| en suite rooms with floral wallpaper and classic furniture offer free wi-fi, plus fireplaces, flat-screen tvs and stocked minifridges. upgraded rooms add walk-in closets, and 2-room suites feature canopy beds and pull-out sofas. theres also a garden courtyard and a lending library. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. free amenities include a gourmet american breakfast buffet every morning, fresh-baked cookies in the afternoon, and wine and hors doeuvres served fireside in the sitting room each night. set in the affluent nob hill neighborhood, this english-style b&b is a 5-minute walk from the chinatown dragon's gate, and a 2-minute walk from the closest powell street cable-car stop San Francisco International Airport 21 min
Twin Peaks (23 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (15 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (10 min) Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Golden Gate Bridge (15 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Alcatraz Island (9 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Union Square (5 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Golden Gate Park (15 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. The Painted Ladies (11 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Exploratorium (7 min) Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Coit Tower (9 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. PIER 39 (10 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. The Palace Of Fine Arts (13 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (10 min) Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Ferry Building (8 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (6 min) Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. |