6 miles from golden gate park. family rooms are equipped with a pull-out sofa and/or extra beds. freebies include continental breakfast served in a low-key dining room, and parking with space for rvs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. simple rooms feature free wifi, cable tv, coffeemakers and minifridges. occupying a 1950s spanish ranch-style building, this modest budget hotel is a 6-minute walk from the colma bart station, 1 mile from fisherman's wharf and 3 San Francisco International Airport 14 min
Twin Peaks (21 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Haight-Ashbury (20 min) This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. The Palace Of Fine Arts (24 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. The Painted Ladies (17 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Alcatraz Island (23 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Ferry Building (18 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Golden Gate Bridge (21 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. PIER 39 (23 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Japanese Tea Garden (17 min) Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. Union Square (17 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. San Francisco Zoo (13 min) Families come for the nearly 1,000 animals, kids' zoo, steam train, carousel & special exhibits. de Young Museum (18 min) A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park. California Academy of Sciences (18 min) Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Coit Tower (24 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Golden Gate Park (16 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. |