What's North Beach like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about North Beach, especially its restaurants and museums. Make sure that you enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's great shops. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Pier 39 to shop. There's plenty more to see, including Washington Square and Coit Tower.
How to get to North Beach
North Beach is located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from the heart of San Francisco.
Flying to:
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from North Beach
- Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from North Beach
- Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), 23.1 mi (37.1 km) from North Beach
Getting to North Beach on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Columbus Ave & Lombard St Stop
- Columbus Ave & Chestnut St Stop
- Taylor St & Columbus Ave Stop
Things to see and do in and around North Beach
What to see in North Beach
- Washington Square
- Coit Tower
- Balclutha
- Hyde Street Pier
- San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Things to do in North Beach
- Pier 39
- Aquarium of the Bay
- Exploratorium
- Tattoo Art Museum
- Teatro ZinZanni
Other popular North Beach attractions
- San Francisco Bay
- Saints Peter and Paul Church
- National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi
- Filbert Street Steps
- ABC's '7Live' Voice Box
