Hotels on the beach in San Francisco, United States

• 1 The Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square Fisherman's Wharf

  Guest Rating 9.2

  

  Built high atop Ghirardelli Square with San Francisco Bay views, this urban San Francisco resort features luxurious apartments with free WiFi and fully equipped gourmet kitchens. Sweeping terraces with fire pits are featured on-site. All spacious apartments at The Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square include a fireplace and a high-end entertainment system. All bedrooms are designed with an enclosed glass shower in the private bathroom. Exposed brick walls in all apartments offer natural soundproofing and a preserved element of the original Ghirardelli Square façade. An in-unit washer and dryer are tucked away in a closet for guest use. Select apartments feature bay views. Grocery shopping and chef services can be arranged before guests’ arrive or during their stay through the 24-hour concierge and butler. Room service from Palette, San Francisco Brewing Company, and McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant is offered daily. The Fairmont Heritage elevators open directly to Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop, local San Francisco boutiques and restaurants on Ghirardelli Square. All elevators and entrances are accessed securely by only guest key card access. San Francisco Maritime National Museum and Fisherman’s Wharf is 2 minutes’ walk away. Located at the foot of Golden Gate Bridge, the dog-friendly Crissy Field is 15 minutes’ bike ride away from The Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square. All Residence Reservations include Two complimentary Valet Parking spots. Show full description

  Address 900 North Point Square Show on map

  • Ping pong tables
  • Gym / fitness center
  • Pets are welcome
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• 2 Argonaut Hotel, a Noble House Hotel Fisherman's Wharf

  Guest Rating 8.6

  

  Featuring in-room spa services, an onsite National Park Service museum, and a classic San Francisco seafood restaurant, the Argonaut Hotel offers a truly one-of-a-kind stay in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf. This eco-friendly luxury hotel is set within the historic red-brick Del Monte Cannery building and offers beautiful views across San Francisco Bay. Valet parking is available. The Argonaut’s newly refreshed guestrooms (completed in Spring 2025) blend modern comfort with a sophisticated nautical style. Rooms feature rich blue-and-gold accents, exposed brick details, spacious layouts, a flat-screen TV, mini-bar, in-room safe, and convenient filtered water stations on every guest floor. The Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar serves award-winning chowders and fresh seafood in a relaxed, historic setting—perfect for lunch, dinner, or cocktails after a day of exploring the Wharf. Guests can enjoy the 24-hour fitness center, onsite business services, and immediate access to waterfront walking paths, historic ships, Cable Cars, and Ghirardelli Square. The USS Pampanito submarine is an 8-minute walk from the hotel, and the Exploratorium is less than 2.5 miles away. Show full description

  Address 495 Jefferson Street Show on map

  • Gym / fitness center
  • Pets are welcome
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• 3 Motel 6 San Francisco, CA Great Highway Sunset District

  Guest Rating 6.0

  

  Directly across the street from Ocean Beach, Rodeway Inn & Suites San Francisco-Great Highway offers guest rooms with free WiFi access and free guest parking. The Judah/La Playa/Ocean Beach tram stop, with service to Central San Francisco, is just 2 blocks away. Each guest room has cable TV, and a refrigerator and private bathrooms. Our staff is here to assist you 24-hours per day. Surfing, hiking and cycling nearby. An entrance to Golden Gate State Park, site of the Outside Lands Festival and the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, is across the street. Golden Gate Bridge can be reached within 10 minutes’ drive. Union Square is 5.6 mi away. Show full description

  Address 1234 Great Highway Show on map

  • Pets are welcome
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