ExploreSan Francisco
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Go beyond the expo floor and conference sessions to experience the best that San Francisco has to offer.
When you attend a meeting in San Francisco, you have breathtaking scenery, inspiring culture, outstanding dining, and welcoming neighborhoods within your reach. Make time during your stay to add some of these singular San Francisco experiences to your itinerary.
Must-Have Menu Items in San Francisco
From San Francisco sourdough to the Mission burrito, the City by the Bay offers a bevy of famous eats that you can't experience anywhere else.
San Francisco Nightlife by Neighborhood
Wondering where to go out after a long day of meetings? We'll match your vibe to a specific local neighborhood to guarantee you the best evening experience.
The Best Hikes in San Francisco
San Francisco's year-round temperate climate and forty-plus hills make the city a hiker's paradise. Lace up your boots and prepare to see the most breathtaking corners of our city.
Discover the Arts in San Francisco
Each neighborhood of San Francisco contains galleries, shops, museums, and public art that are bound to inspire. Check out our collection of helpful maps that identify the cultural touchstones in some of our most visited communities.
Explore San Francisco's
Neighborhoods
San Francisco is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own distinct flavor and charm. Choose a neighborhood on the map to learn more.
Union Square
When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping in Union Square. Indeed, in a town with abundant citywide shopping, Union Square is the most renowned source of retail therapy.
Fisherman's Wharf
If there's one part of town that visitors — both first-timers and many-timers — equate with San Francisco, it's Fisherman's Wharf.
SoMa / Yerba Buena
In the 1970s, industry moved out and artists moved in. Now, SoMa has so much to experience, including the country's most beautiful ballpark.
North Beach
Old Italy, the New Deal, memories of Kerouac and the Beats and echoes of the waterfront Bohemianism meet of-the-moment eateries in North Beach.
Nob Hill
Those little cable cars that climb halfway to the stars in Tony Bennett’s “I Left My Heart in San Francisco’’ are climbing Nob Hill, the historic and iconic neighborhood of San Francisco.
Downtown / Financial District
From captains of the high seas to captains of industry, downtown has often been where people first began their San Francisco journey.
Hayes Valley
Hayes Valley is perfect for visitors who want to get a first-look at what’s next, from tech to fashion to art to cuisine.
Civic Center
Museums and concert venues fill this stately neighborhood, full of striking architectural styles and wide pedestrian plazas.
Marina
Home to bars, boutiques, and bayside views, the Marina is where San Francisco's young people come to shop, dine, and mingle.
Pacific Heights
Gorgeous homes and dramatic views define this upscale San Francisco neighborhood, where independent shops and exceptional cafes abound.
Japantown
San Francisco’s Japantown is the oldest in the U.S. From its famous Peace Pagoda to a variety of great eats, learn about this vibrant historic neighborhood.
Fillmore
A neighborhood full of music history, fine dining, and upscale shopping, The Fillmore packs more into a few city blocks than you can believe.
Mid-Market
A combination of enterprise zones, high tech, arts groups, retail, and restaurants, Mid-Market is witnessing a boom.
Visit Chinatown
Explore San Francisco's Chinatown. Discover the best restaurants, local history, popular things to do, tours and essential info to plan a visit.
Bayview
Bayview is the sunniest neighborhood in San Francisco, home to 35,000 residents, nesting ospreys and some of the most urban, diverse sights and bites in the city.
Mission District
The Mission District is one of San Francisco’s most of-the-moment neighborhoods, packed with trend-setting boutiques, restaurants, and more.
Dogpatch / Mission Bay
Once a bustling shipyard, the Dogpatch and Mission Bay are now home to waterfront parks, excellent dining, and major league sports.
Castro
Regardless of your sexual orientation, no trip to San Francisco is complete without a visit to the world-famous Castro District, one of the country's first gay Neighborhoods.
Noe Valley
A slice of suburban charm in the big city, Noe Valley's restaurants, shops, and quiet streets make it perfect for relaxed exploring.
Haight-Ashbury
Start your Summer of Love experience on the corner of Haight and Ashbury streets, where 1960s flower power blossomed.
Sunset District
San Francisco's Sunset District is where the hustling innovators go for a slice of traditional California surfer style.
Richmond
The Richmond used to be San Francisco's best-kept secret—but the word is out! It may move at a slower pace, but the Richmond is not to be missed.
Treasure Island
This gem of an island offers a bustling urban winery scene, terrific music festivals, and photo ops of San Francisco's downtown skyline.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Here are a few tips to help you maximize your time in San Francisco.
Explore Our Visitor's Guide
Check out our free San Francisco Traveler visitor's guide and learn how to explore San Francisco like a local.