Lakeshore
San Francisco
Popular places to visit
San Francisco Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who live at San Francisco Zoo during your travels in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.
San Francisco State University
Enjoy the student vibe at San Francisco State University as part of your travels around San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Stonestown Galleria
During your visit to San Francisco, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Stonestown Galleria. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Harding Park Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in San Francisco at Harding Park Golf Course. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Olympic Club
Enjoy a round of golf in San Francisco at Olympic Club. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Lake Merced
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Merced and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Francisco. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
Top hotels in Lakeshore
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Overall wonderful experience. Staff was great, room was great.. a little cold but housekeeping brought up an extra blanket and i was perfect. Outdoor fireplaces were lovely. Great location so close to pier 39.
Reviewed on 10 Jan, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Good location. Nice clean room, very basic amenities. I'd stay here again.
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
the toilet was leaking on floor, no room safe, the hot tub was out of order
Reviewed on 13 Jan, 2026
Fairmont San Francisco
The STAFF!! So friendly, chipper, smiley, warm - the bellhops/valets, in particular, all seemed to love their work and their jobs and get along so well with one another. Their enthusiasm was palpable! I travel over 150 days/year for business and I can’t remember the last time I saw a more jovial ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan, 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Itai and Simon were very helpful throughout our stay. The room was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. The hotel was very close to food and entertainment. We particularly enjoyed walking to Underdogs Cantina for dinner. Excellent stay!
Reviewed on 8 Jan, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Good service, excellent staff at the front desk. Very nice room accommodation.
Reviewed on 13 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeshore
Excelsior
Though Excelsior may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cow Palace and San Bruno Mountain State Park.
Noe Valley
Appreciated for its churches and architecture, you might consider exploring Noe Valley. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 22nd St Hill, and jump on the metro at Church St & Clipper St Stop or Church St & 24th St Stop to get around the city.
Mission District
You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. SF Armory is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city.
Western Addition
Alamo Square and Painted Ladies are top sights in Western Addition, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Duboce Avenue & Noe Street Station or Duboce Ave & Church St Stop to see more sights in the area.
Pacific Heights
Take time in Pacific Heights to visit attractions like Mrs. Doubtfire House and Van Ness Avenue. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at California St & Van Ness Ave Stop to see more of the city.
Cow Hollow
Gourmet restaurants a bustling marina and top sights from Union Street to Van Ness Avenue – discover Cow Hollow, a destination also famous for its shopping.
