Pacific Heights, CA

San Francisco

Pacific Heights featuring a park
Pacific Heights featuring a house and heritage elements
Pacific Heights which includes a coastal town and street scenes
Pacific Heights featuring a playground, landscape views and a city
Pacific Heights featuring flowers, a house and signage

One of San Francisco’s most exclusive neighborhoods features stunning mansions, spectacular views and a great selection of shops and restaurants.

Experience San Francisco at its most magnificent in Pacific Heights. Find this exclusive neighborhood in the heart of the city, roughly bordered by Van Ness and Presidio Avenues and Pine and Vallejo streets. Walk along its elegant streets, lined with stunning mansions and beautiful views of San Francisco Bay.

Walk down Fillmore Street and explore its charming shops with clothing stores and one-of-a-kind boutiques. Check out the burgeoning dining scene, which offers restaurants ranging from small cafés to gourmet fine dining experiences.

Relax on one of the benches in Alta Plaza Park and take in additional beautiful views of the city. Play tennis or basketball or take the kids in your group to the colorful playground. Join the dog walkers and picnickers that flock to Lafayette Park.

The highlight of Pacific Heights is its stunning homes. Nearby, view Spreckels Mansion, the iconic colonnaded mansion belonging to famous novelist Danielle Steele. Travel back in time at the Victorian-style Haas-Lilienthal House, featuring original furniture and ornate decor.

One of the oldest buildings, located along Pacific Avenue, was built in 1853, but most of the homes were built after the devastating 1906 earthquake. See spectacular homes ranging in style from Victorian to Edwardian to Châteauesque and more. Spot the German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Vietnamese consulates.

Explore Billionaire’s Row, a segment of Broadway between Divisadero and Lyon streets. This exclusive corner of Pacific Heights has been home to some of the city’s wealthiest families, such as Larry Ellison and George Lucas.

Enjoy spectacular views from the top of the Lyon Street Steps. Look west toward the lush forest of the Presidio and east toward the glamorous mansions. See the city unfold below you with foggy San Francisco Bay beyond. From here, you may see the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Treasure Island, the Bay Bridge and more.

Travel to the rest of the city from Pacific Heights. The Presidio, Marina and Nob Hill are all within walking distance. If you don’t feel like braving the hills on foot, hop on one of the many buses making frequent runs through the neighborhood.


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Pacific Heights Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
$119 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$140 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with 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! (4,957 reviews)
The entire experience was good.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
$157 nightly
The price is $185 total per night from Dec 17 to Dec 18
$185 total
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,176 reviews)
Clean room in a very nice hotel. Hotel itself outside of the rooms was quite cool in temperature.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

5 out of 5
950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill San Francisco CA
$260 nightly
The price is $306 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$306 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,437 reviews)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 — A Truly Magical Stay! I can’t say enough wonderful things about this beautiful hotel. From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional—warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Every staff member went above and beyond to make our stay feel special. But what absolutely stole ...

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

Fairmont San Francisco
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4 out of 5
200 Marina Blvd Berkeley CA
$119 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$137 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,908 reviews)
It was clean . Nice staff at front desk

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

3 out of 5
701 3rd St San Francisco CA
$161 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Jan 2 to Jan 3
$189 total
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,839 reviews)
Room was small (hey, it's the city) but clean and well-appointed. Staff was great. Nice location close to the water.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
$93 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$110 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with 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! (2,110 reviews)
Always great stay. Great staff, nice and clean rooms.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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Cow Hollow featuring street scenes and signage

Cow Hollow

4/5(164 area reviews)

The beautiful waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Cow Hollow. Make a stop by Union Street or Van Ness Avenue while you're exploring the area.

Cow Hollow
Marina District featuring heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Marina District

4/5(1,279 area reviews)

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

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4/5(453 area reviews)

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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)

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Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring a bay or harbor

Fisherman's Wharf

4/5(38 area reviews)

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Fisherman's Wharf


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