby hotels quickly. Season 1 of SailGP featured sellout crowds of more than 22,000 spectators. If you've already secured your ticket but still haven't booked a hotel, these are the best areas to stay for SailGP.

Best Area to Stay Nearest SailGP Festivities: Marina / Nob Hill

SailGP's grandstand will sit on the water's edge at Marina Yacht Club Peninsula. Here, fans will be closest to all of the action as the F50s cross the finish line.

Nearby hotels: Hotel Drisco, Hotel Del Sol, Fairmont San Francisco, The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco, Intercontinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, Stanford Court Hotel

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Best Area to Stay Near the Waterfront: The Presidio

Located just west of the Marina lies the Presidio. Onlookers will be able to see the action from Crissy Field, while also being just steps away from the Presidio's historic landmarks like the Walt Disney Family Museum and Presidio Officer's Club, as well as having easy access to the outdoors at the Presidio Golf Course and the 24 miles of trails in the Presidio. For easy transportation into downtown San Francisco from the Presidio, ride the free PresidiGo shuttle.

Nearby hotels: Inn at the Presidio, Lodge at the Presidio

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Best Area to Stay to See Iconic Attractions: Fisherman's Wharf

If you want to stay in an area surrounded by some of the city's best seafood and fun entertainment, Fisherman's Wharf should be on your list. It's a very kid-friendly neighborhood, with tons of attractions within walking distance, including the Museum of 3D Illusions, Madame Tussauds, PIER 39, and much more. Located east of the Marina Yacht Harbor, it only takes a short Muni bus ride to get to the Marina from Fisherman's Wharf.

Nearby hotels: Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco Marriott Fisherman's Wharf, RIU Plaza Fisherman's Wharf, The Wharf Inn, Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf

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Best Area to Stay for Nightlife and Culinary Delights: Embarcadero

The Embarcadero is filled with vibrant nightlife and endless dining options, making it a perfect location to stay for things to do before and after the SailGP festivities. There's an abundance of transportation service near the Embarcadero that make it easy to explore attractions in the city and along the waterfront. You can also find some of the best bars along the Embarcadero, if you're looking for a place to spend happy hour.

Nearby hotels: Hyatt Regency San Francisco, Hotel Vitale, Harbor Court Hotel, Hotel Griffon

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