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 which includes heritage architecture
Marina District showing 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 Though it was originally made of wood, burlap and plaster, the palace was later recast in concrete and surrounds a small man-made lagoon lined with Australian eucalyptus trees.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
The price is HK$886 per night from 9 Jan to 10 Jan
HK$886
HK$1,043 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Staff was nice. Great location. Jonathan B. helped us during our stay."

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2025

Comfort Inn by the Bay
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
The price is HK$925 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
HK$925
HK$1,409 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
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! (6,213 reviews)
"convenient location"

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is HK$760 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
HK$760
HK$895 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
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! (3,410 reviews)
"Çlose to everything I needed. Within walking distance to cable car...then to best of San Franciso"

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf, an IHG Hotel
Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
2700 JONES STREET, San Francisco, CA
The price is HK$987 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
HK$987
HK$1,483 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,284 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2025

Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf, an IHG Hotel
Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco
Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco
4 out of 5
555 N Point St, San Francisco, CA
The price is HK$925 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
HK$925
HK$1,407 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,369 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel, staff was lovely and room was very clean!"

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2025

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
4 out of 5
424 Clay St, San Francisco, CA
The price is HK$927 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
HK$927
HK$1,091 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,121 reviews)
"Good spot"

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2025

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
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Marina District