modest rooms with simple decor feature free wi-fi, minifridges and microwaves, along with cable tv. parking is complimentary. off highway 82, this low-key motel is 7 miles from the hiking trails at san bruno mountain and a 5-minute walk from orange memorial park. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. artichoke joe's casino is 2 miles away. kids age 7 and under stay at no charge with an adult San Francisco International Airport 11 min
PIER 39 (28 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Coit Tower (29 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Haight-Ashbury (24 min) This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. The Palace Of Fine Arts (29 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Union Square (22 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Golden Gate Bridge (26 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Golden Gate Park (20 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (19 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Ferry Building (22 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Japanese Tea Garden (21 min) Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. Twin Peaks (26 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. California Academy of Sciences (23 min) Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Alcatraz Island (27 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. The Painted Ladies (21 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. de Young Museum (22 min) A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park. |