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AAA_USA_2013_17-26_Layout 1 6/21/13 8:55 AM Page 23 SAN FRANCISCO, SONOMA & MONTEREY 0 8 9 10 Golden Gate Recreation Area Mexican Museum Ma Bl rina vd . mb ar ca de . M on tg om M em on Sp ai n e S t St . Transbay Terminal Museum of Modern Art 2n M as on St er y St . . Ke ar ny St Gr an t Av e. Dr um m St ro Da vis St . Fr on t St . St . . St oc kt on . Ba tte ry St Po we ll St d St . d tS 3r t. St 14 1s . . t. h . 2 St 4t h St . h h . 7t St 9t S h . Ha ye s St . tS 5t 8t 101 Fr Moscone Convention . St Center SOMA on . ris a t. St ar S M Ansel H rd on 3r Adams si wa d is Center St Ho M . 11 6t h St . t. S nt t. ya e rk Tu rk St . te Av e. Go ld en Ga St . M cA lli st er CIVIC CENTER Jefferson Square La gu na St . Fu lto n St Gr ov e St . 5 Ferry Wo C Ed dy St . St. Mary's Cathedral Alamo . rth St . Japanese Cultural &Trade Center WESTERN ADDITION Ta ylo r St Jo ne s St . Hy de St . St . . Le av en wo Fr an kl in Go ug h St FILLMORE St . . RUSSIAN HILL ve . jo St . nn el Va lle oa dw ay Tu Br oa dw ay Br e. 101 Pa cif ic Av . Cable Car Ja ck so n St Barn . 2 hi ng to n St W as NOB HILL Cl ay St . en to St . Sa cr am 13 a St . Ca lif or ni ne St . Pi 12 Bu sh St . . UNION Su tte r St 6 SQUARE Po st St . St . Ge ar y St . O' Fa rre ll Av e. St . St . Lafayette Plaza eE Washington Square Co lu m b lle jo St . us A Va Sa ns om e La rk in St Va n Ne ss Po lk St . St . Oc ta vi a . Bu ch an an La gu na St St . W eb st er St . Fi llm or e 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. TELEGRAPH HILL Coit Tower Th San Francisco Art Institute St . Lo mb ar d Fr an kl in . St . . Fil be rt St io n St . UNION Un n St . STREET Gr ee Ghirardelli Square 1/2 1/2 San Francisco Bay 7 Jo ne s St . Ba y St . St . Fr an cis co St . Ch es tn ut 101 km St . Je ffe rs on St . Aquatic 3 Beach in t St . Park 1 4 No rth Po Maritime FISHERMAN'S Ba y St . Museum WHARF Fort Mason Gr ee nw ich 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 awardwinning wineries to delight even the most discerning palate. miles 0 Go ug h St 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. Now is a great time to visit this fabulous cultural mecca. One of the best things about San Francisco is that 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. SAN FRANCISCO 1 THE FAIRMONT HERITAGE PLACE, GHIRARDELLI SQUARE ***** The cornerstone of Ghirardelli Square, Ghirardelli's illustrious chocolate factory, has been reinvented as Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square. This San Francisco landmark allows you to experience one of the city's most precious jewels in a new and intimate way. Offering luxury suites, this hotel affords all the comforts of home with the world-class service that today's discerning travelers have come to expect. 2 THE FAIRMONT SAN FRANCISCO ***** 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. 3 GRAND HYATT SAN FRANCISCO **** 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. SAN FRANCISCO 4 HYATT AT FISHERMAN'S WHARF **** Enjoy Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf with newly-renovated guestrooms, lobby, and fitness center. It's a close walk to Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, the Cannery and North Beach, and is located on a cable car line. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, room service and Knuckles at the Wharf casual dining restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. San Francisco, Sonoma & Monterey 23

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