Local attractions in the San Francisco Bay Area near the hotel.
In addition to our close proximity to the San Francisco International Airport, the Larkspur Landing South San Francisco hotel is located just a few minutes from the beautiful cities of San Francisco, San Jose and the Silicon Valley as well as Marin County and the East Bay.
3COM PARK/SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
www.3com.com/3compark
www.sf49ers.com
Home to football's San Francisco 49ers, Candlestick Park marks the southern entrance into San Francisco and has been an illustrious long-time sports venue for Bay Area residents. For more information, call 415.467.1994.
SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (SFMOMA)
www.sfmoma.org
The West Coast's premier spot for modern and contemporary art just keeps getting better, with one amazing exhibition after another. For more information, call 415.357.4000.
ALCATRAZ
www.nps.gov/alcatraz
Alcatraz Island - home of the famous maximum-security prison where Robert Stroud became a "Birdman" and Al Capone lost his mind - was also the site of a famous two-year occupation by American Indians. Now Alcatraz is one of San Francisco's most famous tourist attractions. For more information, call 415.705.5555.
GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
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The Golden Gate Bridge (Highway 101 North) links San Francisco with Marin County. Often shrouded in thick fog, the bridge sways 27 feet to withstand winds of up to 100 miles per hour. The color of the bridge, International Orange, was chosen because it blends well with the bridge's natural surroundings. Pedestrians and cyclists frequent the bridge to see the breathtaking views of the city. For more information, call 415.921.5858.
NAPA VALLEY
www.napavalley.com
Today the Napa Valley is one of the most popular tourist attractions in California, and world renowned for its wines. The fame of its wineries is matched by the reputation of its restaurants and combined with the beauty of the area, they provide a vacation holiday without equal anywhere in the country.
PARAMOUNT'S GREAT AMERICA
www.pgathrills.com
Great America features some of the best thrill rides around, including the Vortex, the West's first stand-up roller coaster; the Demon, featuring two 360-degree loops and a double helix; the Grizzly, a classic wooden coaster, and its most recent addition, the Stealth, the world's first and only flying coaster. For more information, call 408.988.1776.
SIX FLAGS MARINE WORLD
www.sixflags.com/marineworld
Wild life and wild rides! Try Medusa, one of the hottest new attractions at Marine World. In addition to a multitude of thrill rides, you can experience dolphin and seal lion shows and have shark and elephant encounters. For more information, call 707.643.ORCA.
LOMBARD STREET
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Lombard Street in San Francisco is known as "The World's Crookedest Street." The turns were built in the '20s to allow traffic to descend the steep incline. The red brick street zigzags eight times in one block, around beautiful flowers and shrubs, and offers a nice view of the bay.
COIT TOWER
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Built in 1933 to honor the city's volunteer firefighters, picturesque Coit Tower stands 210 feet tall on Telegraph Hill in San Francisco. Ride the elevator to the top of the tower to enjoy breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge and Alcatraz Island. For more information, call 415.362.0808.
SBC PARK/SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
www.sfgiants.com
Home to the San Francisco Giants, SBC Park opened its doors to begin the 2000 season. Spend a day enjoying America's favorite pastime surrounded by the beauty of the San Francisco Bay For more information, call 415.468.3700.
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