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
- Red and White Fleet at Pier 43 and a Half
- Hyde Street Pier
Things to do in North Beach
- Pier 39
- Aquarium of the Bay
- Exploratorium
- USS Pampanito
- Napier Lane
Other popular North Beach attractions
- Saints Peter and Paul Church
- National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi
- Filbert Street Steps
- Teatro ZinZanni
- America's Cup Pavilion