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San Francisco Attractions


Union Square – Hotel Neighborhood

Here are a few attractions located in Union Square, within walking distance of the hotel:

• Union Square Shopping – From the large department stores, to unique boutiques, there is something for everyone.

• Chinatown - Explore the 2nd largest Chinatown in the United States, where you can eat and shop inexpensively.

• Chinatown Ghost Tour - Experience the streets of Chinatown at night! Offered on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm.

• Yerba Buena Gardens - Parks, gardens, restaurants, and many types of art galleries and museums are located within this two block area.

• SBC Park - Tour the AT&T park, home of the San Francisco Giants.

• Opera - Are you an Opera fan? Check out a special free performance of Lucia di Lammermoor at the AT&T park on Friday June 20th.

Nearby Union Square


Here are a few things to do in the Fisherman’s Wharf area of San Francisco, easily accessible from the hotel by public transportation:

• Aquarium of The Bay - Explore the home of over 20,000 aquatic animals!

• Savour the Square – Special Event at Ghirardelli Square, Sat. June 21st, 12-6pm. All day entertainment, wine tasting and food.

• Alcatraz Tours - Experience the history of Alcatraz Island on a night tour.

To explore other attractions and neighborhoods in San Francisco check out: Only in San Francisco

Public Transit


• Use public transit to travel outside of the Union Square area. Powell street is the closest public transit station to the hotel. The Powell street station provides access to:

Underground BART and MUNI trains; MUNI bus lines, Cable Cars, Historic Streetcars, and the Golden Gate Transit bus line.

• Walking directions to the Powell street station

• Plan Your Trip . Enter your area of destination, and 511.org will provide you with the details of what type of transit and stops to use.