Located just to the southwest of the Golden Gate Bridge, Baker Beach is apart of the area known as The Presidio. This stunning stretch of beach offers a great view of the landmark Golden Gate Bridge.
Nestled between Nob Hill and The Tenderloin is one of the most comfortable hotels in San Francisco and one of the greenest. We stayed in the boutique location in June 2008 and were drawn in by the Polynesian modern decor and the giant red fluorescent sign hovering over Sutter Street like a beacon.
The lobby is classic--ultra comfy couches, Arco lights for reading, and free wine tasting at 5pm every day.
A wonderful redwood park with a creek running through it just outside of the coastal town of Half Moon Bay. It has about 20 miles of trails with everything from a a leisurely stroll to mountain biking.
Samovar tea lounge is a tea house that serves a variety of exotic and world teas and offers traditional tea services. They serve everything from standard Earl Grey to more exotic Monkey King.
On a clear winter's day, the world's most famous bridge in International Orange stands in contrast to the green hills of the Marin Headlands, the deep blue of the bay and the light hues of the city beyond.
The is actually a place you do not want to see, but for some it will become the one place you Must see on your trip to San Francisco. All one must do is park a vehicle anywhere in San Francisco that the Department of Parking and Towing deems illegal, and then you will have a very good reason to visit this unwelcoming destination.
Baker Beach is located at the South end of the Golden Gate Bridge on the Pacific Ocean. Approximately a mile long, Baker Beach is part of the Golden Gate National Recreational Area and is said to be the site of the first Burning Man events.
In 1896 Adolph Sutro built what the current incarnation of the Cliff House is based on. The building survived the San Francisco earthquake in 1906, but was burned down by a fire in 1907.