What's South Beach Like?

Come to South Beach for a glimpse of landmarks like Ferry Building, and to take in some culture at places like San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Enjoy this scenic neighborhood's museums and selection of shops. Other popular sights worth a visit include Oracle Park.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in South Beach?

We have 52 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top places to stay in South Beach:

The St. Regis San Francisco

Luxury hotel with spa, indoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Sauna • 24-hour fitness center • Central location

Hotel VIA

Upscale hotel with 2 bars

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk • Comfy beds

Hotel Vitale

Luxury hotel with spa, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Bar • Attentive staff

W San Francisco

Luxury hotel with 2 bars, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

3-star hotel

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Comfy beds

How to Get to South Beach

South Beach is located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the heart of San Francisco.

Flying to:

• • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from South Beach
• • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), 11 mi (17.7 km) from South Beach
• • Hayward, CA (HWD-Hayward Executive), 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from South Beach

Getting to South Beach on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Brannan Station
• • The Embarcadero & Harrison St Stop
• • Folsom Station

Things to See and Do in and around South Beach

What to See in South Beach

• • Oracle Park
• • Ferry Building
• • Academy of Art University
• • Lefty O'Doul Bridge

Things to Do in South Beach

• • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
• • Cartoon Art Museum
• • Ferry Building Marketplace
• • Contemporary Jewish Museum
• • Telephone Pioneers Communication Museum

Other Popular South Beach Attractions

• • Holocaust Center of Northern California
• • San Francisco Railway Museum
• • California Historical Society
• • Museum of the African Diaspora

When Is the Best Time to Visit San Francisco?

• • Hottest months: September, October, August, June (average 61°F)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 53°F)
• • Rainiest months: February, December, January, March (average 4 inches of rainfall)