| near shops and restaurants, this plush hotel along san francisco bay is a minute's walk from the sausalito ferry terminal and 3 miles from the golden gate bridge. complimentary perks include continental breakfast, evening socials with wine and cheese, and loaner bikes. in-room spa treatments are available. valet parking is available for a fee. some add fireplaces and/or whirlpool tubs, while elegant suites also have sitting areas or living rooms. warmly decorated rooms feature flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi and walk-in showers, as well as designer toiletries, and bay or skyline views from floor-to-ceiling windows or furnished decks. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm San Francisco International Airport 38 min
The Palace Of Fine Arts (14 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Alcatraz Island (25 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Baker Beach (17 min) 1-mi. beach area offering scenic cliffs, fishing spots, picnic tables & Golden Gate Bridge views. Golden Gate Park (15 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Union Square (27 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Angel Island (1 hr 27) Historic bay island with ferry access, open-air trams & panoramic San Francisco city views. The Painted Ladies (24 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. PIER 39 (25 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Crissy Field (14 min) Grass field & sandy beach offering trails, a restored marsh & picturesque views of the Golden Gate. Ferry Building (27 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Fort Point National Historic Site (12 min) Fort from the Civil War era located under the Golden Gate Bridge offering cannon drills & tours. Muir Woods National Monument (23 min) Scenic, forested park featuring giant redwood trees, long hiking trails, a visitor center & more. Golden Gate Bridge (7 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Marin Headlands (13 min) A 5-mi. stretch of coastal basalt headland & habitat for bobcats, coyote, deer & abundant birdlife. Coit Tower (26 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. |