What's North Beach Like?
There's a lot visitors like about North Beach, especially its shops and museums. Make sure to enjoy this walkable neighborhood's great restaurants. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Pier 39 to shop. There's plenty more to see, including Washington Square and Coit Tower.
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
- Pier 39
- Washington Square
- Coit Tower
- San Francisco Bay
- Saints Peter and Paul Church
Things to Do in North Beach
- Aquarium of the Bay
- Exploratorium
- San Francisco Carousel
- Napier Lane
- Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze
Other Popular North Beach Attractions
- National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi
- Filbert Street Steps
- Pier 27 James R. Herman Cruise Terminal
- SkyStar Wheel Fisherman’s Wharf
- Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum