Nearby Gems
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Nearby Sights & Experiences
From waterfront parks and scenic trails to charming downtown streets and historic attractions, The Dylan Hotel at SFO puts you close to a variety of Bay Area highlights. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventure, local dining and shopping, or iconic San Francisco destinations, there’s plenty to discover just minutes from the hotel.
Nearby Attractions
Discover the best places around us
Top Attractions & Places
Landmarks
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Alcatraz
- Coit Tower
- Painted Ladies
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Lombard Street
- Twin Peaks
- Bay Bridge
Top Attractions & Places
Neighborhoods
- Chinatown
- Fisherman’s Wharf
- Haight Ashbury
- Mission District
- North Beach
- Castro District
- Civic Center
Top Attractions & Places
Parks & Leisure
- Golden Gate Park
- Conservatory of Flowers
- Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
- San Francisco Zoo
- Maritime National Historical Park.
Top Attractions & Places
Transit & Business
- SFO Airport
- SF Cruise Terminal
- Moscone Center
Museums
Science & Tech
- California Academy of Sciences
- Exploratorium
Museums
Art
- SFMOMA
- Asian Art Museum
- DeYoung Museum
- Legion of Honor
- Museum of the African Diaspora
- Contemporary Jewish Museum
Museums
History & Family
- Walt Disney Museum
- Cable Car Museum
- Children’s Creativity Museum
- National Liberty Ship Memorial.
Dining & Shopping
Hubs
- Union Square
- Fillmore Street
- Hayes Street
- Ferry Building
- Ghirardelli Square.
Dining & Shopping
Unique Experiences
- Tonga Room – Landmark Tiki room with a fun twist.
- Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery (Treasure Island).
Hidden Gems
Views
Treasure Island (Best views of the skyline and bridges), Baker Beach.
Hidden Gems
Unique Finds
- Musée Mécanique
- Leroy King Carousel (1906 antique carousel)
- Japanese Tea Garden
- and the Buffalo Paddock in Golden Gate Park.
Local Favorites (Millbrae & Burlingame)
Places
- Bayfront Water Park
- Crystal Springs Regional Trail
- Spur Trail
- Top Golf
- Mercy Center.
Local Favorites (Millbrae & Burlingame)
Dining
* Casual & Coffee: Anderson’s Bakery, Neal’s Coffee Shop, Paris Baguette, Starbucks, Nothing Bundt Cakes.
- International: Ben Tre (Vietnamese), Hana Izumi (Japanese), Thai Stick, La Collina, Wonderful.
- Classic Eats: American Bull Bar & Grill, Fiddlers Green, Peter’s Café, Sixteen Mile House.
Regional Highlights
Places
- Filoli Historical House & Gardens
- Coyote Point (CuriOdyssey)
- Pinstripes Bowling
- San Mateo Central Park & Japanese Garden
- Cow Palace.
Regional Highlights
Shopping
- Hillsdale Shopping Center
- Stanford Shopping Center
- Downtown San Mateo
Hidden Gems & Nature
Coastal & Trails
- Devil’s Slide Trail
- Purisima Creek Redwoods
- Ano Nuevo State Park (Elephant Seals)
Hidden Gems & Nature
Unique Finds
- Foster City Lagoon Boats
- Wunderbar Speakeasy
- Harley Farms.
Silicon Valley & South Bay
Places
- Levi’s Stadium (Home of the 49ers)
- Stanford University
- Anderson Collection at Stanford.
Silicon Valley & South Bay
Hidden Gems
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Santa Cruz (Beach Boardwalk and surfing)
Greater Bay Area & Beyond
Marin County
- Muir Woods (Redwoods)
- Angel Island
Greater Bay Area & Beyond
East Bay
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