Marina District

San Francisco

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

Visit the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre and marvel at views of the Golden Gate Bridge at this popular waterfront neighborhood.

San Francisco’s Marina District is a stunning neighborhood next to the bay with green spaces, waterfront vistas and chic shops, restaurants and bars. Take photographs of the exquisite Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, a replica of a faux-classical structure originally built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition.

The Palace of Fine Arts Theatre is the only surviving structure from a collection of pieces made for the 1915 expo, a world’s fair designed to celebrate the city’s recovery from the 1906 earthquake and fire. Though it was originally made of wood, burlap and plaster, the palace was later recast in concrete and surrounds a small man-made lagoon lined with Australian eucalyptus trees. Attend an art exhibit or music performance here.

Join a guided tour of the neighborhood to find out more about its history. Admire art deco-style buildings and learn about the devastating impact of the 1906 earthquake on the city.

Enjoy picturesque views of the Golden Gate Bridge from the grass of Marina Green. This small park overlooks an acoustic sculpture known as the Wave Organ, which is located at the end of a jetty that juts out into the bay. Listen to the various sounds produced by the waves that roll in. The sculpture produces the most sound around high tide.

Discover Crissy Field to the west of the jetty. This pretty grassland and marshland area is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and offers great views of the Golden Gate Bridge. The park contains an environmental education center, a restored shoreline with native wildlife and walking trails.

The San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park borders the Marina District to the east. Study a collection of floating historic ships at the park’s Hyde Street Pier. Investigate the range of fascinating exhibits at the Maritime Museum in the Aquatic Park Bathhouse Building. This museum features a range of fascinating artworks inspired by San Francisco’s maritime history.

Find the Marina District east of Crissy Field and the Golden Gate Bridge. Bus services connect it to other parts of the city.


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Top hotels in Marina District

Comfort Inn by the Bay
Comfort Inn by the Bay
2.5 out of 5
2775 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P7,313 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
P7,313
P8,607 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,029 reviews)
"Great location and you can see the Gold Gate Bridge from the room. Within walk range to the pier. We stayed around 7/4 holiday. The only draw back is the breakfast area is small and finding a seat during the last hour can be challenging."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Comfort Inn by the Bay
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is P7,434 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
P7,434
P8,750 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
includes taxes & 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! (4,224 reviews)
"Great location with plenty of restaurants nearby within walking distance, friendly staff, easy check in and express check out was available as our flight home was at 6am. We booked one of their corner rooms which was newly renovated and had an amazing view. We were very happy with everything and ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 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
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! (6,531 reviews)
"Great hotel! The room was well sized for two queen beds, there were plenty of amenities (including a store downstairs to feed my sweet tooth), and it was very close to great sites in SF."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
4 out of 5
999 California Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is P8,164 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
P8,164
P11,742 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,027 reviews)
"It’s a very historical property that has a lot of charm"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA
The price is P5,473 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P5,473
P6,223 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & 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! (1,868 reviews)
"Pretty good , just not fair for parking"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
1300 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA
The price is P8,075 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
P8,075
P12,093 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,630 reviews)
"A fantastic family-friendly hotel right in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf. The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming—always greeting us with a smile and even offering discounts to local businesses. Our grandson especially loved the nightly milk and Oreo cookies in the lobby, which added such a ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
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Other neighbourhoods around Marina District

Cow Hollow featuring street scenes and signage

Cow Hollow

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
Pacific Heights featuring a park

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.

Pacific Heights
Lombard Street featuring flowers, a sunset and a house

Russian Hill

Spend some time visiting places like Macondray Lane while getting to know Russian Hill, and be sure to check out the beaches. You can hop aboard the metro at Hyde St & Filbert St Stop or Hyde St & Union St Stop to see more of the area.

Russian Hill
Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring a bay or harbor

Fisherman's Wharf

Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay are top sights in Fisherman's Wharf, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop to see more sights in the area.

Fisherman's Wharf
Nob Hill showing a city and street scenes

Nob Hill

4/5(1 area review)

Travelers love Nob Hill for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Washington St & Leavenworth St Stop or Washington St & Jones St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Grace Cathedral and SF Masonic Auditorium.

Nob Hill
North Beach which includes skyline and a city

North Beach

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay are top sights in North Beach, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Columbus Ave & Lombard St Stop or Columbus Ave & Chestnut St Stop to see more sights in the area.

North Beach

Marina District