Stop by California Welcome Center for some handy tips before you start your adventure. It's an one-stop shop for travel information.

This Fisherman's Wharf tourist information center is an ideal spot to start your day of sightseeing. There's lots to discover in the area, such as Pier 39, Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz Island. Take your time at California Welcome Center before hitting up these other fine attractions.

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San Francisco Proper Hotel

Downtown San Francisco

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$543

per person

Jan 15 - Jan 20

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Roundtrip flight included

Burbank (BUR) to San Francisco (SFO)

8.8/10 Excellent! (789 reviews)

Despite the surround area, the hotel itself is very welcoming and everyone very friendly and above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Rooms were clean and good amenities. I didn’t have a reservation for the rooftop but the team squeezed me in - great views and cocktails!

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf

$932

per person

Feb 7 - Feb 10

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Roundtrip flight included

Boston (BOS) to San Francisco (SFO)

9/10 Wonderful! (7,092 reviews)

room was clean and friendly staff

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

Montage Healdsburg

$1,086

per person

Feb 12 - Feb 15

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Roundtrip flight included

Burbank (BUR) to San Francisco (SFO)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)

Clean room, kind and helpful staff. Nice ambiance in vineyard.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore California Welcome Center

Tours & day trips

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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

Free cancellation available

History & culture

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California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

Free cancellation available

Private & custom tours

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GoCar San Francisco Tour

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Adventure & outdoor

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San Francisco: Kids Thrill Zone Combo at PIER 39

Free cancellation available

Cruises & boat tours

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Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

Free cancellation available

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Aquarium of the Bay

4.5/5(142 reviews)

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San Francisco Carousel

Enjoy an outing to San Francisco Carousel during your stay in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.

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.

What a cool place - play antique arcade games for just 25 cents!
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Musée Mécanique

4/5(7 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Musée Mécanique during your stay in San Francisco. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

USS Pampanito

You can spend time studying the exhibits at USS Pampanito during your trip to San Francisco. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.