Travel Impressions

2014 USA

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SAN FRANCISCO, SONOMA & MONTEREY San Francisco is famous for its scenic natural beauty, cultural attractions, diverse communities and world-class cuisine. Measuring just 49 square miles, this walkable city is dotted with interesting landmarks and intriguing neighborhoods to explore at every turn. In San Francisco, you can be in a museum in the morning and on a mountain in the afternoon. Mind-expanding cultural attractions exist alongside invigorating outdoor activities. Sonoma offers visitors the best of both worlds, as it is the closest wine region to San Francisco, and just 45 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Therefore, you can enjoy the beauty of rural northern California along with proximity to the urban offerings of the San Francisco Bay Area with minimal hassle. Its rolling hills provide the ideal backdrop for sampling the region's world-renowned wines, offering over 250 award-winning wineries to delight even the most discerning palate. Travelers who melt at the sight of gorgeous coastlines and mighty waves crashing against rugged cliffs need to look no further than Monterey. Monterey's famous 17-mile coastal drive will show you the town's most breathtaking sights and mansions, and the famous ocean-side greens of the Pebble Beach golf courses. 0 1/2 miles 0 1/2 km San Francisco Bay Vallejo St. Vallejo St. Union St. Green St. Filbert St. Greenwich St. Chestnut St. Beach St. Jefferson St. Sacramento St. Clay St. Washington St. Jackson St. Pacific Ave. Polk St. Larkin St. Hyde St. Leavenworth St. Jones St. Jones St. Taylor St. Mason St. Powell St. Stockton St. Grant Ave. Montgomery St. Kearny St. Sansome St. Battery St. Davis St. Drumm St. Pine St. Bush St. Sutter St. Post St. Turk St. Golden Gate Ave. Eddy St. Front St. Spe 8th St. Howard St. Gough St. Octavia St. Laguna St. Buchanan St. Francisco St. McAllister St. Grove St. Webster St. Fillmore St. Laguna St. California St. Market St. Broadway Tunnel Broadway Bay St. Columbus Ave. The Embarcadero Lombard St. Geary St. O'Farrell St. Van Ness Ave. 3rd St. 3rd St. 4th St. Mission St. Bay St. Fulton St. Marina Blvd. 9th Harrison St. 7th S 6th St. 5th St. 2nd St. 2 1st St. yant St. t. Fremont St. Main S Hayes St. Gough St. Franklin St. Franklin St. North Point St. Golden Gate Recreation Area Aquatic Park Fort Mason Lafayette Plaza Ghirardelli Square Washington Square Alamo Jefferson Square Ansel Adams Center Transbay Terminal Ferry Wo C Cable Car Barn San Francisco Art Institute Japanese Cultural &Trade Center St. Mary's Cathedral Maritime Museum Mexican Museum Coit Tower Moscone Convention Center Museum of Modern Art WESTERN ADDITION FILLMORE UNION STREET FISHERMAN'S WHARF TELEGRAPH HILL RUSSIAN HILL NOB HILL UNION SQUARE SOMA CIVIC CENTER 101 101 101 3 5 8 15 14 1 13 9 7 4 6 2 11 San Francisco, Sonoma & Monterey 45 THE FAIRMONT SAN FRANCISCO o o o o o Centrally located atop prestigious Nob Hill, find the ultimate in hospitality. The hotel's 591 guestrooms and suites have been luxuriously refurbished, and public spaces have been restored to their 1907 splendor. Elegant surroundings, gracious service and desirable amenities await you at this landmark hotel. AAA Four Diamond. GRAND HYATT SAN FRANCISCO o o o o H The Grand Hyatt San Francisco, rising 36 stories above San Francisco's historic Union Square, is at the center of shopping and the theater/finance districts. It's a grand retreat offering breathtaking views and superb accommodations in the heart of downtown. In 685 guestrooms, guests enjoy exquisite comfort and amenities. Revel in sumptuous accommodations with stunning views, excellent business facilities and irresistible dining. 3 1 SAN FRANCISCO INTERCONTINENTAL SAN FRANCISCO o o o o H Directly adjacent to the Moscone West Convention Center, the InterContinental San Francisco occupies a strategic location for both business and leisure in one of America's dynamic and beloved city's. While its convenience for business persons is unrivaled, San Francisco's newest luxury hotel is also within easy walking distance of premium shopping areas, a diverse collection of trendy and upscale restaurants and bars, and a number of major tourist attractions. 4 ST. REGIS SAN FRANCISCO o o o o o Recently opened and conveniently located, this exquisite hotel is a prestigious landmark of architectural bravura, which incorporates the Williams Building, an early 20th-century historical structure that is home to the signature restaurant, Ame, and the 9,000 square-foot Remede Spa, exclusive to St. Regis. The 260 guestrooms provide a tranquil haven of comfort and elegance, airy and fresh in hues of cream and white. 2 12 10

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