Title: Visit Balboa Park: Best of Balboa Park, San Francisco Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca

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# Balboa Park

## San Francisco

## Visit Balboa Park

Things to do

Hotels

Where to stay

[San Francisco travel guide](https://expedia.ca/San-Francisco.dx178305)

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### Popular places to visit

![Oracle Park featuring a bay or harbor and street scenes as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063199/e9ded285-60f9-45a6-bde5-7fd5c5f20eea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Oracle Park

Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.

[](https://expedia.ca/Oracle-Park-Downtown-San-Francisco.d6063199.Vacation-Attraction)

![Golden Gate Park featuring flowers and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507464/52822685-2982-4242-a264-5feb076f1b64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Golden Gate Park

This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.

[](https://expedia.ca/Golden-Gate-Park-Golden-Gate.d507464.Vacation-Attraction)

![Golden Gate Bridge showing a suspension bridge or treetop walkway, a marina and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508803/7f3a8683-169a-4f91-9706-80b0485198d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Golden Gate Bridge

Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.

[](https://expedia.ca/Golden-Gate-Bridge-San-Francisco.d508803.Vacation-Attraction)

![Pier 39 showing signage, street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502576/0539d24a-33b1-4635-8e45-7397bf716773.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Pier-39-Fishermans-Wharf.d502576.Vacation-Attraction)

![Alcatraz Island showing island views and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502554/4d59a35c-ed7e-4b54-b5f7-09ac7df7975b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Alcatraz-Island-San-Francisco.d502554.Vacation-Attraction)

![yerba buena gardens complex](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502553/b8bd040b-086b-4e6e-963b-c1bf398cf87f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Moscone Convention Center

During your trip, find out what's happening at Moscone Convention Center, a top convention center in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Moscone-Convention-Center-Downtown-San-Francisco.d502553.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![California Academy of Sciences General Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219652/f0bca80b-682f-4287-bac0-eccb47dd5591.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

CA $67

per adult

**86%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/california-academy-of-sciences-daytime-admission.a219652.activity-details)

![Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219896/8f48853e-8b87-4e6b-85c2-057f6b4e921c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

CA $143

per adult

**88%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/go-city-san-francisco-all-inclusive-pass-with-30-attractions.a219896.activity-details)

![Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/852618/2d36c05c-4a19-49ee-83c7-78e22378ede0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

CA $190

per adult

**94%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/alcatraz-visit-with-night-option-and-sf-bay-cruise.a852618.activity-details)

![Visit de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/852149/5f951497-8465-48c2-bf9a-eff985a5464e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### de Young Museum General Admission Ticket

CA $27

per adult

**88%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/de-young-museum-general-admission-ticket.a852149.activity-details)

![Golden Gate Bridge at night](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/277363/5cadfa3b-d4bb-4821-ac3a-897e2521df02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### San Francisco Night Tour

CA $123

per adult

**78%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-francisco-night-tour.a277363.activity-details)

![Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219782/8d7a50b5-ebf0-4765-9a8b-20679466b95b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

CA $66

per adult

**94%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-francisco-bridge-to-bridge-cruise-90-minutes.a219782.activity-details)

[See all activities in San Francisco](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-San-Francisco.d178305.Travel-Guide-Activities)

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## Balboa Park Hotel Deals

![Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10538/5971a3e7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA

CA $181

CA $213 total

Apr 12 - Apr 13

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 ...

9/10 Wonderful! (5,439 reviews)

Bad experience

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=10538&PinnedHotelID=10538&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976007988)

![Handlery Union Square Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6666/4fd95a3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Handlery Union Square Hotel

351 Geary St San Francisco CA

CA $188

CA $221 total

Apr 6 - Apr 7

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (2,928 reviews)

Property was clean and staff as friendly. The toilet was loud and it’s strange we can buy rubber ducks but the rooms don’t have bathtubs, at least mine didn’t.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=6666&PinnedHotelID=6666&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976007988)

![Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24700/24625/75f20517_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

2500 Mason St San Francisco CA

CA $202

CA $294 total

Apr 12 - Apr 13

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...

9/10 Wonderful! (7,377 reviews)

Breakfast was amazing, lots of choices. Room was clean. Convenient to walk and sightseeing.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=24625&PinnedHotelID=24625&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976007988)

![YOTEL San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19520000/19510300/19510249/9a7fa76b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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YOTEL San Francisco

1095 Market St San Francisco CA

CA $94

CA $167 total

Mar 31 - Apr 1

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)

Great place if you want to be somewhere convenient. Stayed here for a concert at Bill Graham. Small rooms, so they’re good if you plan on justbut efficient rooms

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=19510249&PinnedHotelID=19510249&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976007988)

![Hilton San Francisco Financial District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4302/96ca1121_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hilton San Francisco Financial District

750 Kearny St San Francisco CA

CA $142

CA $167 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (2,536 reviews)

Staff is friendly and helpful. Only thing, I wish the bedding was softer, and more high end

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=4302&PinnedHotelID=4302&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976007988)

![Hotel Julian](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100370000/100366800/100366713/32a804cb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Julian

940 Sutter Street San Francisco CA

CA $110

CA $157 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Oracle Park are located ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (678 reviews)

The hotel is aging and not spotless, but the front desk people were friendly and the bedding was fresh.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=100366713&PinnedHotelID=100366713&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976007988)

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[Tonight

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[Tomorrow night

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[This weekend

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[Next weekend

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### Other neighbourhoods around Balboa Park

![Aerial View Of Urban Neighborhood ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6155705/000d8af2-94e1-4af8-bbaf-91af84845baa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Noe Valley

5/5(1 area review)

 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Noe-Valley.dx6155705)

![Bernal Heights](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561136356/9f2a3c74-3fbc-40f7-99de-8b0f7b9a8964.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Bernal-Heights.dx553248621561136356)

![Mission District which includes outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/134035/1fb7195b-23e3-4a0f-a5ef-22b484069f64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Mission District

4/5(5 area reviews)

 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 SOMA Pilipinas. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Mission-District.dx134035)

![Sunset District which includes a bridge and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/163838/0a93dbea-0497-468c-958f-a3fb9ea4b26b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Sunset District

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Sunset-District.dx163838)

![Conservatory of Flowers featuring flowers, outdoor art and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069419/784003c6-5709-451d-8851-8d21984f9669.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Golden Gate

 While you're in Golden Gate, take in top sights like Blue Heron Lake or San Francisco Botanical Garden, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Irving St & 9th Ave Stop or Irving St & 8th Ave Stop. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Golden-Gate.dx553248635976481407)

![Anchor Brewing Company featuring a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6155048/24053e58-3c93-4737-af35-eaecf9c08a12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Potrero Hill

5/5(1 area review)

 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Potrero-Hill.dx506137)

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