San Francisco Hotel Blog - Van Ness Inn

October 15, 2018

Boudin Bakery

San Francisco, California, attracts millions of visitors each year and is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. This city is thriving with culture, world-class dining, outdoor adventures, live entertainment, museums, stunning architecture, and breathtaking views. With majestic vistas, rolling hills and famous landmarks, San Francisco is home to dozens of attractions. During your stay, be sure to visit Boudin Bakery.

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July 15, 2018

Visit Historic Fort Mason

Looking for things to do outside of the norm in San Francisco? Try visiting Fort Mason. Originally serving as an Army base, this sea level structure is now host to Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture. Currently this site houses two dozen non-profit organizations as permanent residents. Originally purchased and owned privately in the mid-1850’s, the United States Government Seized it by order of President Lincoln on the grounds it was needed for the war effort. Initially, it began as ...

June 15, 2018

Wine Tasting and Dining in San Francisco

Restaurants and Wineries in San Francisco

While visiting the gorgeous city of San Francisco, California, you will see many different types of restaurants throughout the city that each offer different types of grub. Because of a large number of options scattered throughout the city, you may need some insight when deciding on which one to choose for your meal. There Listed below are a few options that might help you ...

May 15, 2018

Kid-Friendly Attractions in San Francisco

San Francisco is famous for being full of many different world-famous attractions. This amazing city is renowned for providing all sorts of artistic and cultural sights to see, and just as many kid-friendly attractions. This city provides many scientific and astronomical structures wherein you can learn about the universe and the history of the area, all in one place. San Francisco is famous for providing such amazing experiences for all those visiting, making it the perfect place to travel w...

April 15, 2018

San Francisco Spring Break 2018

Things to do in San Francisco

The Golden Gate Bridge is an iconic example of American architecture. It connects San Francisco to Marin County and stretches over two miles across the Pacific Ocean.  This dream of connecting these two land masses became a reality during the Great Depression. When the job opportunities arose, brave workers were willing to risk their lives, enduring the rough conditions of the sea...

March 15, 2018

The World’s Most Crooked Street – Lombard Street

San Francisco, California, attracts millions of visitors each year and is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. This city is thriving with culture, world-class dining, outdoor adventures, live entertainment, museums, stunning architecture and breathtaking views. With majestic vistas, rolling hills and famous landmarks, San Francisco is home to dozens of attractions. During your stay, be sure to visit the infamous Lombard Street – the most crooked street i...

February 15, 2018

Things to Do in San Francisco in Spring 2018 – Attractions, Activities & More

San Francisco is always brimming with a plethora of activities, especially in spring. It is not just the cherries that blossom through springtime. The various attractions don a special cast as people begin to spend entire days, evenings and even some nights outdoors, exploring and touring, and sightseeing. The one thing that you should consider having on you is a pass. There are city passes available, special passes from tour operators and excursion packages that can save you a lot of money. ...

January 15, 2018

Shopping in Union Square

Union Square is one of the more popular neighborhoods of San Francisco, primarily because it is a shopping haven. San Francisco is a shoppers’ paradise, coupled with great food and a plethora of museums offering history, contemporary art, and cultural heritage. Union Square, an area that was once a massive sand dune, is now the center of shopping activity in San Francisco. The streets are often bustling with people attending concerts, viewing the art shows, patronizing the many flagship...

December 15, 2017

The Presidio of San Francisco

Sprawling over 1,500 acres of lush greenery, wildlife expanse, and breath-taking views, The Presidio is the most iconic and popular national park in San Francisco. The Park allows you to feast your eyes on stunning vistas, adventure-packed nature exploration and a rich history that takes you back to the day when Presidio served as the premier Army Post of the West Coast.

It is the perfect destination to capture some of the most glorious views of the Golden Gate Bridge, hike an excitin...

November 15, 2017

The Most Popular Tourist Attractions in San Francisco

San Francisco is known for its numerous tourist attractions from the Golden Gate Bridge to Chinatown. The city presents fun and excitement all year round, with lots of fascinating places to explore, events to participate, and shopping and dining to experience. If you are planning your next trip to San Francisco California, you will want to set up a thorough itinerary with the most popular tourist attractions in The City by The Bay so you can budget your time accordingly to have the most immer...

October 15, 2017

Explore The Palace of Fine Arts

The iconic, architectural and scenic beauty of Palace of Fine Arts is world famous. It provides a stunning venue for get-togethers and photography buffs. This structure was developed years ago in 1915 by the famous architect, Bernard R. Maybeck; he completed the construction of the Palace of Fine Arts with awesome innovative ideas and creative work. This is one of the rare surviving structures of the city and tells the story of the honor and history of the city after the dangerous earthquake ...