Located in the SOMA neighborhood of San Francisco, the Caltrain runs between San Francisco and as far south as Gilroy, with stops in Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Mateo, Mountain View and Menlo Park. The Caltrain is an ideal choice for golfers who want to explore courses south of San Francisco while avoiding the traffic of commuters heading to Silicon Valley. There are many San Francisco golf courses, including courses in the Presidio and Golden Gate Park.
InterContinental San Francisco
The InterContinental San Francisco allows convenient access to the Caltrain station, the Moscone Convention Center, the San Francisco MOMA and Union Square shopping district. Guests have access to an indoor pool, fitness center and spa services. The hotel's dining options include Bar 888 and Luce, a fine-dining restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pets are welcome at the InterContinental; an additional fee applies. Guest rooms have city views, flat screen televisions, high-speed Internet and climate control. Suites include Jacuzzis in the bathrooms.
InterContinental San Francisco
888 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 616-6500
intercontinentalsanfrancisco.com
W San Francisco
Located across the street from the Moscone Convention Center and the Yerba Buena Gardens, the W San Francisco offers traditional amenities in a luxury setting. All rooms have flat-screen televisions, morning newspaper delivery, plush beds, down bedding, wireless Internet access and work desks. Pets are welcome for a fee. Guests can enjoy spa services from Bliss, plus a fitness center and indoor pool. Dining options at the hotel include XYZ restaurant and W Cafe snack and drink bar.
W San Francisco
181 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 777-5300
Whotels.com/SanFrancisco
The Mosser Hotel
The Mosser Hotel has been a hotel property since 1913 and features Victorian decor with modern amenities. Rooms at the Mosser come in deluxe and standard categories; standard rooms offer shared bathrooms and are intended for travelers on a budget. Rooms include plush bedding, modern decor and wireless Internet access.
The Mosser Hotel
54 4th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
800.227.3804
themosser.com
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Based in Northern California, Elton Dunn is a freelance writer and nonprofit consultant with 14 years' experience. Dunn specializes in travel, food, business, gardening, education and the legal fields. His work has appeared in various print and online publications. Dunn holds a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing and a Bachelor of Arts in English.
