| simple rooms (stair-access only) offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs with premium channels. free parking is available. a 9-minute walk from ocean beach in san franciscos sunset district, this laid-back motel is 1 block from muni metro light rail and 2 blocks from golden gate park. all feature minifridges and microwaves; some have limited sea views. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Francisco International Airport 26 min
Golden Gate Bridge (14 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. The Painted Ladies (16 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Union Square (25 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Baker Beach (15 min)
1-mi. beach area offering scenic cliffs, fishing spots, picnic tables & Golden Gate Bridge views. PIER 39 (28 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Alcatraz Island (28 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Golden Gate Park (2 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. de Young Museum (10 min)
A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park. California Academy of Sciences (11 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Sutro Baths (6 min)
Now in ruins, this circa 1896, expansive public bathhouse once held seven saltwater swimming pools. Haight-Ashbury (13 min)
This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Twin Peaks (20 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Japanese Tea Garden (10 min)
Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. The Palace Of Fine Arts (17 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Conservatory of Flowers (11 min)
Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers. | 
