If there are beans around, we’re likely to spill them.
That’s especially when it comes to our, um, uncanny insider knowledge of the best places to shop, eat, play, lay low, and live large. They’re local secrets, but we’re pretty sure the natives will forgive us. In fact, our employees are thrilled to dish about their favorites places and answer questions. Looking for a farmer’s market where chefs shop? What about a park that’s great for people watching? Keep asking; we’ve got the answers, along with the scoop on dozens of destinations tailored to your interests.
Cool beans, right?
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Segway Tour of Golden Gate Park
Explore the 1000+ acre Golden Gate Park on a guided Segway Tour
Sheila Sunga
Front Office Supervisor
Ride the Carousel
Take the little ones to Yerba Buena Gardens in Union Square where you will find the original early-1900 Carousel from Playland-at-the-Beach
Terry Rosenstock
Concierge
Shop
Timbuk2
Design your own Timbuk2 Bike Messenger Bag at this San Francisco company's retail store in quaint Hayes Valley
Terry Rosenstock
Concierge
Premium Outlets
Stop at the Vacaville Premium Outlets on your way to Napa or see the concierge about booking you on the Outlet Tour
Olivia Raya
Concierge
Eat
R&G Lounge
No visit to Chinatown is complete without dinner at the R&G Lounge, the best in traditional Cantonese cuisine.
Stephanie Yamamoto
Front Office Supervisor
The Pub
Arriving late? The Pub at Ghirardelli serves great pub food (smoked BBQ meats made on-site) until 2 am. Just 3 blocks from the hotel!
Kathryn Din
Concierge
Drink
Bubble Lounge
Sample over 30 different sparkling and Champagne by the glass, or over 300 different varieties by the bottle at at the Bubble Lounge.
Elizabeth Lee
Front Desk Agent
Rockit Room
Great Inner Richmond neighborhood bar with live music several nights a week.
Andreas Corbett
Bellman
Wellness
Crissy Field
Join the hundreds of runners, walkers and cyclists who daily get their workout along the shoreline that provides a well-groomed promenade trail, beaches, picnic tables, tidal
marsh overlooks, and is a nationally renowned windsurfing site.
Oxana Chernyshova
Asst Exec Housekeeper
Lindy in the Park
Do you have happy feet!? Well you're in the right city! Every Sunday there is free outdoor swing dancing in Golden Gate Park Sunday 11am - 2pm
Terry Rosenstock
Concierge
Must Do
San Francisco Giants
See the World Champion SF Giants from your view of the Bay at AT&T Park - see the Concierge for ticket options. Don't forget to grab some of our famous garlic fries - they are the
best!
Nate George
Bellman
Farmer's Market
Hop on the F Trolley to the Ferry Building any Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday morning for the best Farmer's Market in the City. Then enjoy lunch from one of the many artisianal food
purveyors in the Ferry Building
Kevin Kordosky
Bell Captain
Must See
Picasso
View more than 100 masterpieces by Pablo Picasso from the permanent collection of Paris�s world-renowned Mus�e National Picasso at the deYoung Museum in Golden Gate Park. This is a limited engagement so don't miss out!
Fernando Escobar
Front Office Manager
Sausalito
Take the Ferry or rent a bike and ride into Sausalito - a seaside town with stunning views of the city. A great place for one of a kind shopping.
Iris Rivera
Front Desk Agent
One of a Kind
Nightlife at the California Academy of Sciences
Visitors ages 21 and older can enjoy music, science, entertainment and cocktails, while experiencing the Academy�s world-class exhibits with friends*
*Thursday nights only
Benjamin Lockett
Bellman
Bike the Bridge - Ferry Back
Rent a bike to ride over the Golden Gate Brige into Sausalito. Return to SF on the ferry with your bike.
Stephanie Yamamoto
Front Office Supervisor
