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San Diego Travel: Exploring the Waterfront and a Tour of the Historic Sofia Hotel

Today was our relocation day: we moved from our vacation apartment in Solana Beach in San Diego to the chic Sofia Hotel in downtown San Diego. On another brilliant day we arrived at the hotel at about 10 am, but our room was not ready yet, so we decided to embark on some brief local explorations.

Seaport Village’s Victorian, Mexican and East Coast style architecture and its four miles of meandering cobble-stoned walkways create an inviting waterfront environment for shopping and dining. The assortment of merchandise includes souvenirs, clothing, kites, wind chimes and unique gift ideas. Galleries and art retailers round out the offering, and live music is offered frequently throughout the year. An original 1895 carousel with hand carved animals enchants adults and children. Culinary options include four fine dining restaurants and thirteen casual eateries.

An outdoor exhibit of oversized globes currently adds extra interest to Seaport Village. “Cool Globes – Hot ideas for a cooler planet” features 40 inspiring globes that depict simple solutions to global warming. The globes were designed by local, national and international artists and have been traveling on the road in places such as Chicago, Washington D.C., San Francisco and will be on display in Los Angeles and London in 2009.

Further north of Seaport Village is the Embarcadero which features the USS Midway, an aircraft carrier that was in operation between 1945 and 1992. It was donated as a museum ship and has been moored on San Diego’s Navy Pier since 2004. Visitors can tour the ship’s flight deck, mess hall, bridge, flight control area, officers’ quarters, sickbay and portions of the engine room. Evening events are frequently held on this massive ship and a café adorns the rear of the ship. A portion of the ship overlooking San Diego Harbor can be accessed free of charge while admission to the rest of the ship is $17.00.

San Diego has long been a centre for the US Navy and the area around the USS Midway features many reminders of military history including the Battle of Leyte Gulf Memorial, dedicated to a historic naval battle in 1944. The Bob Hope Tribute, also called the National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military, is an impressive collection of larger than life-size bronze figures that commemorate Bob Hope’s five decades of support in entertaining soldiers, airmen and sailors, starting in 1943.

The National Salute consists of 16 figures on a circular plaza that surround a sculpture of Bob Hope, entertaining the crowd in front of a microphone. The surrounding figures are authentic depictions of military personnel from different eras including World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War era and the first Persian Gulf War.

Among the many pieces of public art along this waterfront walk, one of the most stunning is “Unconditional Surrender”, a 25-foot sculpture of a sailor kissing a young nurse. The sculpture commemorates the moment when World War II was finally over, and joy and euphoria swept the world. Inspired by a famous photo of the V-J Day Celebrations on Times Square, this sculpture by Seward J. Johnson is on loan to the San Diego port until the end of February of 2009.

Further north along the waterfront is the Cruise Terminal, located at the B Street Pier along North Harbour Drive. San Diego is a port of call for many major cruise lines including Carnival, Holland America, Celebrity, Royal Carribean and Princess Cruises. Almost 620,000 cruise passengers arrived in San Diego in 2006. Local harbour cruises can also be accessed in this area, and a central office of the San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau is located right across the street from the cruise terminal.

Now it was time to head back into the head hotel and finally check in. Within less than ten minutes I had arrived at the Sofia Hotel. The front office staff was very friendly, and our suitcases had already been brought up to Suite 602, a Deluxe Studio Suite. Our sleek modern bedroom was enhanced by a sitting room with a second flat screen television and an ergonomic desk. Our bathroom featured a full bath with a luxurious shower head, and a vanity area complete with fresh orchids in the bedroom area.

Always driven by my curiosity, I managed to convince two of the hotel’s employees to give me a tour of the entire hotel a few minutes later. Brian Wells from the front desk and Danny Miranda, a bellboy, graciously agreed and started by explaining the history of the Hotel Sofia to me. Two of the hotel’s towers were built in 1926 and opened a year later as the Pickwick Hotel. The property was part of the Pickwick Corporation, a company that provided 22 stage coach routes in California. The design was Neo Gothic and in 1928 two additional hotel towers were added.

From 1928 to 1944 the hotel even became the location of a broadcasting station called KGB (no association with the former Russian secret service agency). In 1929 Pickwick Stages merged with the Greyhound Corporation. During the 1940s and 1950s the Pickwick Hotel remained a popular tourist and entertainment location, and locals and guests alike enjoyed the Piccadilly Lounge. During the 1950s city council required the decorative architectural elements to be removed from the façade, to prevent potential injuries during an earthquake.

From the mid 1950s to the mid 1980s downtown San Diego experienced a protracted decline and lost its luster as a retail and entertainment destination. Now under new ownership, the Pickwick Hotel started to show its age as well.

New owners Ken Winslow and Harki Parekh purchased the property in 1986 and systematically started to repair the hotel over the next 20 years. With the opening of the immensely successful Horton Plaza retail mall, the rejuvenation of the historic Gaslamp District and the construction of Petco Park, downtown San Diego became a desirable destination again. The location of this hotel was absolutely ideal for us in our discoveries of downtown San Diego.

After this brief introduction of the hotel’s history, we stepped outside the hotel, which is located at the intersection of West Broadway and First Avenue. The statue of the businessman outside the entrance was dedicated to the Center City Development Corporation and City Council as a way of thanking the city for revitalizing this entire district. Brian pointed out that Horton Plaza and the Gaslamp District are literally just a 10 minute walk away. The Sofia is also just seven blocks from the waterfront and the Port area.

Talking about history, the Sofia Hotel became a member of the Historic Hotels of America last year and is the only historic hotel in downtown San Diego. A photo in the entrance area shows the radio towers that used to adorn the hotel in 1934 where 50,000 Watts of airwaves were beamed out all over San Diego.

In a hallway to the left of the lobby we stopped to admire some pictures of the renovation. Brass pictures of the designer, the architects and the owners adorn the wall. One of the pictures shows the renovation, and the unique thing about the entire remodeling process was that the owners kept 12 housekeepers as well as Brian and Danny on staff to help with the demolition. The team removed carpets, ceiling fans, sinks and toilets from 242 hotel rooms, and 720 old doors were ripped out. Danny and Brian said it was great to keep their jobs during the renovation phase and to participate in the transformation of this hotel. Their sense of ownership and pride of the newly restored and glamorous Sofia Hotel was obvious.

Less than three weeks away from Christmas, the lobby was aglow with holiday decorations. Brian added that the hotel currently features a total of 14 Christmas trees, all decorated by the owners. Real orchids adorn the common areas as well as all the hotel rooms. At the back of the lobby facing the entrance is a painting of a young girl on the beaches of Coronado. This girl, Ken Winslow’s granddaughter, is named Sofia and was the inspiration for the new name of the completely remodeled hotel. A cozy sitting area invites guests to sit down and relax by the fireplace.

To the left of the lobby is the business centre which features three brand-new desktop computers, high-speed fibre-optic Internet, colour and black & white printers and fax capabilities. This business centre is available to the guests 24 hours a day.

Strolling back out into the lobby we turned right into “Currant”, the sleek modern 120-seat restaurant on the- main floor of the Hotel Sofia. Established in 2007, Currant offers upscale American-French cuisine and is open every day for hotel guests and the public. High ceilings, graphic tiles, elaborate chandeliers, uniquely-styled furniture and a private room secluded with sheer curtains, offer a sophisticated ambience.

Heading upstairs now we were on the mezzanine level where several of the Sofia’s awards are proudly on display. Within less than two years since its reopening, the Sofia Hotel has won two Best of Citysearch awards as well as an Expedia Insider’s Select Award. This distinction is only granted to the top 1% of hotels. The restaurant has also won some awards, and the Sofia has also garnered an ASID Design Excellence Award.

Around the corner Brian and Danny took me to two state-of-the-art conference rooms that are equipped for video conferencing and projection. The larger boardroom holds 32 people while the smaller 20-seat boardroom is anchored by a massive antique wooden table. Down the corridor we stepped into the Yoga and Fitness Centre, an amenity that is open 24 hours a day. The hotel even has its own yoga trainer and offers guests TVs, DVD players, fresh towels, bottled water, and infused orange water. The Sofia Hotel has even produced its own yoga DVD!

After the common facilities Brian and Danny took me to room 633, a corner room. A standard room with a queen bed, this room offers an excellent view towards the Port of San Diego. A smaller-size but well-designed room, it features high-quality beds, therapeutic queen pillow tops and luxurious down comforters. A flat-panel TV, digital safe, ironing board and iron, and blow dryer add to the amenities. A coffee maker and a microwave allow guests to look after their most basic needs. Ice machines on different floors provide the necessary cooling power for a private evening retreat with champagne.

The hallways are decorated in a sophisticated sage green colour scheme and the carpet is of upscale quality. After the renovation, the number of rooms was reduced to 211 guest rooms, down from the original 242 rooms. The extra space was taken up by the conference rooms and the yoga / fitness studio.

Steps away in suite 601, Brian illustrated the conveniences of a private bedroom featuring a queen size bed and a sofa pullout bed in the sitting room. A queen-size suite can therefore accommodate up to four people. High-tech reading lights can be angled in any direction, and the alarm clock radio comes with an Ipod / MP3 docking station. Flat panel TVs are available in the bedroom and the sitting room. All the vanity areas feature attractive dark wood cabinets, all adorned with real orchids. Upscale soaps and toiletries pamper the guests, and bottled water is complimentary.

To conclude the tour, Brian and Danny gave me a few tips for exploring San Diego: Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Seaworld, Old Town, Seaport Village and Coronado are among the most popular local tourist attractions. The upscale area of La Jolla and the Scripps Institute of Oceanography are a little further afield. I was already looking forward to joining tomorrow morning’s tour through the Gaslamp District, offered free by the Sofia Hotel. A visit to Balboa Park would round out our adventures in San Diego.

Not only had we found a great central location in San Diego; by staying at the Sofia Hotel we had also connected with local history and discovered a unique place that has tastefully preserved a 1920s property and brought it into the new millennium with top-notch modern amenities.

 

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San Francisco Marriott Marquis $127.41 San Francisco Marriott Marquis > SFO > 55 4th St > San Francisco > CA > 94103>Location. The San Francisco Marriott Marquis stands south of Market Street opposite the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and the Metreon Center in San Francisco, Calif. Powell Street transportation via the BART light rail system or via cable car is located within one block of the hotel. The Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Union Square shopping are positioned within a quarter mile. Hotel Features. On site dining options include The Fourth Street Bar & Deli that serves casual American cuisine. The Mission Grille highlights California style dishes. Bin 55 prepares continental fare. The View bar affords 39th floor panoramic views and serves light snacks and cocktails. The business center houses four computer stations and offers print, fax and photocopy services. Wireless Internet access is available for a fee in the hotel lobby. A total of 100,000 square feet of function space includes a ballroom that accommodates up to 2,360 people. The complimentary health club houses a fitness center with cardiovascular and resistance equipment. Recreational amenities include a heated indoor pool and steam rooms. Two massage treatment rooms may be booked in advance at the concierge desk. Guestrooms. The San Francisco Marriott Marquis offers 1,498 guestrooms furnished with Marriott’s signature Revive Bedding Collection. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses, 300 thread count sheets and down comforters (bedspreads). Select accommodations afford views of the San Francisco skyline. Rooms include minibars and coffeemakers. Laptop compatible in room safes are provided. Bathrooms feature decor details such as granite vanities and stone floors. Rooms are equipped with 32 inch, flat screen televisions and MP3 docking stations. Every room features Plug in Panels that accommodate any digital device, including cameras. High speed Internet access is available for a fee. Expert Tip. The hotel’s fitness room features Sub Zero refrigerators stocked with more than 15 varieties of energy drinks.>The preferred airport for San Francisco Marriott Marquis is San Francisco, CA (SFO San Francisco Intl.) 18.9 km / 11.7 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Le Meridien San Francisco $119 Le Meridien San Francisco > SFO > 333 Battery St > San Francisco > CA > 94111>Location. Le Meridien San Francisco towers 24 stories over the Financial District of San Francisco, Calif., connected via pedestrian bridge to the Federal Reserve Building and the shops, entertainment venues and restaurants of the Embarcadero Center. Market Street is four blocks from the hotel and the Ferry Building and Chinatown are five blocks away. Hotel Features. California cuisine, fresh ingredients and an extensive wine list are spotlighted at The Park Grill, with menu offerings such as the Herb Roasted Breast of Free Range Chicken and Lobster "Cioppino" with Green Lip Mussels and Scallops. Bar 333 provides complimentary coffee and tea during mornings and a menu boasting Mediterranean flavors executed with contemporary flair. Function rooms are available and a complimentary 24 hour business center contains two computer workstations equipped with high speed Internet connections for a fee. Wireless Internet access is available throughout this smoke free property for a fee. A fitness room provides elliptical trainers and a wide range of cardiovascular equipment. Access to two nearby fitness facilities is available for a fee. Guestrooms. Boasting views of the bay or city, the Le Meridien San Francisco’s 360 nonsmoking guestrooms feature a mix of Italian granite and mahogany finished furnishings. Bedding includes 300 thread count Frette Italian linens, pillowtop mattresses and goose down duvets and pillows. Bathrooms include granite vanities, and terry bathrobes and slippers. Amenities include flat screen cable televisions with premium channels, CD players and complimentary laptop compatible safes. High speed wired and wireless Internet access is available for a fee, and DVD players are available on request. Expert Tip. This hotel is connected via a landscaped bridge to the historic Federal Reserve Building and the Embarcadero shops, entertainment venues and restaurants.>The preferred airport for Le Meridien San Francisco is San Francisco, CA (SFO San Francisco Intl.) 19.9 km / 12.4 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Omni San Francisco Hotel $158.13 Omni San Francisco Hotel > SFO > 500 California St > San Francisco > CA > 94104>Location. Rising above the San Francisco, Calif., financial district, the Omni San Francisco stands two blocks from Chinatown and four blocks from Union Square. North Beach, the city’s Ferry Building and the Embarcadero shopping district are within five blocks of this hotel, while the Moscone Convention Center is eight blocks away. Hotel Features. This 1926 Florentine Renaissance building opens onto an Italian marble lobby with Austrian crystal chandeliers. Bob’s Steak and Chop House serves steaks and fresh seafood throughout the day in a casual dining atmosphere overlooking Montgomery Street. Leather upholstery and plasma televisions complement the adjoining Bob’s Bar that serves cocktails and offers the restaurant’s menu. More than 11,000 square feet of function space accommodates events. Wireless Internet access is provided in the hotel’s hotel’s public areas. The 24 hour business center houses four computer stations and offers services for a fee. The 1,500 square foot health club contains cardiovascular equipment with personalized LCD screens, yoga mats and complimentary fruit and bottled water. This hotel also offers complimentary transportation during morning and afternoon rush hours within a six block radius. Guestrooms. The Omni San Francisco’s 362 guestrooms feature classic 1920s decor with high ceilings, two poster headboards and gold draperies. The Omni guestrooms offer wireless Internet access for a fee (complimentary with Select Guest Enrollment), cable television and MP3 clock radios. Beds are dressed with 320 thread count Italian linens. Marble bathrooms contain bathrobes and magnifying mirrors. Expert Tip. The Omni San Francisco offers complimentary guided walking tours throughout San Francisco every Saturday at 10 a.m. The tours highlight the city’s history and profile attractions and landmarks such as Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach and the Ferry Building.Notifications:There are no room charges for children 17 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Pets: US$ 50 per pet, per stay>The preferred airport for Omni San Francisco Hotel is San Francisco, CA (SFO San Francisco Intl.) 19.7 km / 12.3 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

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Hyatt Regency San Francisco $224 Hyatt Regency San Francisco > SFO > 5 Embarcadero Ctr > San Francisco > CA > 94111>Location. The Hyatt Regency San Francisco is positioned across from the Ferry Building Marketplace on the Embarcadero waterfront in San Francisco, Calif. Embarcadero Center shops stand adjacent to this property. Hotel Features. A commanding spherical metal sculpture rises from a reflecting pool in the soaring Feng Shui influenced atrium lobby. Cylindrical glass elevators glide between the hotel’s 17 floors, delivering guests to their rooms in futuristic style. The lobby is ringed with up market shops and a car rental agency. Dining options include the Eclipse Café that features a California salad, pasta, sandwich, steak and seafood menu. The lobby bar, 13 Views, offers 13 picture window views of the adjacent plaza and waterfront. The bar serves cocktails, specialty drinks and appetizers. A total of 67,000 square feet of function space includes 35 flexible function rooms and a street level ballroom. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas for a fee. A staffed business center is equipped with three computer stations and offers fax, photocopy, print and shipping services. The complimentary, 24 hour fitness center contains exercise cycles, exercise balls, weights, steppers and stair climbers. Workout machines are mounted with individual television monitors. Guestrooms. The Hyatt Regency San Francisco offers 802 contemporary guestrooms with autumnal color schemes and city or bay views. Hyatt Grand Beds feature pillow top mattresses, 250 thread count linens and chenille throws. Minibars are provided as standard amenities. Rooms include cable television equipped with premium movie channels, DVD players on request, and wireless Internet access for a fee. Complimentary safes accommodate laptops. Bathrooms contain makeup mirrors, granite vanities and floors, and Portico toiletries. Regency Club Rooms offer complimentary continental breakfasts and early evening hor d’oeuvres. Expert Tip. The Hyatt Regency San Francisco is one of a very few locations that houses a Clear Registered Traveler station where travelers may pay a fee for a pre screening process that lessens the time it takes to proceed through airport security.Notifications:Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in at this property. There are no room charges for children 18 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Valet parking: US$ 50 per day>The preferred airport for Hyatt Regency San Francisco is San Francisco, CA (SFO San Francisco Intl.) 19.8 km / 12.3 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance

Hotel Nikko San Francisco $200.74 Hotel Nikko San Francisco > SFO > 222 Mason St > San Francisco > CA > 94102>Location. Positioned in the Union Square neighborhood, the Hotel Nikko San Francisco stands one block from the ACT and Curran Theaters in San Francisco, Calif. Transportation by cable car and street car is less than two blocks from the property. The Moscone Convention Center and Museum of Modern Art are five blocks away. One half mile from this property lies the Financial District, North Beach and Chinatown areas. Hotel Features. Streamlining Zen décor with modern ambience, the hotel’s restaurant, ANZU, offers Euro Japanese foods such as the Tea Spiced Smoked Chicken Breast and the Shioyaki Salmon. Other menu offerings include prime cut steaks and a full sushi menu, served with spirits and ANZU’s 50 signature Sake martinis. Rrazz Room, the hotel’s 200 seat entertainment venue, offers nightly cabarets and jazz music. A weekday staffed business center provides full services, including computer rentals and high speed wired and wireless Internet access for a fee. The 24 hour health club offers two saunas, a fitness center with cardiovascular, weight training and yoga equipment, a solarium indoor pool and a spa tub. The center features traditional Japanese Kamaburo meditation rooms and Shiatsu massages by appointment. Also on site are a gift shop, Starbucks Coffee Shop and a beauty salon. Guestrooms. The Hotel Nikko San Francisco offers 532 guestrooms with floor to ceiling windows offering bay and city views. Bedding features triple sheeting, down comforters (bedspreads) and pillowtop mattresses. Flat screen 37 or 42 inch televisions depending on room type and CD players are included. Wireless Internet access is available for a fee. Bathrooms offer massaging showerheads and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Expert Tip. The cable cars are a very popular mode of transportation in San Francisco. When the cable cars are crowded, guests of the hotel can hop on the F Line Street Car that runs to Fisherman’s Wharf. Both the cable car turnaround and the F Line Street Car are conveniently located within two blocks of the hotel.Notifications:Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in at this property. Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Facilities fee: US$ 10 per room, per stay and includes use of: Swimming pool Fitness facilities Spa tub>The preferred airport for Hotel Nikko San Francisco is San Francisco, CA (SFO San Francisco Intl.) 19 km / 11.8 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Larkspur Landing San Francisco Airport $79 Larkspur Landing San Francisco Airport > SFO > 690 Gateway Blvd > South San Francisco > CA > 94080>Being styled both like a boutique and extended stay hotel, the Larkspur Landing near the San Francisco International Airport is located on a quiet street in an office park four miles from the airport. It features custom crafted fixtures and furnishings inspired by Craftsman architecture. Guests will enjoy complimentary fruit, fresh cookies, tea and coffee in the lobby and Larkspur Landing Room, as well as a business center with complimentary computer, Internet access, printer, copy and fax. The Larkspur Landing offers a fitness center, outdoor whirlpool spa, and complimentary washers, dryers, continental breakfasts, grocery shopping, airport shuttles, high speed wireless Internet access. Suites feature kitchens with full sized refrigerators, microwave ovens, stovetops, dishwashers, flatware and utensils. Full sized desks with executive chairs and complimentary high speed Internet access are included.>The preferred airport for Larkspur Landing San Francisco Airport is San Francisco, CA (SFO San Francisco Intl.) 4.8 km / 3 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Hilton San Francisco Union Square $119 Hilton San Francisco Union Square > SFO > 333 O’Farrell St. > San Francisco > CA > 94102>Location. The Hilton San Francisco Union Square stands one block from the renowned ACT and Curran theaters in San Francisco, Calif. Union Square’s high end shops are two blocks away. The Powell Street BART station, three blocks from the hotel, offers light rail train service to major destinations within the city. Hotel Features. The Hilton San Francisco Union Square’s lobby displays globes, compasses and maps that reflect San Francisco’s international flair. The Urban Tavern has a Gastropub menu serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. A full service Starbucks serves coffee, tea, pastries, sandwiches and snacks. The hotel offers wireless Internet access for a fee. A Kinko’s business center offers computer stations and fax, photocopy and print services. Leisure amenities include treatments at Nourish by Spa Chakra that offers beauty services, and 40 Eastern and Western style massages and wraps. The fitness center contains a sauna, free weights, and cardiovascular and weight training equipment. An outdoor pool is on site. Guestrooms. The Hilton San Francisco Union Square offers 1,908 contemporary guestrooms housed in three buildings. Select rooms afford views of the San Francisco skyline and bay. Hilton Sweet Dreams beds feature down comforters and 250 thread count linens. Accommodations include refrigerators. and microwave ovens. Rooms feature cable televisions, MP3 adaptors and high speed Internet access for a fee. Bathrooms are stocked with LaSource Crabtree toiletries. Expert Tip. The hotel’s Cityscape nightclub is the place to be after the sun sets. The nightclub offers dancing in tune with an unbeatable view of the lights of downtown San Francisco.>The preferred airport for Hilton San Francisco Union Square is San Francisco, CA (SFO San Francisco Intl.) 19 km / 11.8 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

The Westin San Francisco Market Street $119 The Westin San Francisco Market Street > SFO > 50 3rd St > San Francisco > CA > 94103>Location. The Westin San Francisco Market Street is located in the South of Market district in San Francisco, Calif. This property stands across from the Yerba Buena Gardens, and one block from the Museum of Modern Art and the Moscone Convention Center. Hotel Features. The on site Ducca restaurant serves southern Italian cuisine in the dining room or al fresco on the hotel’s open terrace. Wireless Internet access is available in the hotel’s lobby for a fee. A business center houses six computer terminals and offers fax, scan, print and photocopy services. The 24 hour fitness center and health club features Westin Workout Powered by Reebok equipment. Plasma screen televisions are attached to each cardiovascular machine, and the center offers chilled water, towels and courtesy headsets. Guestrooms. The Westin San Francisco Market Street offers 676 guestrooms decorated in muted earth tones. Westin Heavenly Beds features pillowtop mattresses, 230 thread count cotton sheets, down comforters, white duvets, five down pillows, and bolster pillows. Floor to ceiling windows overlook the Yerba Buena Gardens and San Francisco’s bay and skyline. Flat screen televisions, complimentary laptop compatible, in room safes, and MP3 adaptors are included. All accommodations feature coffeemakers and stocked minibars. Marble bathrooms contain Heavenly toiletries. High speed wired and wireless Internet access is available for a fee. Expert Tip. Dogs receive Very Important Pet status at The Westin San Francisco Market Street hotel. Dogs receive Heavenly Dog Beds, food and water bowls and ID tags, while owners receive ASPCA pet friendly travel tips cards.>The preferred airport for The Westin San Francisco Market Street is San Francisco, CA (SFO San Francisco Intl.) 19 km / 11.8 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Marriott San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf $189 Marriott San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf > SFO > 1250 Columbus Ave > San Francisco > CA > 94133>Location. The Marriott San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf stands two blocks from Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, Calif. Ghiradelli Square shops are also located two blocks away. Hotel Features. The hotel lobby features soothing mauve, cream and taupe color schemes, leather fireside seating, and polished marble floors. The lobby level Spada restaurant serves California cuisine and hosts complimentary wine and cheese receptions with presentations conducted by local winemakers. The Lobby Lounge is decorated with colorful San Francisco murals and serves cocktails, beer, wine and snacks. A 24 hour complimentary business center houses two computer stations. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas for a fee. Seven function rooms accommodate up to 200 people. Recreational amenities include a two story, 24 hour complimentary fitness facility. This naturally lit fitness center includes two flat screen televisions, eight cardiovascular machines, resistance equipment and free weights. Complimentary washers and dryers are available for guest use. An Ayurvedic spa is located adjacent to the hotel. Guestrooms. This non smoking, five story hotel offers 285 guestrooms that feature Marriott’s Revive Collection bedding. Beds are draped beneath 300 thread count linens, mattress toppers, and down duvets. Six down pillows include a bolster. Rooms are decorated with black and white wall art depicting San Francisco scenes. Armoires conceal televisions with cable connections. Most accommodations feature desks with laptop pullouts. Bathrooms boast Bath & Body Works toiletries, curved shower rods, oversized showerheads and waffle weave bathrobes. Dial up Internet access is complimentary, while high speed Internet is available for a fee. Expert Tip. Spada restaurant hosts a "Relax & Un Wine" event one evening each week that includes 50% discounts on wine selections and one complimentary chair massage per person.>

San Francisco 49ers Schedule Watch $109.99 The San Francisco 49er’s Schedule Watch may be the coolest sports watch ever made! Whether you are a diehard fan keeping track of your favorite team- or a fantasy football manager keeping track of every team- the San Francisco 49er’s Schedule Watch puts the entire season on your wrist. Each San Francisco 49er’s Schedule Watch comes pre-programmed with the entire NFL schedule. Each week you will see who the 49er’s are playing- whether it is home or away- and what time the game starts. It will even play the National Anthem when the game starts as a reminder- so you may never miss another game. At the touch of a button- you can scroll through the 49er’s’ schedule- or the schedule of every NFL team. Look ahead to see future games any week of the season- or look back at games already played. In addition- each San Francisco 49er’s Schedule Watch is programmed with the results of past Super Bowls- so you can scroll through the history of the biggest game in sports. The patented technology allows your San Francisco 49er’s Schedule Watch to be updated each season. By using the specially designed USB connector included with each watch- you can connect your Schedule Watch to a computer to download the next season’s schedule into your watch via the internet. Officially licensed by the NFL.

San Francisco Giants Schedule Watch $109.99 This San Francisco Giants Schedule Watch may be the coolest sports watch ever made! It puts the entire MLB season on your wrist. Each Schedule Watch comes pre-programmed with the entire MLB schedule. Each day you will see who the Giants are playing- whether it is home or away- and what time the game starts. It will even play “Take Me Out to the Ball Game� when the game starts as a reminder- so you may never miss another game. At the touch of a button- you can scroll through the Giants’ schedule- or the schedule of every MLB team. Look ahead to see future games any day of the season- or look back at games already played. In addition- each MLB Schedule Watch is programmed with the results of past World Series- so you can keep up with the history of your favorite sport. Patented technology allows your Schedule Watch to be updated each season. By using the specially designed USB connector included with each watch- you can connect your Schedule Watch to a computer to download the next season’s schedule into your watch via the internet. Officially licensed by MLB.

San Francisco Giants Ticket Collage Picture Frame $14.99 This San Francisco Giants picture frame features historic Giants tickets printed on a unique padded film-paper front. There’s a walk down memory lane in every frame. Perfect for your favorite 4 x 6 photo.Includes hinged easel back for desktop display Overall size: 6×8 Officially Licensed by MLB

San Francisco Giants $6 AT&T Park (24 Willie Mays Plaza , San Francisco, CA, 94107)

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