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 Say Goodnight to Hunger program donates a meal for every night booked, and the property participates in Omni's broader green operations initiative covering energy and waste reduction.3 min walk to Montgomery Street Station (BART/K/L/M/T)
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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/K/L/M/T)
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The Jay, Autograph Collection
433 Clay Street, San Francisco
9.2280 reviews
Marriott Serve 360 program sets targets for carbon, water, and waste reduction across all Marriott-managed properties, including this Autograph Collection hotel.6 min walk to Embarcadero Station (BART/K/L/M/T)
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Galleria Park Hotel
191 Sutter Street, San Francisco
9.11,534 reviews
4 min walk to Montgomery Street Station (BART/K/L/M/T)
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This weekend in the Financial District: October 23–25
43 things on: 12 tours, 5 shows, 2 exhibitions and 8 free. Listed by day and start time.
Friday, October 23
Syd Mead: Future PastimeRetro-futurist concept art.Art600 Montgomery StView listing →Saturday, October 24
Syd Mead: Future PastimeRetro-futurist concept art.Art600 Montgomery StView listing →
Whack Donuts 2-Year Anniversary Jam + Breakin’ BattleBreakin' battles & DJs.PartyMarket St &FreeView listing →
Sonoma Guitar Series Gaëlle Solal, guitarFrench classical guitar virtuoso.Music240 Front StView listing →Sunday, October 25
SF She/They Bike Ride (Now Every Sunday!)Queer casual group cycling.Games1 Ferry BuildingFreeView listing →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.