Marina District

San Francisco

Marina District which includes 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 showing heritage architecture
Marina District which includes 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 Though it was originally made of wood, burlap and plaster, the palace was later recast in concrete and surrounds a small man-made lagoon lined with Australian eucalyptus trees.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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Marina District Hotel Deals

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 CA $178 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
CA $178
CA $209 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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! (1,047 reviews)
"Front staff desk was great, breakfast was adequate, location was good, very clean."

Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2025

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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 CA $175 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
CA $175
CA $205 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
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8.8/10 Excellent! (4,289 reviews)
Superb Stay
"Amazing staff and helped for extended garage partaking for our car based on the challenges we were having. Very happy about amazing hotel staff."

Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2025

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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 CA $177 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
CA $177
CA $265 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
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! (6,560 reviews)
"Will definitely consider staying at Riu again! Breakfast was really good and overall a good experience."

Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is CA $185 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
CA $185
CA $218 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,452 reviews)
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"Awesome! Super clean, quiet and spacious. Staff was very friendly and accomodating."

Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2025

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Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The price is CA $246 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
CA $246
CA $352 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
includes taxes & fees
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,749 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

4 out of 5
999 California Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is CA $218 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
CA $218
CA $308 total
Aug 10 - Aug 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! (1,033 reviews)
"Great hotel!"

Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2025

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
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4.5/5(18 area reviews)

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4/5(6 area reviews)

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