Visit The East Side
Popular places to visit
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Golden Gate Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.
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.
Alcatraz Island
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.
Things to do
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
San Francisco: Flyer Theater, 7D Ride & Laser Maze Combo
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise
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Other neighborhoods around The East Side
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.
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 Southern Exposure.
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.
South of Market
Oracle Park and Chase Center are top sights in South of Market, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Yerba Buena-Moscone Station or Fourth-Brannan Station to see more sights in the area.
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.
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.
- Stanford University
- Oracle Park
- Golden Gate Park
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Pier 39
- Moscone Convention Center
- Chase Center
- Alcatraz Island
- Lombard Street
- Jack London Square
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Muir Woods National Monument
- San Francisco State University
- Ocean Beach
- University of California
- University of San Francisco
- Ghirardelli Square
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Oakland Arena
- Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
- Embarcadero Center
- Oakland Zoo
- Greek Theater
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- UCSF Medical Center