Hillsborough, CA
San Francisco
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Popular places to visit
Golden Gate Bridge
Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.
Pier 39
This waterfront attraction offers thrilling rides, innovative street performers and colorful souvenir shops, but it’s the sea lions that win the day.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Moscone Convention Center, a top convention center in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Golden Gate Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Lombard Street
Often incorrectly called the world’s crookedest street, this San Francisco roadway is an iconic spot to see, photograph and drive down.
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
Hillsborough Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Staff was pleasant and helpful. Room was clean. Bed was comfortable. I enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great room, great view and great staff...ridiculous parking fees!!
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hands down the most friendly, helpful staff of any hotel we’ve ever stayed at. Every employee we spoke with was so incredibly kind and eager to help. Very clean rooms. Gorgeous views. We were able to walk to the warf and felt very safe having our car in the garage at the hotel.
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
No body wash in the shower
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Great hotel with wonderful staff! Can’t beat the location.
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Staff was great, loved the location, lots of parking nearby and room very clean
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Hillsborough
Excelsior
While Excelsior isn't home to many top sights, Cow Palace and San Bruno Mountain State Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bernal Heights
Appreciated for its bars and architecture, you might consider exploring Bernal Heights. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Esmeralda Slide Park, and jump on the metro at 30th St & Dolores St Stop or San Jose Ave & Randall St Stop to get around the city.
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.
Potrero Hill
The live music and architecture are just a few things visitors like about Potrero Hill. San Francisco Bay and Museum of Craft & Design are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at 20th Street Station or 23rd Street Station to get around the larger area.
Mission District
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.
Sunset District
Travelers choose Sunset District for its pristine beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Judah Street & Sunset Boulevard Station or Judah St & 34th Ave Stop and check out top sights like Ocean Beach.
Hillsborough, CA
- Stanford University
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Pier 39
- Moscone Convention Center
- Golden Gate Park
- Oracle Park
- Chase Center
- Jack London Square
- Googleplex
- Lombard Street
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Alcatraz Island
- Stanford University Medical Center
- University of San Francisco
- Oakland Arena
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Embarcadero Center
- San Francisco State University
- San Mateo County Event Center
- Silicon Valley
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
- Ocean Beach
- Shoreline Amphitheatre
- UCSF Medical Center
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- California Academy of Sciences
- Fox Theater
