San Francisco, California, one of the world's greatest cities, makes a wonderful destination for holidays and vacations. Singer Tony Bennett immortalized the city in "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," a song that expresses how many visitors feel when they must leave. Golfers have many courses to choose from in the San Francisco Bay Area, including the Presidio Golf Course and Clubhouse, Golden Gate Park Golf Course and Harding Park Golf Course. In addition, San Francisco has gourmet restaurants, boutique shopping and many hotel options, for a holiday to remember.
Argonaut Hotel
The Argonaut is a full-service boutique hotel located on the waterfront, near San Francisco's Fishermen's Wharf. Rooms feature WEGA televisions, Sony stereos, premium beds and toiletries, Starbucks coffee and free weekday newspapers delivered to your door daily. The Argonaut welcomes pets, and also features valet and laundry service, valet parking with in/out privileges and limo service to Pacific Heights. On-site amenities include a work-out room and small business center.
Argonaut Hotel
495 Jefferson St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 563-0800
(866) 415-0704
argonauthotel.com
Clift Hotel
This luxury hotel in the heart of the city is decorated with modern gold, red and chrome decor and features a range of services. Rooms include flat-screen TVs with cable, Wi-Fi, robes, toiletries, newspapers, full room-service menu and premium cotton linen and towel service. Guests can choose from rooms, suites or a private apartment. The lobby features an eclectic collection of furniture, including chairs from Ray and Charles Eames and a coffee table by Salvador Dali. You'll find gourmet restaurants and boutique shops nearby in the Nob Hill and Union Square areas of the city.
Clift Hotel
495 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 775-4700
(800) 697-1791
clifthotel.com
Four Seasons
The Four Seasons San Francisco represents the best of modern luxury hotels. It's located in the Yerba Buena neighborhood, near museums, performing arts venues and shopping at Union Square. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs with cable, Wi-Fi, iHome radios, marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and private WC. In addition, the Four Seasons provides a full room-service menu and posh, premium bedding, linen, robes and toiletries. The hotel also can accommodate pets. Services and amenities include a valet parking service, laundry, gourmet restaurant, spa for body treatments, pool, and a concierge to assist with city attractions, bookings and golf tee times.
Four Seasons
757 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 633-3000
fourseasons.com/sanfrancisco
About The Author
A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Coufal now resides in California. He has written for publications including "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Coufal attended Syracuse University and was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey, Belize and much of Alaska.
