cozy, antiques-filled rooms offer free wi-fi, marble bathrooms and beds with goose-down duvets. some rooms have fireplaces and/or city views. this victorian b&b housed in a mansion dating to 1883 is a 7-minute walk from the hayes valley shopping district and a minute from a muni stop for buses heading downtown. it's also a 3-minute walk from the f-market & wharves streetcar line that runs to fishermans wharf. . an elaborately furnished library and 2 living rooms, all with fireplaces, are available for guest use. free amenities include a multicourse breakfast served daily in a frescoed dining room, and brandy and chocolates provided at night San Francisco International Airport 17 min
Ferry Building (12 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Alcatraz Island (16 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Exploratorium (14 min) Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Japanese Tea Garden (11 min) Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. Golden Gate Park (8 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. The Palace Of Fine Arts (13 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. PIER 39 (17 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Coit Tower (16 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. California Academy of Sciences (11 min) Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (8 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. The Painted Ladies (11 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Union Square (10 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Golden Gate Bridge (15 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Haight-Ashbury (8 min) This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Twin Peaks (14 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. |