Cole Valley, CA

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Cole Valley
Cole Valley showing outdoor art
Cole Valley
Cole Valley
Cole Valley

Popular places to visit

Golden Gate Park featuring a garden and flowers

Golden Gate Park

4.5/5(5,122 reviews)

This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.

Golden Gate Park
Pier 39 which includes a city, signage and street scenes

Pier 39

4.5/5(6,817 reviews)

This waterfront attraction offers thrilling rides, innovative street performers and colorful souvenir shops, but it’s the sea lions that win the day.

Pier 39
Golden Gate Bridge illuminated at night with city lights in the background in California, USA

Golden Gate Bridge

4.5/5(7,244 reviews)

Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.

Golden Gate Bridge
Oracle Park featuring a bay or harbor and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Oracle Park

4.5/5(1,454 reviews)

Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.

Oracle Park
Moscone Convention Center

Moscone Convention Center

4/5(598 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening at Moscone Convention Center, a top convention center in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Moscone Convention Center
Alcatraz Island showing a coastal town and island images

Alcatraz Island

4.5/5(2,752 reviews)

Escape to “The Rock,” home of the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned a reputation as a cold and unforgiving place.

Alcatraz Island

Things to do

California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

$55
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

$139
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Visit de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park

de Young Museum General Admission Ticket

$20
per adult
de Young Museum General Admission Ticket
"Sun Painting" Created by artist Bob Miller, this classic Exploratorium exhibit is a “live” painting that uses light from the from the Sun as its palette.

SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission

$40
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Ferry & Bike Options Available)

$84
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Ferry & Bike Options Available)
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

$48
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
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Cole Valley Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA
$105 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$119 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,992 reviews)
"The place is very good, only no hot water for shower. I waited to much for came hot water. But the rest I love"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

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
$127 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$149 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,586 reviews)
"Convenient location for Financial District and tourist areas"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

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
$173 nightly
The price is $203 total per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
$203 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Total includes taxes and 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! (6,633 reviews)
"Beds were wonderful. Breakfast was good. I would have liked more options for creamers. Both nights we were awakened by people on….something screaming Outside our windows. Many very loud cars. Probably would ask for a different room next time. Bell service was great. Desk ladies were quite rude."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

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
$127 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$149 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and 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 Aug 5, 2025

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
$135 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$156 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and 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 Aug 5, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
$201 nightly
The price is $237 total per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
$237 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,787 reviews)
"Regency Club had a great breakfast"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
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Other neighborhoods around Cole Valley

Castro District showing street scenes and outdoor eating

Eureka Valley

If you're spending time in Eureka Valley, check out sights like Castro Street or Castro Theatre and hop on the metro to see more the city at Castro Station or 17th St & Castro St Stop.

Eureka Valley
Alamo Square showing heritage architecture, a house and a coastal town

Western Addition

4/5(453 area reviews)

Travelers love Western Addition for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Duboce Avenue & Noe Street Station or Duboce Ave & Church St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Alamo Square and Painted Ladies.

Western Addition
San Francisco is famous for many things, the golden gate bridge, great food, diversity, however it's most famous for unique architecture , especially Victorian style and bold colors. Sometime's I just enjoy taking a walk through neighborhoods with my camera and phone and often I get surprises such as this vibrant turquoise house. From the tile steps to the bold floral landscape this one definitely stood out. #architecture #sanfrancisco #colorfularchitecture #trovember #turquoisehouse #vibranthouse #streetphotography #streets_of_our_world #streetsofsanfrancisco #citywalks #worldsgreatcities

Noe Valley

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Noe Valley
California Academy of Sciences which includes interior views as well as a large group of people

Golden Gate

While you're in Golden Gate, take in top sights like San Francisco Botanical Garden or Japanese Tea Garden, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Irving St & 9th Ave Stop or Irving St & 8th Ave Stop.

Golden Gate
Mission District which includes outdoor art

Mission District

3.5/5(140 area reviews)

Mission District is a destination travelers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to explore sights like San Francisco Public Library.

Mission District
Ocean Beach featuring landscape views, general coastal views and a beach

Outer Sunset

When in Outer Sunset and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Ocean Beach or San Francisco Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more the city at Judah St & 34th Ave Stop or Judah Street & Sunset Boulevard Station.

Outer Sunset
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