| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. set in the buzzing mid-market neighborhood, this modern hotel is a 3-minute walk from civic center subway station, 6 minutes walk from the asian art museum, and 3 miles from dining along pier 39. upgraded rooms add sitting areas. the bright rooms feature city views and flat-screen tvs. amenities include a hip restaurant, a cafe, a gym and a 24-hour business center, plus meeting and event space. pets are welcome
San Francisco International Airport 17 min
San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (5 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. California Academy of Sciences (15 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Ferry Building (11 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Twin Peaks (20 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. PIER 39 (17 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. The Painted Ladies (8 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Golden Gate Park (13 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. The Walt Disney Family Museum (17 min)
Presidio museum exploring the life of Walt Disney featuring hands-on exhibits & original artwork. Japanese Tea Garden (16 min)
Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. Aquarium of the Bay (16 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. Baker Beach (23 min)
1-mi. beach area offering scenic cliffs, fishing spots, picnic tables & Golden Gate Bridge views. de Young Museum (15 min)
A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park. Crissy Field (17 min)
Grass field & sandy beach offering trails, a restored marsh & picturesque views of the Golden Gate. Exploratorium (13 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Conservatory of Flowers (12 min)
Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers. | 
