free cookies and hot beverages are served throughout the day, with hors d'oeuvres offered in the evening. on the border of the pacific heights and cow hollow neighborhoods, this cozy b&b in an edwardian home is in the middle of the union street shopping district, alongside boutiques, galleries and upscale eateries. complimentary full breakfast is served in the parlor or in the english garden out back. 8 miles from the sprawling grounds of the presidio park. . it's also 0. the 6 elegantly appointed rooms offer en suite baths, plush robes, fresh flowers and fruit baskets. some add jacuzzi tubs, half-canopy beds, private gardens and/or decks San Francisco International Airport 26 min
Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (8 min) Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Alcatraz Island (13 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. The Painted Ladies (9 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. California Academy of Sciences (15 min) Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Haight-Ashbury (12 min) This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. PIER 39 (13 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. The Palace Of Fine Arts (4 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Exploratorium (11 min) Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Golden Gate Park (10 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Coit Tower (12 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Twin Peaks (20 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Union Square (12 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Ferry Building (14 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Golden Gate Bridge (6 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (15 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. |