| a 6-minute walk from the san francisco zoo, this 1936 art-deco motel is 2 blocks from the sand dunes of ocean beach in the citys laid-back southwest corner. on-site parking is free for guests. suites with fully equipped kitchens may require minimum stays. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. other amenities include a garden courtyard with a hot tub, and a playground for kids. cedar-paneled rooms and suites with up to 2 bedrooms have free wi-fi, cable tv and en suite bathrooms with showers; some add minifridges and microwaves. its also across the street from a stop for the muni metro light-rail train offering service to downtown
San Francisco International Airport 19 min
Haight-Ashbury (17 min)
This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Golden Gate Park (8 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Golden Gate Bridge (17 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Sutro Baths (12 min)
Now in ruins, this circa 1896, expansive public bathhouse once held seven saltwater swimming pools. The Palace Of Fine Arts (20 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Conservatory of Flowers (15 min)
Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers. Twin Peaks (19 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Union Square (23 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. The Painted Ladies (20 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. PIER 39 (29 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Alcatraz Island (28 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. de Young Museum (14 min)
A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park. San Francisco Zoo (3 min)
Families come for the nearly 1,000 animals, kids' zoo, steam train, carousel & special exhibits. Japanese Tea Garden (13 min)
Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. California Academy of Sciences (15 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. | 
