What's North Beach like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about North Beach, especially its shops and museums. Make sure that you enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's great restaurants. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Pier 39 to shop. Other popular sights worth a visit include San Francisco Bay.
How to get to North Beach
Flying to:
- Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from North Beach
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from North Beach
- San Carlos, CA (SQL), 21.6 mi (34.7 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
- San Francisco Bay
- Washington Square
- Coit Tower
- Hyde Street Pier
- Saints Peter and Paul Church
Things to do in North Beach
- Pier 39
- Aquarium of the Bay
- Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze
- Exploratorium
- The Cannery at Del Monte Square
Other popular North Beach attractions
- National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi
- Filbert Street Steps
- America's Cup Pavilion
- Boudin at the Wharf Museum
- Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf