| this straightforward motor inn is 9 minutes' walk from the cable cars on market street, 2 miles from moscone center and 7 miles from the golden gate bridge. there's also an outdoor pool. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the down-to-earth rooms with exterior entrances feature cable tv and free wi-fi, as well as minifridges and coffeemakers. some rooms have sofabeds. parking and continental breakfast are complimentary
San Francisco International Airport 17 min
Twin Peaks (20 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Golden Gate Bridge (17 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. California Academy of Sciences (16 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (5 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Haight-Ashbury (14 min)
This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Ferry Building (12 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. PIER 39 (17 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Exploratorium (14 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Golden Gate Park (14 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (7 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Coit Tower (16 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. The Painted Ladies (9 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Union Square (9 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. The Palace Of Fine Arts (15 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Alcatraz Island (16 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. | 
