Mission Rock Resort is one of The 15 Best Places with Water Views in San Francisco.

1. Mission Rock Resort

8.2
817 Terry a Francois Blvd (Mariposa), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Mission Bay · 76 tips and reviews

Leslie B.Leslie Baker: Great bay views from upstairs. Good addition to this part of town!

Maybs M.Maybs M: Oysters are 99 cents at this waterfront spot from 3pm to 7pm every weekday. Enjoy paired with a stellar Bay view. (via Eater SF)

David P.David Prager: Amazing for happy hour and on the bay views w heat lamps w $1 oysters along w maybe a snack. I’ll come back over and over for that - but almost never for a meal cause the food is just ok and too $

Aquatic Park is one of The 15 Best Places with Water Views in San Francisco.

2. Aquatic Park

8.8
960 Beach St (at Polk St), San Francisco, CA
Park · 37 tips and reviews

Lori K.Lori Kober: Grab a bottled water, find a patch of grass & relax to the bay views and street musicians

Mary S.Mary S: Pretty bay views

Mads M.Mads Marz: Grab lunch to go and sit at the park! Very lively, food trucks, out door dining and a GREAT VIEW!

The Ramp is one of The 15 Best Places with Water Views in San Francisco.

3. The Ramp

8.3
855 Terry a Francois Blvd (at Illinois St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · 111 tips and reviews

Jenna B.Jenna Black: Get the donut holes, they come with a yummy chocolate dipping sauce. Really great food and mimosas. Amazing water view

EaterEater: This Mission Bay brunch hotspot — and former bait shop — serves up a classic spicy bloody mary with generous servings of celery and limes alongside a bay view that can’t be beat. Read more.

ginny h.ginny h: Don’t come here for the food necessarily, come here for the bay views and ambiance.

Batteries To Bluffs Trail is one of The 15 Best Places with Water Views in San Francisco.

4. Batteries To Bluffs Trail

9.1
Langdon Ct, San Francisco, CA
Hiking Trail · Presidio National Park · 11 tips and reviews

Charley T.Charley Todd: Loved this hike! Quick and Breezy with great beach views

Lauren K.Lauren K.: Nice trail with gorgeous views. Watch out for naked, sunbathing man on the beach.

Daniel S.Daniel Stansell: This is an easier hike with amazing views. Check out Marshall Beach for a unique look at the Golden Gate Bridge. Wander through the Presidio after and end at Sessions for food near LucasFilms!

Edge Of The Western World is one of The 15 Best Places with Water Views in San Francisco.

5. Edge Of The Western World

8.6
Beach · Outer Sunset · 6 tips and reviews

Sherri N.Sherri Nash: Fresh air, ocean views, surfers, bike path, sandy walks.

mat h.mat honan: Keep your damn dog on a leash in the fall, winter and spring when the Plover are here

Jeff L.Jeff Larson: Don't leave any garbage behind!

Fairmont Hotel Crown Room is one of The 15 Best Places with Water Views in San Francisco.

6. Fairmont Hotel Crown Room

8.5
950 Mason St (at California St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel Bar · Nob Hill · 10 tips and reviews

Ahmad A.Ahmad Al-Baqawi: I love the new tower with the sea view rooms. Rooms are very big and clean

Gregg T.Gregg T: Pretty darn amazing views and that's coming from a New Yorker who appreciates San Francisco and works on the 38th floor in NYC

Ira S.Ira Serkes: Yes, the view is that spectacular! Golden Gate, Bay Bridge, and best of all the UC Berkeley Sather Tower Campanile! Go Bears!

Waterbar is one of The 15 Best Places with Water Views in San Francisco.

7. Waterbar

8.7
399 The Embarcadero (btwn Folsom & Harrison St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Rincon Hill · 199 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian Mullin: Be sure to get a seat at the window for stellar bay views...order the octopus and roasted potato salad.

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Get there early (ideally around 3:30pm) to snag seats in the lively circular Oyster Bar with its large windows, or on the outside terrace with its more open bridge and bay views.

Natalie B.Natalie Bauer: The Bay views are incredible! Fried Brussels sprouts are amazing. Loved the oysters, whole crab, and prawns.

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is one of The 15 Best Places with Water Views in San Francisco.

8. San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

9.0
Beach St, San Francisco, CA
National Park · 29 tips and reviews

KaitlinKaitlin: Very cool (and at least on my visit - quiet) piece of history in the middle of an uber touristy area. Learn all about these ship's histories while enjoying great bay views.

Lauren K.Lauren Kelly: I love love love this museum!! A really fabulous exhibit and design, if you're in the area you have to come here!

Jenn D.Jenn Davis: Great view of Alcatraz on a clear day

Macondray Lane is one of The 15 Best Places with Water Views in San Francisco.

9. Macondray Lane

8.1
Between Taylor and Jones (Tales of the City's Barbary Lane), San Francisco, CA
Garden · Russian Hill · 7 tips and reviews

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: such a cute little path (walkway) with the great bay view!! really beautiful local spot that people can enjoy~

CarolynCarolyn: Walk up Russian Hill from North Beach about three or four blocks, and you'll come to these famous wooden steps that were featured in the PBS version of Armistead Maupin's "Tales of the City."

Pam ☕️ O.Pam ☕️ O: Not much of a view but the experience of a path long secret gardens js worth checking out.

Lands End Lookout is one of The 15 Best Places with Water Views in San Francisco.

10. Lands End Lookout

9.6
22 Merrie Way (at Point Lobos Ave), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · 44 tips and reviews

Wilson F.Wilson Favre-Delerue: Beautiful Pacific Ocean views, especially at dawn and dusk.

Meghan S.Meghan Smith: Great views, really fun to wander through the trails and find your way to the less explored rocky cliffs. Amazing sunset views

Jeffrey G.Jeffrey G: Get here early for sublime birding in the dawn hours, grab an egg sandwich from Louies and hike down to the ruins. Warm up with a cappuccino when the cafe opens at 9 am.

Alcatraz Cell House is one of The 15 Best Places with Water Views in San Francisco.

11. Alcatraz Cell House

9.0
Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 55 tips and reviews

Katia K.Katia Kolodeznikova: Audio tour is amazing. You can pause it and enjoy the Bay view in the weather is good

Vanessa C.Vanessa C: Must take the audio tour, what an experience!

Dan S.Dan Schuffert: Make sure you take the free audio tour. I can't imagine getting much out of the walking tour without the audio devices.

Harbor Court Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places with Water Views in San Francisco.

12. Harbor Court Hotel

7.2
165 Steuart St, San Francisco, CA
Hotel · Financial District · 38 tips and reviews

Greg K.Greg Kimball: Get a bay view room I possible. Great views!

TaylorTaylor: Request a room with a bay view if you can. Beautiful.

Thomas S.Thomas Stanga: Pay a little extra and get a bay view room.

Ferry Building Marketplace is one of The 15 Best Places with Water Views in San Francisco.

13. Ferry Building Marketplace

9.3
1 Ferry Building (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Market · Financial District · 468 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: On The Embarcadero, checkout the marketplace, Blue Bottle Coffee and Pepples Donuts. People watch as workers come and go on the ferries and rush hour time. Great bay views and outdoor dining fun.

Erik C.Erik Cox: Grab a sandwich and sit on one of the benches in the back and enjoy the bay view.

Kathryn K.Kathryn Kelly-Becht: Visit Ciao Bella Gelato for some very delicious all natural gelato and sorbet. Valrhona Chocolate, Lebanese Yogurt and Blood Orange sorbet are some of the favs.

Candlestick Point State Recreation Area is one of The 15 Best Places with Water Views in San Francisco.

14. Candlestick Point State Recreation Area

7.5
1150 Carroll Ave, San Francisco, CA
State or Provincial Park · 10 tips and reviews

TEKTEK: Great water views.

Dan S.Dan Spiegle III: Wonderful views of the Bay. Great trails for biking, walking, running and wildlife viewing. Private BBQ areas a plus.

Park PrescriptionsPark Prescriptions: Panoramic views of the bay. Great trails for easy walking. Picnic tables with grills. Check out the fitness course that runs along the trail. Great place for kids to learn to ride a bike!

Pier 23 Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places with Water Views in San Francisco.

15. Pier 23 Cafe

7.8
Pier 23 (btwn Battery St & Green St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 147 tips and reviews

Maxine L.Maxine Levine: Great place on the pier, great patio with water views. About a 10 minute walk from pier 39. Try the fish tacos!

GestinaGestina: The food was delicious and the atmosphere was inviting. The ocean view was pretty amazing too. ❤️

Brian M.Brian McG: Good drink menu and waterfront location. Enjoy a drink outside