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This is a bar and a guesthouse. That means if you have one too many, you can get a room and recover with a good night's rest. But before you get to that state, enjoy the place awhile. They make a mean drink here, and you will fit in easily with the crowd. Don't let the profusion of leather and Ha...
An engineering masterpiece, this bridge, built in 1937, towers with sturdy grace over the Golden Gate. Stretching over 4,200 feet, it is every bit as awesome an accomplishment in suspension-bridge engineering today as it was over half a century ago. Pedestrians and bike riders can access the east...
This place is the talk of the town. Perched inconspicuously on a corner in San Francisco's Tenderloin, Bourbon & Branch has no signage, and the door is closed tight. When you ring the buzzer, the door swings open and you are asked for the password. If you do not have the password, the door sla...
The Former Pac Bell Park and SBC Park was renamed to AT&T park on March 3, 2006. This open-air baseball park is the home of the San Francisco Giants of the Major League Baseball and hosts the Emerald Bowl, a college football game, every year. When it first opened in 2000, AT&T Park was the firs...
Supperclub brings together a night of dinner, drink, music, art, and performance all in one. Started in Amsterdam, this international sensation has made its way to the City by the Bay. In one evening you can sip on your favorite cocktail while relaxing amongst fluffy pillows, examine funky wall p...
It is no surprise that this classy champagne bar is a huge success. The place is gorgeous and at these prices, it had better be. An impressive list of wines, champagnes, and ports is available by the glass or by the bottle, and little plates of sumptuous appetizers go along quite well. People are...
Alcatraz, also known as The Rock, was the ideal site for a high security prison because of its icy waters and treacherous currents. Now that it is no longer a prison, Alcatraz has become a popular tourist destination as part of the National Park service. Take a tour of the jail, stroll through ...
21st Amendment (affectionately known by locals as "21A"), offers good food, reasonable prices and a generally friendly atmosphere. This large bar/restaurant is a popular after-work destination; needless to say, it can get pretty crowded when the whistle blows, especially on Fridays. If the front ...
Whether you are a night club fanatic, or just seeking to host an event, Ruby Skye will suit all of your entertainment needs. Voted as one of the top 5 nightclubs in San Francisco by Dancestar, this popular club features the world's finest DJs including Paul Oakenfold, Dirty Vegas, Groove Armada, ...
An architectural masterpiece, the Fillmore itself is as worth seeing as any band playing here. Stand on the main floor next to the historic stage and look up at soaring ceilings embellished with carvings and gold paint while the booming speakers rattle your bones. If you choose the tranquility of...
Appealing to the more discerning after-work and late night San Francisco crowd, Harlot provides a unique social experience in an ostentatious modern-Goth setting unequaled in the city.
In the late 1800s, a Scotsman named John McLaren transformed more than 1,000 acres of sand dunes into a wondrous haven in the midst of busy city life. Stretching from Stanyan Street to the Pacific Ocean, the lush landscaping features ever-changing settings at every turn. There are trails for walk...
Opened in 1995, this museum houses a permanent collection of over 15,000 works, including 4,700 paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and 9,000 photographs. The museum has exhibited the works of Henri Matisse, Richard Diebenkorn, Dorothea Lange, Paul Klee, Cindy Sherman, Matthew Barney and many ...
Located in Golden Gate Park, this garden is a marvel of the landscape architects art. This traditional Japanese garden covers five acres. Several paths take you by an authentic pagoda, a monumental Buddha, a miniature waterfall, and over an acutely arched bridge that no kid can resist. Overlookin...
Developed by physicist Frank Oppenheimer and opened in 1969, this innovative, interactive museum behind the Palace of Fine Arts is dedicated to art, science and human perception. The hands-on displays unveil the mysteries of science and language (trace hundreds of languages through family trees!)...
This is one of the main hot spots in San Francisco, and is the major meet-up place for many San Franciscans. Though it is not very large, it attracts crowds of people and the beautiful views make it worth the visit. Recreational resources include a few tennis courts, basketball courts, two soccer...
Get tickets in advance for shows here because even though it is a big place, sell-outs are common. All ages can enjoy the music in this historic venue, with talent spaning the entire spectrum from punk to country, famous to unknown, local to international. Jonathan Richman, Nick Lowe, Boss Hogg, ...
H&M carries international fashions with significant footprints in major cities in the United States. Updated classic, trendy, and sporty styles for men and women, as well as a variety of accessories and a line of cosmetics are now available in two San Francisco locations. The main store, located ...
An art gallery in which the entertainment and crowd are just as much a part of the effect as anything that might hang on the walls, you will find live music, DJ dancing, performance art, and film among your choices on a given night at this eclectic club. The small, intimate tables are perfect for...
Mr. Smith's is the ideal place for party animals. It is packed with students, especially on Saturdays. Choose from the huge bar and spacious dance floor to spend your evening at. The DJs play a mixture of hip-hop, classic and rock music. Just make sure you're not dressed too casually, as this pla...
This upscale restaurant is located within the Ferry Building which is right above the water. Aside from the great food, this place is one of the hippest restaurants in the city. The menu describes the cuisine as modern Vietnamese. Items include Crispy Egg Noodles with Squid, Shrimp and Seabass, ...
The recipient of the coveted James Beard cooking award, chef Gary Danko practices his genius at his eponymous, 65-seat restaurant. Luxurious appetizers, flavorful entrees, and decadent desserts are the true crowd pleasers. Try the Lobster Salad with Fennel, Citrus, Avocado and Mustard Tarragon Dr...
This little place lends an undeniable taste of the French countryside to a bustling Mission District intersection. Though sweet items (cakes, pies, buns, cookies and pastries) may be Tartine's "bread and butter," the decidedly savory heartiest-and-most-Béchamel-drenched open-faced croque monsieu...
This is one of the few restaurants in The City to specialize in Burmese cuisine. Critically acclaimed, this venue was voted "Best Burmese restaurant on the West Coast" by Asian magazine. Treat yourself to large portions of flavorful ethnic food at prices that will not hurt your wallet. Burmese cu...
To enter this restaurant, you need a healthy appetite for meat! The interior boasts of several dining rooms, a bar & cocktail lounge, and a fireplace, making it feel like an exclusive club-house; the owner, Joe Betz, is known for redecorating the establishment every so often. Chunks of delicious ...
Opened by a team that believe movies and dinner are a natural combination, this courtyard restaurant cum bar keeps an internationally intellectual atmosphere by projecting the films of Fellini, Polanksi and company on its neighbors walls. Tableside speakers add a drive-in feel to the French bistr...
Medjool serves the sun-drenched flavors of the Mediterranean in the heart of the Mission. Equally colorful is the open space with indoor and outdoor seating in the cafe, lounge, and main dining room. Medjool is the perfect place for parties of any size. Come and enjoy our regional Mediterranean w...
Nopa is a great place to get together and try out some of the finest wines from around the globe, while enjoying an array of organic cuisine prepared in a woodfire stove. The exstensive wine list offers bottles from Italy, Spain, France, and Germany. Nopa does not take reservations in advance, ...
This is a bar and a guesthouse. That means if you have one too many, you can get a room and recover with a good night's rest. But before you get to that state, enjoy the place awhile. They make a mean drink here, and you will fit in easily with the crowd. Don't let the profusion of leather and Ha...
Deemed one of the best restaurants in San Francisco, Boulevard features French-inspired cuisine and an illuminating view of the Bay from Embarcadero. Gourmands can revel in seasonal favorites such as the fried squash blossom stuffed with ricotta or the scallops atop a Dungeness crab salad.
This place is tiny. It is very popular as well, which generally means it is packed and quite loud inside. Luckily, you will not need to say much except, "This is really good!" and "I would like another order of this," both of which can be conveyed with hand gestures and facial expressions. Seafoo...
This stylish and vibrant South of Market restaurant, opened by the famous Rosenthal brothers Mitchell and Steven along with Doug Washington has become a favorite hang out among the city's most well known faces. A unique blend of New Orleans and Californian cuisines has given rise to such dishes a...
Luna Park with its casually hip decor, lively bar scene, and delicious moderately-priced cuisine is a Valencia Street sensation, loved by San Franciscans and visitors alike. The menu, mostly French and Italian with a few American and Asian accents, is simple without sacrificing excitement, highli...
Reservations not accepted at this extremely popular place, and it is one reason you will see lines snaking around the block to get in here. The other reason is the food. Though some might decry the less than immaculate interior, there are plenty who say this is the best Chinese food in San Franci...
People watch and indulge in the fabulous dining at this San Francisco favorite. Known equally well for its affluent clientele and its Oven-Roasted Chicken, this Deco Ghetto hot spot is worth the wait to be seated. Dinner entrees average $25, though specials are a bit more pricey. If you are not e...
With a menu full of flavorful dishes, all served without a pinch of pretension, this popular restaurant has established itself as one of the top choices for those seeking a bite to eat in the Mission. The menu specializes in South Indian flavors, especially in the restaurant's namesake dish- the ...
Offering a wide range of flavors the Bi-Rite Creamery and Bakeshop's menu uses only organic and local goods. Along with the staples (Chocolate, Vanilla, Mint Chip), Bi-Rite offers an ecclectic mix of seasonal scoops like Honey Lavender, Salted Caramel, and Tangerine. Whether seated at the wooden ...
Got a craving for some authentic Chicago crust pizza? This hip, fresh joint has food of tantalizing taste to satisfy even the most jaded pizza enthusiast. Try the Mediterranean Chicken Pizza, with, you guessed it, chicken breast, generously sprinkled with artichoke hearts, bell peppers, olives, o...
A spin-off of Chow on Market Street, this second edition favorite draws in a steady, youthful crowd. It could be due to the prime location just steps away from Golden Gate Park. The weekend brunch on the heated patio is a great answer to those sunny, yet chilly, San Francisco days. The atmosphere...
Mama's on Washington Square has long queues that will keep you waiting on the sidewalk upwards of half an hour. But once you are inside and seated, be prepared for a great breakfast that puts the wait in perspective. Mama's has been around for almost 50 years and it has aged gracefully to say the...
The historic Westin St. Francis in downtown San Francisco overlooks the hustle and bustle of Union Square. Luxurious rooms, excellent service, and world-class dining make this a comfortable, convenient and classy stay near the Bay. For food and drink satisfaction, enjoy contemporary American cui...
Why choose between business and pleasure when you can have both? The Hilton business Hotel of San Francisco's Financial District goes to painstaking detail to ensure indulgence is an integral part of your stay, aside from the crunching of numbers and shuffling of papers. Extravagant extras such a...
A posh and luxurious hotel with an elegant fountain in its lobby, this sleek high-rise offers excellent accommodations to discerning business travelers. As with many of the luxury hotels in San Francisco, it is geared towards the business traveler, but is sure to please any guest, whether traveli...
The Kimpton Group took this historic building – originally a fruit cannery built in 1907 - in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and turned it into a world-class luxury hotel. The Argonaut Hotel proudly wears its red brick walls and bright and unique nautical décor. Business travelers will enjo...
Located in the heart of the city, Chancellor Hotel is a stone's throw away from the city's major restaurants, theatres, shops and museums. This charming hotel offers every possible modern amenity. It even has a pillow menu, which offers 12 different pillows! The hotel's reputation as well as its ...
SAN FRANCISCO IS A CITY OF CONTRASTS. RESTING ON40 HILLS, THE CITY VARIES IN ALTITUDE FROM SEALEVEL TO 929 FEET. IT IS LOCATED ON A NARROWPENINSULA, BORDERED ON ONE SIDE BY THE PACIFICOCEAN AND THE OTHER BY SAN FRANCISCO BAY, ONE OFTHE LARGEST LANDLOCKED HARBORS IN THE WORLD.IN THE HEART OF IT A...
This newly renovated 26-floor high-rise hotel is located in downtown San Francisco just minutes from the California Cable Car Turnaround, Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, Union Square and Chinatown. Hotel features 499 guest rooms with stunning views of San Francisco, five guest parlor suites, and 13 m...
This imposing high-rise in the center of downtown offers the perfect combination of business convenience and proximity to tourist attractions. There are many first-class amenities and it is located within walking distance of Moscone Center and the Financial District. The rooms feature decor that ...
Just two blocks from Fisherman's Wharf, this is an ideal tourist hotel. Trans-bay ferries, shops, restaurants, and the aquarium at Pier 39 are all a short walk away. With its ideal location and full range of services, this upscale accommodation is perfect for business travelers and tourists alike...
This intimate hotel is a favorite with savvy travelers from around the world. It offers superb service and gorgeously inviting accommodations. The decor is subtley Old World with thick drapes and stylishly upholstered overstuffed furniture in shades of gold and cream. Guests can enjoy little luxu...
Location. The Best Western Tuscan Inn Fisherman's Wharf is located two blocks from Pier 39 in San Francisco, Calif. Positioned on the historic Cable Car Line, this hotel stands less than two blocks from Cannery Row, and six blocks from the Alcatraz Island ferry and North Beach. Hote...
Billing itself as the West Coast's largest hotel, it can host entire conventions without inconveniencing other guests. The Hilton houses boutiques, upscale visitor services, and several dining choices. The Towers, while immense, remain friendly and accessible. Rooms are comfortable and familiar t...
Included on the list of architecturally significant structures of San Francisco, this Nob Hill landmark also has the distinction of having been named by Travel & Leisure magazine as one of the very best hotels in the United States. Covering an entire city block, its polished marble floors, antiqu...
This trendy hotel features sleek modern decor, actor/model employees and a convenient location. This is the perfect choice for avant-garde media and creative types. The lighting is low in the bar/lobby area. The music is hip, omni-present and played at comfortable levels. The staff, from bartende...
Located at the Embarcadero Center in the heart of The City's Financial District, this hotel offers guests luxury accommodations within a stone's throw of San Francisco's major business and shopping centers. Elegantly renovated several years back, the interior of the hotel boasts a giant fountain ...
This Italian-inspired hotel has a lot to offer. The business traveler will enjoy the limousine service to the Financial District. Its Fisherman's Wharf location is ideal for the tourist. It is a short walk to attractions like Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square and The Cannery. The downstairs restaurant,...
Known as much for its prime Nob Hill location and breathtaking panoramic views as for its peerless service and amenities, this hotel is a San Francisco legend. Built on the ruins of the Hopkins Mansion destroyed in the 1906 Earthquake, its opulent decor and top-notch staff evoke an earlier, elega...
Named by Travel & Leisure Magazine as one of the best hotels in the United States, this historic Nob Hill giant dates from 1907 and is one of San Francisco's grandest accommodations. The lobby, refurbished into an Edwardian fantasy in ivory and gold, features an ornate marble staircase, clusters ...
Situated in the heart of the city, the Le Méridien in San Francisco enjoys a lovely location making it accessible to all the cultural niceties of the city. Also the spacious rooms and amenities offer the ultimate in luxury living. Furthermore, the impeccable service and attention to detail will ...
The Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco offers the highest level of service and comfort. As a guest, you will sleep well in a spacious room, and enjoy access to the pool, spa, and sports club. Whether for business or vacation, The Four Seasons is the best in travel luxury.
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