What to do in South San Francisco, CA

Activities, attractions and tours
South San Francisco

South San Francisco Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that South San Francisco has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

South San Francisco is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in South San Francisco to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

South San Francisco Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of South San Francisco.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to South San Francisco attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Oyster Point

4/5(3 area reviews)

When in Oyster Point, you can plan a visit to San Bruno Point Park and The Shops at Tanforan, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Oyster Point
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The East Side

3.5/5(47 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in The East Side, San Francisco Bay and San Bruno Point Park are top sights worth seeing.

The East Side
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Downtown South San Francisco

3.5/5(7 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Downtown South San Francisco and surrounding area, you can visit The Shops at Tanforan and San Bruno Point Park.

Downtown South San Francisco
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Paradise Valley

Paradise Valley might not have many top sights, but San Bruno Point Park and The Shops at Tanforan are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Paradise Valley
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Avalon

Though Avalon might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like See's Candies and The Shops at Tanforan.

Avalon
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Sunshine Gardens

Though Sunshine Gardens might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like See's Candies and Serramonte Center.

Sunshine Gardens

Day trip destinations from South San Francisco