| just off highway 1, this low-key 3-story hotel is a 1-minute walk to the beach, 13. the simple rooms all have desks and sitting areas, and come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, microwaves and minifridges. the hotel offers free parking. some rooms have ocean views. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 9 miles to san francisco international airport and 15. 7 miles to downtown san francisco
San Francisco International Airport 17 min
Haight-Ashbury (26 min)
This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. California Academy of Sciences (24 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. The Painted Ladies (23 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. J V Fitzgerald Marine Reserve (13 min)
3-mi. stretch of beach & tide pools full of marine life, including sea stars, octopuses & crabs. Pacifica State Beach (6 min)
Known for being a popular surfing locale, this crescent-shaped beach also offers trails & restrooms. Twin Peaks (27 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Conservatory of Flowers (24 min)
Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers. de Young Museum (23 min)
A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park. Sutro Baths (27 min)
Now in ruins, this circa 1896, expansive public bathhouse once held seven saltwater swimming pools. San Francisco Zoo (15 min)
Families come for the nearly 1,000 animals, kids' zoo, steam train, carousel & special exhibits. San Francisco Botanical Garden (22 min)
55 acres of serene gardens showcasing diverse plants from around the world & a magnolia collection. Ocean Beach (16 min)
3.5-mile white sand beach with fire pits & restrooms, a popular spot for flying kites & windsurfing. Golden Gate Park (22 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Mission Dolores Park (20 min)
Locals of all ages gather at this outdoor hot spot for picnics & people-watching. Japanese Tea Garden (23 min)
Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. | 
