| . offering basic lodgings in a low-rise oceanfront building, this relaxed motel is a mile from pacifica state beach and 14 miles from downtown san francisco. most have minifridges. free parking is available. there's a restaurant and bar serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with weekend live music and dancing. simply furnished rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs
San Francisco International Airport 18 min
Twin Peaks (28 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Haight-Ashbury (27 min)
This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Conservatory of Flowers (25 min)
Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers. Pacifica State Beach (3 min)
Known for being a popular surfing locale, this crescent-shaped beach also offers trails & restrooms. de Young Museum (24 min)
A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park. Golden Gate Park (23 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. The Painted Ladies (24 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. San Francisco Botanical Garden (23 min)
55 acres of serene gardens showcasing diverse plants from around the world & a magnolia collection. San Francisco Zoo (16 min)
Families come for the nearly 1,000 animals, kids' zoo, steam train, carousel & special exhibits. J V Fitzgerald Marine Reserve (14 min)
3-mi. stretch of beach & tide pools full of marine life, including sea stars, octopuses & crabs. California Academy of Sciences (25 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Ocean Beach (16 min)
3.5-mile white sand beach with fire pits & restrooms, a popular spot for flying kites & windsurfing. Sutro Baths (28 min)
Now in ruins, this circa 1896, expansive public bathhouse once held seven saltwater swimming pools. Japanese Tea Garden (24 min)
Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. Mission Dolores Park (21 min)
Locals of all ages gather at this outdoor hot spot for picnics & people-watching. | 
