| Getting a San Francisco Hotel is different | | | | car, enjoy the sights and sounds of this |
| than in most places because location matters | | | | unique city. Visit the old area of Haight |
| a great deal. San Francisco has almost always | | | | Ashbury where some say the hippie movement of |
| been known as a romantic city. The city | | | | the 1960's was born. If you're into rock and |
| lights, a large bay, a couple of bridges, | | | | roll history, locate 710 Ashbury Street, |
| some great history and Victorian row houses | | | | where the Grateful Dead Band lived at one |
| all are a part of the San Francisco | | | | time. There's also the Golden Gate Bridge, |
| landscape. It also what makes this city offer | | | | tours to Alcatraz, Golden Gate Park, |
| a unique experience for families, couples and | | | | Chinatown, Coit Tower atop Telegraph hill and |
| even singles. | | | | many other attractions. |
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| When visiting San Francisco the first thing | | | | By far, one of the most popular attractions |
| to consider when selecting a hotel is the | | | | has to be Fisherman's Wharf. Here, California |
| proximity to public transportation. Traffic | | | | sea lions have taken over some of the most |
| in this city by the bay is horrendous and the | | | | expensive boat harbor real estate in the |
| street layout is extremely difficult to | | | | country. Fisherman's Wharf is much more than |
| maneuver. As with many older cities, San | | | | a launching place for the small fishing |
| Francisco grew up over decades before there | | | | boats. There's also Pier39, an outdoor mall |
| were automobiles. So the streets and roadways | | | | experience built on an old commercial pier. |
| were no designed to accommodate the car but | | | | For lunch, consider going down the street |
| horses and foot traffic. Also like many | | | | just across from the Ripley's Believe It or |
| larger cities, the government in SF also | | | | Not! Museum and pick up some fresh sourdough |
| decided to make many interior streets 1 way! | | | | bread. Continue down a little more and |
| Combine the traffic, street size and | | | | there's Alioto's, a favorite fish and seafood |
| unfamiliarity together is a recipe for a very | | | | place. Pick up some Dungeness crab or shrimp |
| stressful time. | | | | cocktail to enjoy with the fresh bread and |
| | | | have lunch right by the bay. An inexpensive |
| The good news is that there are many | | | | lunch with scenery that can't be beat. |
| alternatives in the greater San Francisco Bay | | | | |
| area region. The city has a good bus system, | | | | The key to enjoying San Francisco is based |
| taxis, Bay ARea Rapid Transit or BART and of | | | | more on the proximity to the public |
| course the quaint cable cars. Find a nice | | | | transportation that any specific San |
| hotel or suite in SF close to public | | | | Francisco hotel room. Shop for the best deal |
| transportation and simply enjoy the town and | | | | on a room and give yourself a stress free |
| all it has to offer. | | | | vacation by leaving the driving to someone |
| | | | else. |
| From the vantage point of a city bus or cable | | | | |