check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. some have balconies and/or marina views. adjacent to the berkeley marina, this laid-back hotel is an 11-minute walk from cesar e. chavez park, 5 miles from berkeley botanical gardens and 3 miles from bart berkeley rail station. other amenities include a lounge, a fitness center and an indoor pool, plus a business center and event space. a sophisticated bar/restaurant features a waterfront patio. breakfast and parking are available for a fee. straightforward rooms offer flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. suites add separate sitting areas. an area shuttle is complimentary. bi-level suites include microwaves and minifridges San Francisco International Airport 28 min
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (18 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Golden Gate Park (26 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Union Square (20 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Coit Tower (26 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. The Palace Of Fine Arts (30 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Angel Island (2 hr 54) Historic bay island with ferry access, open-air trams & panoramic San Francisco city views. PIER 39 (24 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. The Painted Ladies (22 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (9 min) Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Alcatraz Island (24 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Ferry Building (19 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Aquarium of the Bay (24 min) Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. Exploratorium (20 min) Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Golden Gate Bridge (32 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. |