| parking is complimentary. kids age 12 and under (3 per family) stay free with their parents. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded rooms add sitting areas. an 8-minute walk from ocean beach, this unpretentious motel is 2 miles from golden gate park and 7 miles from the landmark, art deco style golden gate bridge. unassuming rooms and suites feature wood furnishings, and offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minifridges and microwaves
San Francisco International Airport 25 min
Sutro Baths (6 min)
Now in ruins, this circa 1896, expansive public bathhouse once held seven saltwater swimming pools. Baker Beach (15 min)
1-mi. beach area offering scenic cliffs, fishing spots, picnic tables & Golden Gate Bridge views. California Academy of Sciences (11 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. The Painted Ladies (16 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. The Palace Of Fine Arts (17 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Japanese Tea Garden (9 min)
Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. Conservatory of Flowers (11 min)
Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers. Twin Peaks (20 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. de Young Museum (10 min)
A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park. Golden Gate Park (2 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Golden Gate Bridge (14 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Union Square (25 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. PIER 39 (28 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Haight-Ashbury (13 min)
This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Alcatraz Island (28 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. | 
