What's Chinatown like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Chinatown, especially its shops and Chinatown. Enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's art scene and selection of restaurants. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Old St. Mary's Cathedral and Columbus Tower. There's plenty more to see, including Chinatown Alleyways and Dragon's Gate.
How to get to Chinatown
Chinatown is located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from the heart of San Francisco.
Flying to:
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Chinatown
- Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), 12 mi (19.4 km) from Chinatown
- Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), 23.3 mi (37.4 km) from Chinatown
Getting to Chinatown on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Powell St & Clay St Stop
- Powell St & Jackson St Stop
- California St & Grant Ave Stop
Things to see and do in and around Chinatown
What to see in Chinatown
- Chinatown Alleyways
- Old St. Mary's Cathedral
- Dragon's Gate
- Kong Chow Temple
- Spofford Alley
Things to do near Chinatown:
- Chinese Historical Society of America (0.1 mi/0.1 km away)
- Pier 39 (1.1 mi/1.8 km away)
- Cable Car Museum (0.2 mi/0.3 km away)
- SF Masonic Auditorium (0.3 mi/0.5 km away)
- Marines Memorial Theater (0.4 mi/0.6 km away)
Other popular Chinatown attractions
- Norras Temple
- Tin How Temple
- Ross Alley
- Chinese Telephone Exchange
- Commercial Street