How is the weather in San Francisco?

San Francisco has a mild, temperate maritime climate. Summers are often cool and foggy, with temperatures around 70°F (21°C), while winters are rainy with temperatures around 50°F (10°C). Layered clothing is often recommended due to the city's microclimates.

What are some of the best things to do in San Francisco?

Popular activities in San Francisco include walking across the Golden Gate Bridge, exploring the vibrant murals in the Mission District, taking a cable car ride, and engaging in ecological volunteer activities at the Presidio.

What is the best time of year to visit San Francisco?

San Francisco is most frequently visited during summer and fall, from June to October. Notable events include the Pride Parade in June, Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in August, and the Fleet Week airshow in October.

What are the best places to stay in San Francisco?

Popular areas to stay in San Francisco include bustling Union Square for shopping enthusiasts, Fisherman's Wharf for waterfront views, the Mission District for a vibrant food scene, and Pacific Heights for its historic charm.

What are the best places to visit in San Francisco?

Popular places to visit in San Francisco include the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island with its historically rich prison, Fisherman's Wharf for a taste of local seafood, and Chinatown, the oldest one in North America.

What are some hiking trails in San Francisco?

San Francisco has a variety of hiking trails for all levels. Consider exploring the Lands End Trail for stunning coastal views, the Mount Sutro Loop for a stroll in a eucalyptus forest, or the Presidio's Ecology Trail for an enriching educational experience.

What are some family activities to do in San Francisco?

Families visiting San Francisco often enjoy exploring the California Academy of Sciences, taking a bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge, visiting the interactive Exploratorium museum, or spending a day at the San Francisco Zoo.

What are some of the best day trip ideas in San Francisco?

For day trips, consider exploring the scenic Marin Headlands, tasting your way through Napa Valley's vineyards, immersing in the quaint charm of Sausalito, or discovering the natural beauty of Muir Woods National Monument.

Are there vacation rentals near San Francisco's top attractions?

You're in luck! Stay at the heart of it all with our vacation rentals near San Francisco's top attractions. We offer over 32,020 vacation rentals near Golden Gate Bridge Tours, over 31,840 vacation rentals near Hardly, Strictly Bluegrass, over 21,360 vacation rentals near Golden Gate Bridge, over 31,840 vacation rentals near Golden Gate Park - Chinese Pavilion, and over 10,610 vacation rentals near Golden Gate Park, and so much more! Experience the best of San Francisco right on your doorstep.

What types of vacation rentals are available in San Francisco?

Uncover the perfect home-away-from-home with our diverse selection of vacation rentals in San Francisco. From over 1,120 condo rentals, over 2,170 house rentals to over 2,930 apartment rentals, we've got you covered. For even more variety, explore our Airbnb Categories to find the ideal space for your getaway.

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Guest suite in Outer Sunset

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 202 reviews

Ocean Beach Guest Suite

Ground level suite with plenty of natural light and a private entrance through the front door. 1 block from beach and Great Highway bike path. Easy walk to restaurants/cafes/groceries/Golden Gate Park/SF Zoo and multiple transit lines. Suite consists of a separate bedroom with 1 queen bed, small desk and closet. Lounge is equipped with a TV, wet bar, toaster oven, microwave, electric kettle, coffee maker and small fridge. The private bathroom (shower) is supplied with soap, towels and hairdryer.

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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 288 reviews

Comfy & private Suite in Sunset, by beach and park

Comfortable, peaceful, and newly furnished, this clean unit is a great place to relax and recharge. Located in the heart of the Sunset District, the Pacific Ocean and Golden Gate Park are within walking distance (as well as other parks like Pine Lake, Stern Grove, and the Reservoir Park). The Sunset is also home to many restaurants, coffee/boba shops, and bakeries. We are 2 blocks away from the L light rail line and the 29 bus, offering access to SF downtown, the zoo, and other neighborhoods.

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Guest suite in Outer Sunset

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviews

Great Highway Oceanfront studio and backyard oasis

Come stay at the only AirBnB located on the historic Great Highway in San Francisco. Come experience what the New York Times includes on it's best places in the world to visit list. This private studio includes a Saatva luxe King mattress, Luxe sheets and down duvet, fire pit, picnic table, and giant back yard with a 50 foot pine tree and clover lawn. This is one of the few rentals that is located directly on beach/great highway in San Francisco. Come enjoy a secluded beachside escape.

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Guest suite in Bernal Heights

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 152 reviews

New Bernal Heights studio w/ Private Outdoor Space

Welcome to my modern studio with private entrance, walk-in closet, bathroom, kitchenette, and peaceful outdoor space with outdoor dining set, grill, and lounge chairs I am located on a quiet street in the Bernal Heights area and a 5min walk to Bernal Hill outdoor space, 20min walk to the shops, bars/restaurants on Cortland Avenue, 10min walk from Precita Park with local cafes, grocery store, & beautiful Park. It’s HILLY Note. kitchenette is outside the unit in private closed-off space in garage

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Guest suite in Outer Richmond

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 237 reviews

Cozy in-law suite: walk to the beach!

Welcome to the Beach Suite! Cozy up in this private in-law unit on the border of Sea Cliff and Richmond. 10 minute walk to China Beach and Lands End hike. 15 minute walk to Golden Gate Park! All the amenities you need for a relaxing escape from the hectic parts of the city. Great restaurants nearby and public transportation less than a block away. Dogs are welcomed! Please note: We know everyone loves an early check-in but please do not plan for this when booking your travel. Check-in is @ 4

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Guest suite in West Portal Park

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 525 reviews

Safe area. Metro 12 mins to d'town. Park/EV charge

Experience tranquil SF charm! Explore West Portal, a timeless transit village with delightful local restaurants & cafes just 5 mins away on foot. Or take a 12-min subway ride to the heart of downtown. Trains run every 3-5 mins most of the day. My family has been hosting since Airbnb was a little-known startup. We work hard to make sure each guest has a cozy & memorable stay. If you have an EV, let us know when booking to reserve our dedicated driveway spot with FREE Level 2 charging.

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Guest suite in Inner Richmond

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviews

Garden View Private Suite at the Park w PARKING!

Spacious, sparkling clean garden view suite, priv entrance, 1/2 a block from Golden Gate Park, Inner Richmond. Free off-street parking! Queen size bed, lovely sitting area with sofa (full size sleeper), bathroom, fridge, microwave, coffeemaker, excellent Wi-Fi, smart TV. Lovely, quiet neighborhood, with GREAT wide open walk/ bike paths. Entire floor is yours alone. Our neighborhood is safe and quiet, with lots of nearby bakeries, stores and restaurants. An Oasis in our City!

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Guest suite in Bernal Heights

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

Brand new suite in Victorian home

Come stay at a private bedroom + bathroom with an independent entrance in our 1890s Victorian in sunny Bernal Heights. We are in a quiet block close to Cortland Ave restaurants and coffee shops, and Bernal Hill, with its spectacular 360° city views. We are a short walk from the Mission district with its amazing restaurants, taquerias, and nightlife. Public transportation nearby (MUNI buses, BART, and bikes) gives you easy access to all that San Francisco has to offer.

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Cottage in San Francisco

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 721 reviews

Private Garden Cottage behind lovely Victorian

Enjoy a victorian garden getaway with your own secluded private bedroom with integrated bathroom in a Garden Victorian in Glen Park. Relax or sit outside at the patio table and admire the garden. Bedroom is completely private and faces the back yard with private entrance. 5 blocks from the Glen Park BART Station. Street parking is easy in the neighborhood, you can park all day long. Street cleaning is every other week and on different sides of the street.

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Guesthouse in Excelsior

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 997 reviews

Immaculate studio space with free parking

Immaculate, spacious lower level private studio space with private entrance and adjacent parking. Guests have complete contactless private entrance with no host interaction. Comfortable queen bed and attached spa like bath with tub/shower. Studio has a smart 40" Smart TV, microwave and refrigerator, as well as seating area. Snacks, linens, toiletries are provided. Use of backyard and free use of washer & dryer. Excellent WiFi speed throughout the space.

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Guest suite in Outer Richmond

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 215 reviews

Private Studio by Golden Gate Park

Relax in a newly renovated private studio located in the heart of San Francisco (Richmond District). Just 2 blocks away from Golden Gate Park and a short walk to local bars and amazing restaurants. This private studio offers a cozy seating area and a Smart TV with streaming services and it features all the amenities you'll need for a comfortable stay. It is the perfect home base for exploring all that San Francisco has to offer.

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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 327 reviews

Private entrance and bath ideal for solo or couple

This cozy space, which is perfect for the solo traveler or those on a couples getaway, is situated on the cusp of the very popular Glen Park, Noe Valley, Mission and Bernal neighborhoods. This small but lovely room with private entrance, private full bath (with plenty of hot water), and “kitchenette" is remote work friendly (excellent wifi) and has private outdoor space (where smoking is permitted). Free street parking.

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Stay near San Francisco's top sights

Mission District354 locals recommend

Oracle Park596 locals recommend

San Francisco State University27 locals recommend

Moscone Center131 locals recommend

Richmond District18 locals recommend

Haight-Ashbury379 locals recommend

San Francisco apartment rentals

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Rental unit in San Francisco

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 407 reviews

NoPa Garden Sanctuary ⭐️ Jacuzzi ⭐️ Walk Everywhere

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Rental unit in Pacifica

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 702 reviews

Seaside Private Studio! Near SFO, SF and Beach!

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Rental unit in San Rafael

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 156 reviews

Modern, comfortable Apartment, in a great location

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Rental unit in Outer Sunset

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 223 reviews

Coastal Simplicity

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Rental unit in Point Richmond

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 253 reviews

Point Richmond Top Floor Studio with Bay views

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Rental unit in Mission District

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 170 reviews

Studio on Sunny Side of Bernal - Decklounge Views

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Rental unit in San Francisco

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 601 reviews

Relaxed Apartment with a Patio in The Castro

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Rental unit in San Francisco

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 282 reviews

Beautiful Garden Apartment in the Crocker-Amazon

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San Francisco house rentals

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Home in Outer Richmond

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 397 reviews

Private 1BR/1BA one block near Golden Gate park

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Home in Muir Beach

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 251 reviews

Muir Beach's Haiku House with Dramatic Ocean Views

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Home in Muir Beach

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 323 reviews

Ocean Front Beach Cottage with Hot Tub & Fireplace

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Home in San Francisco

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviews

Quiet Garden In-law with parking, walk to Bart

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Home in Eastmont Hills

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 575 reviews

Private Casita with Stunning View

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Home in Potrero Hill

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 782 reviews

Studio Potrero Hill-close to Chase and UCSF

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Home in Montara

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 297 reviews

A private beachy pad in Montara

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Home in Glen Park

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 406 reviews

Private Studio with Kitchenette

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San Francisco condo rentals

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Condo in Downtown Oakland

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 263 reviews

Lakeside Retreat (w/ private parking)

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Condo in Pacific Heights

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 306 reviews

Pac Heights 3-rm suite. Private, safe, quiet.

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Condo in Bernal Heights

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 289 reviews

Bernal Village Small Town San Fran

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Condo in Mill Valley

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews

Modern two bedroom, two bathroom Mill Valley Condo

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Condo in Mission District

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews

Classic Inner Mission Living in an Historic First-Floor Home

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Condo in Pacific Heights

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 197 reviews

Top Area/Lux Suite/Garden nr Fillmore & Union Sts.

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Condo in Marina District

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews

Large, Beautiful Flat in Cow Hollow

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Condo in Alameda

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 123 reviews

Cozy condo in the heart of Alameda

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Quick stats about vacation rentals in San Francisco

Total rentals
8.7K properties
Total number of reviews
396K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
2.6K properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
1.7K properties allow pets
Rentals with a pool
420 properties have a pool
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
5.1K properties have a dedicated workspace

Your guide to San Francisco

All About San Francisco

Surrounded on three sides by glittering water, punctuated by comically high hills, festooned with verdant public parks, and alternately enshrouded in mysterious fog and blazing sunshine, San Francisco is one of the prettiest places on earth. The city has long attracted iconoclasts and fortune seekers, in the shape of Gold Rush hopefuls, immigrants who fought to build thriving communities, and queer people seeking a home and civil rights. It’s a city of glorious contrasts: storybook Victorians and soaring skyscrapers; the bright, pinging amusements of Fisherman’s Wharf and the austere beauty of Ocean Beach. Like the rest of the Bay Area — which includes Oakland to the east, Marin to the north, and San Jose to the south — San Francisco continues to transform. But its scruffy, proudly independent roots are never far from the surface.

The best time to stay in a vacation rental in San Francisco

San Francisco has a legendarily capricious climate — hot, sunny days can turn chilly on a dime, so no matter what time of year it is, pack layers. March through June typically ushers in temperatures in the low-to-mid-60 degrees Fahrenheit. July through October is generally warmer, with temperatures in the high 60s or low 70s. Fall is often considered this city’s summer. November through February is brisk, with temperatures dipping into the 50s. Expect some fog and wind year round.

Top things to do in San Francisco

Golden Gate Park

Opened in 1870, this park’s 1,017 acres are the undisputed jewel of the park system (and that’s saying a lot). Visit close to 2,000 species of rare, tropical, and aquatic plants inside the stately Conservatory of Flowers. Explore an indoor rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences, and surround yourself with world-class art at the de Young Museum. Ride a carousel, paddle a boat around Stow Lake, or stroll through the Japanese Tea Garden. Just don’t expect to do it all in one day.

Alcatraz

This tiny island in the bay, now a National Park, has a complicated and fascinating history. Best known as the home of an (almost) inescapable federal prison populated by notorious criminals, Alcatraz is also the site of a historically significant protest led by Native American activists, who occupied the island for nineteen months starting in 1969 to protest the US government's failure to surrender federal land owed to the tribes who once lived there. A trip to Alcatraz to learn about its many lives is well worth it. Tickets go fast, so plan ahead and book your voyage early.

Golden Gate Bridge

Completed in 1937, this gorgeous 1.7-mile-long Art Deco wonder is renowned for its hue — a color so distinct it has its own name: International Orange. Walking, biking, or driving are all wonderful ways to experience this architectural marvel, and on the Marin side you’ll find a rest stop with bathrooms and breathtaking views of the bridge and bay. One thing to note: If you walk or bike, wear layers, as it can get very windy crossing the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the weather in San Francisco?
San Francisco has a mild, temperate maritime climate. Summers are often cool and foggy, with temperatures around 70°F (21°C), while winters are rainy with temperatures around 50°F (10°C). Layered clothing is often recommended due to the city's microclimates.
What are some of the best things to do in San Francisco?
Popular activities in San Francisco include walking across the Golden Gate Bridge, exploring the vibrant murals in the Mission District, taking a cable car ride, and engaging in ecological volunteer activities at the Presidio.
What is the best time of year to visit San Francisco?
San Francisco is most frequently visited during summer and fall, from June to October. Notable events include the Pride Parade in June, Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in August, and the Fleet Week airshow in October.
What are the best places to stay in San Francisco?
Popular areas to stay in San Francisco include bustling Union Square for shopping enthusiasts, Fisherman's Wharf for waterfront views, the Mission District for a vibrant food scene, and Pacific Heights for its historic charm.
What are the best places to visit in San Francisco?
Popular places to visit in San Francisco include the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island with its historically rich prison, Fisherman's Wharf for a taste of local seafood, and Chinatown, the oldest one in North America.
What are some hiking trails in San Francisco?
San Francisco has a variety of hiking trails for all levels. Consider exploring the Lands End Trail for stunning coastal views, the Mount Sutro Loop for a stroll in a eucalyptus forest, or the Presidio's Ecology Trail for an enriching educational experience.
What are some family activities to do in San Francisco?
Families visiting San Francisco often enjoy exploring the California Academy of Sciences, taking a bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge, visiting the interactive Exploratorium museum, or spending a day at the San Francisco Zoo.
What are some of the best day trip ideas in San Francisco?
For day trips, consider exploring the scenic Marin Headlands, tasting your way through Napa Valley's vineyards, immersing in the quaint charm of Sausalito, or discovering the natural beauty of Muir Woods National Monument.
Are there vacation rentals near San Francisco's top attractions?
You're in luck! Stay at the heart of it all with our vacation rentals near San Francisco's top attractions. We offer over 32,020 vacation rentals near Golden Gate Bridge Tours, over 31,840 vacation rentals near Hardly, Strictly Bluegrass, over 21,360 vacation rentals near Golden Gate Bridge, over 31,840 vacation rentals near Golden Gate Park - Chinese Pavilion, and over 10,610 vacation rentals near Golden Gate Park, and so much more! Experience the best of San Francisco right on your doorstep.
What types of vacation rentals are available in San Francisco?
Uncover the perfect home-away-from-home with our diverse selection of vacation rentals in San Francisco. From over 1,120 condo rentals, over 2,170 house rentals to over 2,930 apartment rentals, we've got you covered. For even more variety, explore our Airbnb Categories to find the ideal space for your getaway.

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