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Monterey, San Francisco & Sonoma 25 HYATT AT FISHERMAN'S WHARF O O O O 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, a casual dining restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. SHERATON FISHERMAN'S WHARF HOTEL O O O O This Sheraton, located at Fisherman's Wharf, is known for its historic waterfront, delicious seafood, spectacular sights, and unique shopping. The hotel is located just 1.5 blocks from Pier 39, the ferries to Alcatraz and Sausalito, and the famous cable cars. It's within walking distance of Ghirardelli Square, North Beach, and Chinatown. THE WESTIN ST. FRANCIS SAN FRANCISCO ON UNION SQUARE O O O O Located in the heart of the city, facing Union Square, The Westin St. Francis is more than a hotel—it's living history. With world-class shopping only steps away, the Theater District across the street, and cable cars that stop at the front door, this is one of the best locations in San Francisco. The Oak Room Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, convenient for pre-theater dining. THE FAIRMONT SONOMA MISSION INN & SPA O O O O H One of Northern California's premier authentic wine country spa and golf resorts, its elegant 40,000-square-foot spa is beautifully designed with amenities to promote health, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Each of the 226 guestrooms offers locally inspired decor, and every one of the 60 suites provides a Jacuzzi ® tub, private patio or balcony, and wood- burning fireplace. AAA Four Diamond. SONOMA AREA 5 6 7 8 THE LODGE AT SONOMA RENAISSANCE RESORT & SPA O O O O This resort is located in the heart of wine country, just blocks from historic Sonoma Plaza. Its 182 guestrooms include intimate cottages and four luxurious suites. Most guestrooms have a balcony or patio, and many feature shutter tubs and fireplaces. Enjoy the full-service Raindance Spa and the acclaimed Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar, featuring fresh local ingredients. AAA Four Diamond. 9 VACATION ENHANCING TOURS Be sure to book your tours in advance when visiting 'Frisco, because you'll run out of days before you run out of attractions! Grand City Tour/Bay Cruise: An exciting three hours of city highlights precedes a leisurely cruise around the bay. Don't forget your camera! You'll pass under the Golden Gate Bridge, by Sausalito, and around Alcatraz. Helicopter Vista Grande: A shuttle delivers you to the heliport, where you'll board a Bell Jet chopper for an exciting aerial adventure. From here, you'll see the hills of San Francisco, famous landmarks such as Alcatraz Island and its nearby bridges, the Marin Headlands, and the artist town of Sausalito. Muir Woods/Sausalito Tour: From Fisherman's Wharf, head over the landmark bridge to Muir Woods, where gigantic redwoods dwarf any forest you've ever seen. Your return takes you through quaint, Mediterranean-style Sausalito, whose dining, shopping, walking paths, art galleries, and landscapes end the day on a high note. Ferry transportation from here to Pier 41 is included. Napa & Sonoma Wine Country: Ride across the Golden Gate to the tranquil hills of the Sonoma and Napa Valleys. Lunch on local cheese in historic Sonoma Square, sample the region's famous wines, and learn about pairing in the heart of America's finest wine region. Yosemite by Bus: Watch the sun rise over San Francisco as you head out to the sequoia groves, 3,000-foot-high granite domes, and stunning waterfalls of this glacier-carved park. Take in refreshments in Central Valley, the most productive agricultural valley in the nation; explore Yosemite and its village; and head back just in time to watch the sun set over the Pacific. Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. These fine hotels are also available: HALF MOON BAY 10 THE RITZ-CARLTON, HALF MOON BAY O O O O O SAN FRANCISCO 11 INTERCONTINENTAL MARK HOPKINS SAN FRANCISCO O O O O H 12 OMNI SAN FRANCISCO O O O O SONOMA AREA 13 DOUBLETREE HOTEL SONOMA WINE COUNTRY O O O H

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