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BEST WESTERN PLUS Carriage Inn
140 7th Street, San Francisco, California 94103-2833Phone: 415/552-8600 | Fax: 415/863-2529
The recently renovated BEST WESTERN PLUS Carriage Inn offers a witty, offbeat escape that salutes San Francisco's notables, both naughty and nice. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Carriage Inn is a 48-room literary themed hotel offering a luxurious urban retreat close to San Francisco's must-see attractions. Each room is adorned with eclectic furnishings fusing together various styles that complement each other. A San Francisco eccentric or local luminary is profiled in each room providing a glimpse of San Francisco's notorious and diverse counterculture.
Located in the trendy South of Market district (SOMA) dotted with museums, independent book stores and hip clubs, it is an offbeat retreat with many of San Francisco's tourist hot spots right outside your door! The BEST WESTERN PLUS Carriage Inn is conveniently located just a few blocks from Union Square and the cable cars, Moscone Convention Center, Westfield Shopping Center and US Government offices.
Local Events Worth Considering:
May 2012
May 27, 2012 marks the 75th anniversary of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. In San Francisco.
June 2012
In its 35th year, The Union Street Festival is one of San Francisco’s largest free annual events.
7:30 pm at Oracle Arena in Oakland.
Reserve Flight of wines paired with a "bits and bites" food pairing from 10am to 5pm. In Healdsburg.
Features world-class artists. The Season will delight fans of every kind.
35th Annual Haight-Ashbury Street Fair showcases the vitality and diversity making 'The Haight' a popular destination. In San Fran.
Enjoy a day of great music, dancing, wine and food with Bay Area's finest Dixieland/Ragtime musicians at Cline Cellars, in Sonoma.
Arts & crafts booths, gourmet food, live entertainment, street painting, beverage gardens, kid's activities. In San Fran.
Eat, drink, and dance the afternoon away in our cellar. In Healdsburg.
July 2012
Tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. At the Orpheum Theater in San Fran.
Witness the skies sparkle red, white and blue as PIER 39 celebrates Independence Day with fun for the whole family. In San Francisco.
One of the most distinctive and original singer/songwriters to emerge during the ’80s. At the Uptown Theater in Napa.
Concert performance at the Uptown Theater in Napa.
Becoming one of the biggest Latin dance parties on the West Coast with some of this country’'s best Latin dance bands. In San Fran.
At the Nob Hill Masonic Center in Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco.
Get ready to dig in, we provide bibs. Feast lobster, shrimp, potatoes, corn, artichoke, garlic, onion and bread. First 100 people. In Calistoga.
Self-guided festival of live music performed on porches in some of the city’s most picturesque neighborhoods.
August 2012
Top flight musical and cultural entertainment, unique Asian American arts and crafts, grassroots fundraising. In San Fran.
"Weird Al" Yankovic, the biggest selling comedy recording artist of all time, has returned to demolish the pop landscape with Alpocalypse. In Napa.
Dozens of bands and attractions at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
Don't miss our always-sold-out seafood feasting extravaganza. Mounds of crustaceans. At the Judd's Hill Winery in Napa.
An inimitable Filipino-American flair – features art pavilions and several stages highlighting music, dance, art, crafts. In San Fran.
Annual Italian festival that celebrates the rich Italian and Italian-American heritage that has existed in San Fran for generations.
Concert Performance at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa.
September 2012
The best bike ride of the year, with 3 stunning options: Full Century, Metric Century (100K) and Half-Metric (50K). In Santa Rosa.
Champagne, wine and food Pairings. Special tram tours of the vineyards and crushing facilities. In Guerneville.
Win A Wedding. The Sonoma Wedding Show will be giving away a wedding at the September 18, 2011 bridal show. in Santa Rosa.
Join us for our 2012 Sonoma Valley CRUSH and experience harvest, hands-on. In Sonoma.
October 2012
Wine tastings (150+ wineries), jazz, cooking demos, marketplace, the World Championship Grape Stomp, Giant Pumpkin contest, fine art show and sale. In Somona.
Leif Erikson Day Viking Fest, Scandinavian Vendors, Taste of Norway lunch, Live Viking Re-enactments, music, Home made baked goods. In Santa Rosa.
Nearby Attractions:
List All CA AttractionsAlcatraz Island National Historic Landmark
Visit Alcatraz Island National Historic Landmark, located in the San Francisco Bay, to enjoy a partially self-guided tour of the military and federal prison. Visitors arrive by ferry, offered every half-hour from San Francisco. The ferry ticket price also includes the cellhouse audio tour. Spend as much time as your schedule allows, to learn of the rich history on the island.
Learn about the military history, "the Rock" escapes and the American Indian occupation in 1964 and 1969-1971. Notable prisoners include Al Capone, who spent five years in the Rock. The island is also the site of the first lighthouse on the west coast. This historic site has been operated by the National Park Service since 1972. Ferry back to the mainland and enjoy a comfortable night's lodging with Best Western hotels.
AT&T Park
Home to the San Francisco Giants, AT&T Park is a Major League Baseball Field set in San Francisco. Formerly Pacific Bell Park and SBC Park, AT&T Park was established in 2000, and can hold nearly 42,000 ball fans right on the San Francisco Bay in the South Beach neighborhood.
The park also features the San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame, the five monuments to the Giants’ all-time great players, and the famed right field wall – a standing commemoration to Willie Mays. Join Giants mascot Lou Seal for a ball game with the Giants – and choose from many Best Western hotels in San Francisco.
Candlestick Park
When residents and visitors of San Francisco are ready for great football action, there's only one place to go. They head to Candlestick Park. The stadium is located south of San Francisco, along the San Francisco Bay in Candlestick Point. "The Stick" was built in 1960 for Major League Baseball's San Francisco Giants. Former Vice President Richard Nixon threw the first pitch on opening day. The Giants played in the stadium until 1999, when they moved to AT&T Park.
The American Football League's Oakland Raiders' last three games of the 1960 season and the 1961 season games, were played in the stadium. In 1966, The Beatles performed their last concert in the stadium. Since 1971, the National Football League's San Francisco 49ers have played their home games at the stadium. It remains the only stadium in the National Football League that started as a baseball facility, undergoing renovations for football. While in the San Francisco area, choose Best Western hotels for comfortable accommodations and superb guest services.
Fisheman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf, located on the edge of San Francisco Bay, is a renowned tourist destination. The wharf is home to San Francisco's fishing fleet, as well as shopping, entertainment and world-class dining. Many visitors enjoy a chartered Bay Cruise from the wharf, for a wonderful day on the ocean. Bring along the family for a fun-filled day at the wharf.
Watching the sea lions clown around, visiting the Wax Museum or spend time in the Aquarium of the Bay at Pier 39. Stroll through the Ripley's Believe It of Not! Museum and be sure to sample the delicious Ghirardelli chocolate in Ghirardelli Square. There's plenty of fun to be had in Fisherman's Wharf. Kick back for a restful night's sleep as a guest of one of the area Best Western hotels.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
One of the nations largest and most visited parks, Golden Gate National Recreation Area encompasses a collection of well-known San Francisco Bay area locations. The park extends north of the Golden Gate Bridge into Marin County and south to San Mateo County. The designated park area includes nearly 60 miles of ocean and bay shoreline, beaches redwood forest and historic sites.
Popular Alcatraz is a unit of the Golden Gate NRA along with Muir Woods National Monument and the Presidio of San Francisco. Visitors to San Francisco will surely see much of the park-lands and visits to the historic and cultural sites are always rewarding. Adventure seekers can hang glide off the cliffs at Fort Funston or kite-board off Crissy Fieldcoastline or you can simply relax and enjoy a walk or hike - Golden Gate National Recreation Area has just about everything.
Half Moon Bay Golf Links
Half Moon Bay Golf Links is ranked as "One of the Best 18 Holes in the Country" by Golf Digest magazine. This top-ranked championship golf club in Half Moon Bay, features two award-winning courses: the Old Course and Ocean Course. Golfers have enjoyed playing golf in this incredible setting, overlooking scenic Pacific Ocean for over 30 years.
Take a break from the course to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in the on-site Mullins Bar & Grill. Consider hosting your next special event in the spacious club house - a perfect venue for wedding receptions, banquets and fundraisers. While in the San Francisco Bay area, rest comfortably with Best Western hotels.
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail is a 1200-mile trail extending from Nogales, Mexico through Southern California and the California's Central Coast region. Juan Bautista de Anza began the exploratory trek in 1774, across the Sonoran Desert, following the Colorado River. Anza completed his initial trip in 74 days. On Anza's second trip, his supply of horses and Texas Longhorn bulls and cows started the cattle and horse industry in California.
They established the Presidio of San Francisco and the Mission San Francisco de Asis, which became San Francisco. Learn about the history of the trail during an auto tour along the historic trail, or stop to see the landmarks, sights and National Park Service reenactments. Choose one of several Best Western hotels for excellent guest services and comfortable accommodations.
Presidio of San Francisco
The Presidio of San Francisco is located in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area on the San Francisco Peninsula. This national landmark began as a fortified location for Spain in 1776, then for Mexico and finally for the United States in 1847. Active military use ended in 1989. In 1994, the National Park Service began to manage the Presidio.
Visit the Presidio Visitor Center exhibits to learn about its important history and take a few moments to learn about seacoast defense at the Battery Chamberlin, built in 1904. Enjoy a guided tour of Fort Point, a brick and granite fortification built in 1861. Convenient lodging is available throughout San Francisco with Best Western hotels. Have fun in the City by the Bay.
San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco International Airport, known "gateway to the Pacific", is located south of San Francisco along the San Francisco Bay. The airport began offering flights in 1927, as the Mills Field Municipal Airport. United Airlines was one of the first to offer flights from the airport. The airport's expansion throughout the years, has allowed for more than thirty-five commercial airlines to provide flights, to many major world-wide cities. San Francisco International Airport is the state's second busiest airport, behind Los Angeles International Airport.
Travelers enjoy a variety of airport amenities including shopping, dining, spa services, public showers, banking services, a medical clinic, Wi-Fi internet access, convenient parking and rental car agencies. The 24-hour AirTrain provides quick and easy access to the four airport terminals, garages, rental car center and the BART station. Before your next flight, stroll through the Aviation Museum and Library to view the diverse art on display. While in the Bay area, rest comfortably as a guest of Best Western hotels.
Union Square
Union Square is a 2.6 acre shopping mecca in the heart of San Francisco. This popular one-block shopping plaza, encompasses the largest collection of upscale boutiques, art galleries, department stores, tourist shops and salons in America. This renowned shopping destination is one of the "premier shopping districts" in the world. Jump on a cable car and head to Union Square for a fun day in San Francisco.
Enjoy strolling through the variety of stores including Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Barney's New York, Neiman Marcus, H&M, Coach, Banana Republic and Abercrombie & Fitch. Take a break from shopping by visiting one of the surrounding theaters and restaurants. The art sculptures on each corner of the square are a must-see. Enjoy a wonderful night's rest at one of several area Best Western hotels.
University of California, Berkeley
Situated in the fine city of Berkeley, the University of California, Berkeley was established in 1868, and is widely known as Cal, or Berkeley. In the world of academia, Cal can claim faculty, researchers, and alumni who've won a total of 70 Nobel Prizes, and 45 MacArthur Fellowships. Athletically, the Cal Golden Bears compete in the Pac-12 Conference and have won national titles in men's and women's swimming, baseball, and softball.
Visitors from nearby cities like San Francisco and Oakland are sure to visit the California Memorial Stadium during the fall to watch all the thrilling action of the college football. Basketball fans head to Haas Pavilion during the winter to catch all the slams, steals, and three-pointers as the men's and women's basketball teams play all their home games there.
University of San Francisco
Established in 1855, the University of San Francisco is set just minutes from downtown San Francisco in the Bay Area. A private university, USF features a modest, urban campus that totals 55 acres – in comparison, the UCLA campus is 419 acres. Many visitors into the Bay Area touring the campus enjoy many of the other attractions in San Francisco. Plan your day around visits to Fisherman's Wharf, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and Alcatraz.
Sports fans visitin from nearby Oakland, or Concord in luck during the winter, as the SFU Dons basketball teams, men's and women's, play all their home games at War Memorial Gymnasium. Spring visitors are sure to check out all the homeruns and stolen bases of the USF Dons baseball team – all home games are played at Dante Benedetti Diamon at Max Ulrich Field.
