Welcome to Mission Bay
Explore Our Neighborhood
Our buzzy neighborhood is full of things to do, and no one does it better than LUMA Hotel in Mission Bay! Below is a selection of our favorite spots and resources to help you explore the area. Choose your destinations, and let us know your plans: we're more than happy to help you say you've done it all!
Oracle Park
A fixture of the Bay Area, Oracle Park is one of the most unique baseball parks in the country. Home of the San Francisco Giants, the park famously sits along the San Francisco Bay, with boats regularly floated around in ‘McCovey Cove’ hoping to fish a home run ball out of the water. LUMA Hotel is steps away, with views inside the park and special game day offers — we are baseball fans' ideal location.
Chase Center
The state-of-the-art Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors and world-class concerts, is conveniently located along Mission Bay's waterfront. Thrive Center, the adjacent community gathering space, is a beautiful open-air district offering year-round amenities for families, fans & visitors, including festivals, farmers markets, dining experiences, and community events. Don't miss local favorites Gott’s Roadside, Dumpling Time, Harmonic Brewing, Philz Coffee and Tyler Florence’s newest dining destination, Miller & Lux.
Dogpatch Paddle
Paddling the San Francisco Bay is an epic outdoor adventure. Dogpatch Paddle offers paddle board and kayak rentals and lessons from the calm waters of Crane Cove Park, just a few minutes south of LUMA. They have everything you need for an adventure on the Bay. Guides can teach newcomers the basics or help experienced paddlers refine their techniques to build confidence and safety. Once on the Bay, expect to encounter stunning views of the city and wildlife, including seals, sea lions, cormorants, giant herons, pelicans & more.
Ferry Building
One of San Francisco’s most famous landmarks, this world-class public food market creates an indoor street within the historic Ferry Building. Located at the foot of Market Street on the waterfront, with its dramatic clock tower, the market is an SF icon. Bring your appetite!
SF Embarcadero
Comprised of the eastern waterfront along the San Francisco Bay, it begins at 2nd and King Streets near Oracle Park, passes under the Bay Bridge, and continues north passing the famous Cupid's Span sculpture, Ferry Building, the Exploratorium Museum, Pier 39, and Fisherman's Wharf, ending at Pier 45.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
The 170,000 sq ft San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States and a thriving cultural center for the Bay Area. Our remarkable collection of painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, design, and media arts, is housed in a LEED Gold-certified building designed by the global architects Snøhetta and Mario Botta. In addition to seven gallery floors, SFMOMA offers 45,000 square feet of free, art-filled public space open to all.
Moscone Center
San Francisco's premier meeting and exhibition facility is situated on two adjacent 11-acre blocks bounded by Mission, Folsom, 3rd and 4th Streets. The center is within convenient walking distance of many businesses, transit centers, and hotels - including LUMA! It completed a 4 year, $551-million expansion project in 2019.
Spin Out Fitness
SpinOut is the West Coast's only Waterbike Fitness and Experience Center. Whether you are visiting for 1 day or for 1 month, they have a program for everyone. Their 90-minute Scenic Ride is a great way to start your new favorite obsession and a fun way to see the Bay in a whole new way.
Mission Bay Creek & Waterfront
The Mission Creek boat launch is located in Mission Creek Park, around the corner from LUMA Hotel. The area gives paddlers a chance to enjoy the protected waters of Mission Creek, paddle to the nearby McCovey Cove outside the San Francisco Giant’s ballpark, or rest and picnic in the park as they tour the San Francisco waterfront.
Stagecoach Greens Mini Golf
The City’s only outdoor mini golf course is a unique way to preview all of SF's sights, learn its unique history and experience SF culture and locals-only humor. Participate in the story of Boom & Bust in the West and the brave people who came here seeking gold. This one-of-a-kind 18-hole course was created by 150+ local artists, each bringing their own talents and points of view in support of a single vision and story. Don't miss the SF-themed selfie opportunities to capture the moment!
Mission Bay Parks
Mission Bay is full of green spaces! Mission Creek Park is an idyllic tree-lined park lining Mission Creek with areas for relaxing, Channel Street Dog Park where the pooches roam, and Mission Bay Kids Park, a one-of-a-kind park that’s centered around water, exploration, and discovery. Upon completion, the Mission Bay Parks system will include 40 acres of planned open space.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
UCSF's Medical Centers are consistently ranked among the nation's best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. With hundreds of doctors from more than 50 medical specialties, the hospitals cover virtually all pediatric conditions, including cancer, heart disease, neurological disorders and traumatic injuries, as well as expertise in organ transplants and the care of critically ill newborns. Each year, tens of thousands of children come to UCSF from all over the U.S. and the world for treatment.