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. Nature lovers can visit San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and Pioneer Park. There's plenty more to see, including Washington Square and Coit Tower.
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
- Washington Square
- Coit Tower
- Red and White Fleet at Pier 43 and a Half
- San Francisco Bay
- Saints Peter and Paul Church
Things to do in North Beach
- Aquarium of the Bay
- Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze
- Exploratorium
- Pier 39
- Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf
Other popular North Beach attractions
- Filbert Street Steps
- Balclutha
- San Francisco Carousel
- Musée Mécanique
- The Cannery at Del Monte Square