| some add microwaves and minifridges, plus sofas, sofabeds and/or coffeemakers. set 2 miles from the el cerrito del norte subway station, this modest budget hotel in a busy commercial area is 4 miles from point isabel regional shoreline and 25 miles from the golden gate bridge. straightforward rooms are accessible by exterior corridors, and feature free wi-fi, and tvs with premium channels. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is complimentary
San Francisco International Airport 30 min
PIER 39 (26 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (11 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. The Palace Of Fine Arts (32 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Union Square (22 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Exploratorium (22 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Golden Gate Bridge (28 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Ferry Building (20 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Tilden Regional Park (16 min)
A 2,000+ acre park with a carousel, botanic garden, lake swimming, picnic areas & steam train ride. Coit Tower (28 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Angel Island (2 hr 1)
Historic bay island with ferry access, open-air trams & panoramic San Francisco city views. Alcatraz Island (26 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (20 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Aquarium of the Bay (26 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (29 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. | 
