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Fisherman's Wharf
Just 5 minutes north of our hotel is Fisherman's Wharf, the most popular tourist destination in the city. Fisherman's Wharf is still a working fishing pier, bringing in thousands of tons of fresh fish and crabs annually.

Start out going North on Van Ness Ave. Follow Van Ness Ave to Bay St. Turn right onto Bay St. Turn left onto Stockton St. Turn right onto Beach St. End at the Embarcadero & Beach St. at Pier 43 1/2 .

Pier 39
Home to entertainment, shopping, dining and the famous California sea lions.

Start out going North on Van Ness Ave. Follow Van Ness Ave to Bay St. Turn right Onto Bay St. Turn left onto Stockton St. Turn right onto Beach St. End at the Embarcadero & Beach St.

Alcatraz
Out in the middle of the San Francisco bay, Alcatraz Island holds the historic and infamous federal penitentiary that was in operation from 1934 to 1963.

Start out going North on Van Ness Ave. Follow Van Ness Ave to Bay St. Turn right onto Bay St. Turn left onto Stockton St. Turn right onto Beach St. End at the Embarcadero & Beach St. at Pier 41.

Ghirardelli Square
Spring, waterfront dining, entertainment and Ghirardelli's famous chocolate temptations.

Start out going North on Van Ness Ave. Follow Van Ness Ave to North Point St. Turn right onto North Point St. End at 900 North Point St.

Coit Tower
Built in 1933, the tower's views from the observation deck are some of the city's best.

Start out going North on Van Ness Ave. Follow Van Ness Ave to BRd.way St. Turn right onto BRd.way St. BRd.way St. becomes BRd.way Tunnel, then BRd.way St. Turn left onto Turk Murphy Lane. Turn right onto Vallejo St. Turn left onto Stockton. St. Turn right onto Greenwich St. Turn left onto Child St. Turn right onto Telegraph Pl. End at 1 Telegraph Pl.

Union Square
Few blocks east of our hotel is the third largest shopping area in the U.S., a true shopaholic's paradise. Department stores, designer boutiques and discount warehouses offer some- thing for every shopper.

Start out going North on Van Ness Ave. Turn right onto California St. Turn right onto Hyde St. Turn left onto Post St to Powell St. End at Union Square.

Chinatown
Among the exotic live markets, dim sum diners and ancient herb shops are the nearly 9,000 residents of Asian descent who call the neighborhood home.

Start out going North on Van Ness Ave. Turn right onto California St to Grant Ave. End at California & Grant Ave.

Exploratorium
Situated in the Palace of Fine Arts, this interactive science museum offers hundreds of learning opportunities for kids and adults alike.

Start out going North on Van Ness Ave Follow Van Ness to Lombard St. Turn left Onto Lombard St/US 101. Continue to follow US 101. Turn slight right onto Lyon St. Turn left onto Palace Dr. Turn right onto Lyon St. End at 3601 Lyon St.

Asian Art Museum
The museum was recently renovated and houses tens of thousands of Asian art pieces. Offers educational programs, including tea ceremonies held bimonthly.

Start out going South on Van Ness Ave. Follow Van Ness to Grove St. Turn left on Grove St. Turn left onto Larkin St. End at 200 Larkin St.

SFMOMA
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is an architectural spectacle and one of the top modern art museums In the country.

Start out going South on Van Ness Ave. Turn left onto Bush St. Follow Bush St. to Montgomery St. Montgomery St becomes New Montgomery St. Turn right onto Howard St. Turn right onto 3rd St. End at 151 3rd St.

de Young Museum
Home to one of the most diverse and important art collections in the United States, the new de Young just opened In October 2005. The groundbreaking design integrates art, architecture and nature.

Start out going South on Van Ness Ave. Follow Van Ness Ave to Turk St. Turn right on Turk St, following Turk St to Stanyan St. Turn left on Stanyan St. Turn right on Fulton St. Turn left on 8th Ave. Turn right on John F. Kennedy Dr. Turn left on Tea Garden Dr. End at 50 Tea Garden Dr.

Golden Gate Bridge
The crown jewel of the Bay, this landmark is San Francisco's greatest visual identifier. The bridge took four years to build and has hosted nearly 2 billion drivers in its lifetime.

Start out going North on Van Ness Ave Follow Van Ness to Lombard St. Turn left Onto Lombard St/US 101. Continue following Lombard St/US 101. Take a right at the last San Francisco exit off US101 just before the Toll Plaza. The sign reads "Golden Gate National Recreational Area View Area. Proceed to the stop sign and turn left into the southeast parking lot.

San Francisco Zoo
Northern California's largest zoological park featuring approximately 1000 exotic and endangered animals.

Start out going South on Van Ness Ave to Market St. Turn right onto Market St. Continue on Market St. Market St. becomes Portola Dr. Turn right onto Sloat Blvd. Continue on Sloat Blvd. Turn slight left onto Skyline Blvd/CA-35S. Turn right onto Herbst Rd. Turn left onto Zoo Rd. End at 1 Zoo Rd.

Golden Gate Park
A naturalist's paradise. Boasting museums, gardens, and ample room for serious recreation and play, this area is a retreat from the City's constant buzz of energy.

Start out going South on Van Ness Ave. Follow Van Ness Ave to Turk St. Turn right on Turk St, following Turk St to Stanyan St. Turn left on Stanyan St. Turn right on Fulton St. Turn left on 8th Ave to John F. Kennedy Drive and entrance to Golden Gate Park. Turning left or right on John F. Kennedy will take you to the various attractions in the park.

AT&T Park (formerly SBC Park)
AT&T is home to the San Francisco Giants. Located on The City's scenic waterfront.

Start out going North on Van Ness Ave. Follow Van Ness Ave to Bay St. Make a right on Bay St. Continue on Bay St. and turn right onto The Embarcadero. Continue on The Embarcadero under the Bay Bridge until it turns into King St. Turn left onto 3rd St. and continue across the bridge to the parking lots. End at AT&T Park.

Sonoma & Napa Valley Wine Country
Just 40 miles north of San Francisco are Sonoma and Napa Counties and their more than 150 wineries. The counties are comprised of quaint and picturesque towns, miles of vineyards, renowned restaurants and tasting rooms.

Start out going North on Van Ness Ave. Turn right onto California St. Turn right onto Hyde St. Turn left onto Bush St. Continue on Bush St., across Market. Bush St. will take you to the entrance to the Bay Bridge. Go over the Bay Bridge. Then take the "Berkeley/Sacramento" fork on Interstate 80. Follow I-80 until you come to Highway 37, which will be clearly marked "Napa/Sonoma" and read "Columbus Parkway and Marine World." Take Highway 37 West over the freeway. Go 1.6 miles to Highway 29. Turn Right (North) on Highway 29. Then take the left fork that is marked "Calistoga/Sonoma Highway 29." (Note: Ignore signs that read "Napa/Lake Berryessa." Proceed on Highway 29 to the Napa & Sonoma Valley Wine Country.

Presidio
Used as a military post for Spain, Mexico and the US, the Presidio is a 1500-acre compound including miles of hiking and biking trails an 18-hole golf course and various buildings and fortifications of military significance.

Start out going North on Van Ness Ave Follow Van Ness to Lombard St. Turn left Onto Lombard St/US 101. Continue to on Lombard St. Turn slight right onto Presidio Blvd. Stay straight to go onto Lincoln Blvd. Turn left onto Graham St. End at 34 Graham St.

Harding Park Golf Course
A new look and feel of this golf course offer a golfing experience not soon forgotten.

Start out going South on Van Ness Ave./US 101 toward Market St. Turn right onto Market St. Continue on Market St. Market St. becomes Portola Drive. Turn right onto Sloat Blvd. Turn slight left onto Skyline Blvd/CA-35S. Turn left on Harding Rd. (Gate access required). End at 99 Harding Rd.

Monster Park
The San Francisco 49ers play their home games at Monster Park (formerly Candlestick Park), located south of the city, along the San Francisco Bay.

Start out going South on Van Ness Ave./US-101. Merge onto US-101 South toward US-80/Oakland/San Jose. Follow US-101 South to San Jose. Continue on US 101 to Monster Park exit. Take first Monster Park exit and continue on into parking area.

Ferry Building
Recently restored, this is a San Francisco landmark. The building is both a transportation hub and a foodie's delight, with an n almost daily farmer's market offering fresh meats, fish, produce, cheeses and wine.

Start out going North on Van Ness Ave. Follow Van Ness Ave to BRd.way St. Turn right onto BRd.way St. BRd.way St. becomes BRd.way Tunnel, then BRd.way St. Continue on BRd.way St. Turn right on The Embarcadero until you arrive at the Ferry Building, on the left.