What's North Beach Like?
There's a lot visitors like about North Beach, especially its restaurants and museums. Make sure to enjoy this walkable neighborhood's great shops. 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 Intl. Airport (OAK), 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from North Beach
- San Francisco Intl. 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 Metro
Stations in the neighborhood 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
- Saints Peter and Paul Church
- Coit Tower
- Red and White Fleet at Pier 43 and a Half
Things to Do in North Beach
- Pier 39
- Aquarium of the Bay
- Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze
- Exploratorium
- Napier Lane
Other Popular North Beach Attractions
- Hyde Street Pier
- National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi
- Filbert Street Steps
- Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf
- The San Francisco Dungeon