5 places to start in the Financial District
Ferry Building
The food hall inside is open every day. On Saturday mornings the farmers market spreads out around the building, and it's the best in the city.
Official site →Photo: JaGa, CC BY-SA 4.0
Transamerica Pyramid
The tower itself is closed to visitors. At its base there's a small grove of redwoods with benches, and anyone can walk in.
Official site →Photo: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 2.5
Tadich Grill
California's oldest restaurant traces its start to 1849. Take a stool at the long wooden counter on California Street and order the cioppino.
Official site →Photo: Sarah Stierch, CC BY 4.0
Exploratorium
Hundreds of hands-on science exhibits fill Pier 15 on the Embarcadero, and adults enjoy them as much as kids do.
Official site →Photo: Amy Snyder, CC BY-SA 3.0
California Street cable car
The line that starts at California and Drumm Streets is the least crowded of the three. It climbs straight up Nob Hill.
Official site →Photo: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0Hotels in the Financial District
Staying over? These are the picks from our guide, Top hotels in San Francisco's Financial District, ranked by rating and location, and Dyme members see private rates on each. You can also browse every San Francisco hotel guide or search hotels on Dyme.
Omni San Francisco
500 California Street, San Francisco
9.41,239 reviews
Omni's Say Goodnight to Hunger program donates a meal for every completed stay. The hotel is also in Omni's green operations initiative on energy and waste.3 min walk to Montgomery Street Station (BART/J/K/L/M/N)
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Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
222 Sansome Street, San Francisco
9.2412 reviews
Four Seasons Responsible Business program covers energy reduction, water conservation, and community partnerships across all properties including this one.4 min walk to Embarcadero Station (BART/J/K/L/M/N)
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The Jay, Autograph Collection
433 Clay Street, San Francisco
9.2280 reviews
Marriott's Serve 360 program sets carbon, water and waste reduction targets across all Marriott-managed properties, including this Autograph Collection hotel.6 min walk to Embarcadero Station (BART/J/K/L/M/N)
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Galleria Park Hotel
191 Sutter Street, San Francisco
9.11,534 reviews
4 min walk to Montgomery Street Station (BART/J/K/L/M/N)
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This weekend in the Financial District: November 13–15
23 things on: 3 tours, 1 exhibition, 1 show and 2 free. Listed by day and start time.
Friday, November 13
Saturday, November 14
Sunday, November 15
On all weekend
No set start time for these, so go when it suits you.
Listings by Outgoing, refreshed twice a day. Times and prices can change, so check the listing before you go.