| there's also a 2-room suite with a wall bed. a breakfast buffet is served in the sleek, bright dining room. set in a restored boarding house dating from the 1800s, this refined bed-and-breakfast on a leafy street is 3 miles from golden gate park and 5 miles from the golden gate bridge. airy, understated rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and en suite bathrooms; some feature bay windows and/or sitting areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Francisco International Airport 19 min
The Palace Of Fine Arts (13 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. California Academy of Sciences (9 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Ferry Building (14 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Golden Gate Bridge (15 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. PIER 39 (17 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. The Painted Ladies (3 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. de Young Museum (9 min)
A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park. Japanese Tea Garden (9 min)
Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. Coit Tower (16 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (10 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Union Square (10 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Twin Peaks (14 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Golden Gate Park (7 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Alcatraz Island (16 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Haight-Ashbury (6 min)
This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. | 
