| all include green features such as non-voc paint, organic cotton bedding, curtains made from recycled soda bottles and locally made organic soaps. additional amenities include event space and a business center. a breakfast that includes house-made granola is complimentary. set in a 1928 craftsman-style building, this casual hotel is across the street from the uc of berkeley campus and 1 mile from the nearest bart station. some have balconies. the cozy rooms feature custom furniture based on the original architect's drawings, plus flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi and 1920s bathtubs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm San Francisco International Airport 34 min
The Painted Ladies (27 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. PIER 39 (30 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Aquarium of the Bay (30 min) Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. The Palace Of Fine Arts (36 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Lake Merritt (18 min) Tidal lagoon in the city surrounded by parkland, a local destination for boating, walking & picnics. Jack London Square (18 min) Estuary, wine, and shopping Union Square (26 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Alcatraz Island (30 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Ferry Building (24 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Exploratorium (26 min) Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Coit Tower (32 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (23 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Tilden Regional Park (12 min) A 2,000+ acre park with a carousel, botanic garden, lake swimming, picnic areas & steam train ride. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (15 min) Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. |