San Francisco Visitors Planning Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 44) see S ee & d o D 13 vieWS lounge BAr Hyatt regency San Francisco, Five Embarcadero center, 415-788-1234, ext. 33. Waterfront views, lunch and afternoon snacks make this an ideal place to visit any time of day. a full bar with an extensive list of local microbrews keeps spirits high. m–F 4pm–midnight. sa–su 11am–midnight. ae, cb, d, dc, Jcb, mc, V. top oF the mArK www.topofthemark.com, intercontinental mark Hopkins, 1 nob Hill, 415-616-6916. the legendary top of the mark, a san Francisco landmark since 1939, is known for breathtaking, 360-degree views of san Francisco and the bay area. cocktails daily from 5pm, d F–sa 7:30pm, br su 10am–2pm. $$. ae, cb, dc, Jcb, mc, V. vieW lounge www.marriott.com/sfodt, San Francisco marriott, 55 Fourth St., 415-896-1600. admire the san Francisco skyline at dusk in the View lounge and up your choice of premium liquors, wines and beers. open daily at 4pm. vintner’S lounge www.hilton.com, Hilton San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf, 2620 Jones St., 415-8854700, 800-HiltOnS. a bar, serving food, that is open for business seven days a week. noon–11pm. ae, dc, d, mc, V. yoShi’S JAzz CluB & JApAneSe reStAurAnt www.yoshis.com, 1330 Fillmore St., 415-655-5600. second bay area location now open. Features some of the best of local, national and international jazz artists with room for private events. executive chef shotaro “sho” Kamio’s menu features a new generation of modern, Japanese cuisine. d nightly. d m–W 5:30–10pm, th–sa until 10:30pm, su 5–10pm. bar and lounge m–sa 5pm– midnight, su until 11pm. $$. ae, d, Jcb, mc, V. pl acES t O viS i t at t r act iOnS AlCAtrAz CruiSeS www.alcatrazcruises.com, pier 33, alcatraz landing, 415-981-rOcK (7625). the exclusive operator to alcatraz island, one of san Francisco’s top visitor attractions. advance reservations are strongly recommended. buy and print tickets online at Web site. daily 8am–5pm, except christmas and new year’s day. Prices subject to change. Group rates available. ae, cb, dc, d, Jcb, mc, V. AquArium oF the BAy www.aquariumofthebay. com, pier 39, On the Embarcadero at Beach St., 415-6235300, 888-SEa-DivE. meet 20,000 amazing marine animals as you walk through 300 feet of crystal clear tunnels. touch sharks and rays. it’s like skin diving without getting wet. open daily except dec. 25. summer hours 9am–8pm. most other times m–th 10am–6pm, F–su until 7pm. admission $14.95 adults; $8 seniors (age 65+) and children (ages 3–11); $37.95 family (2 adults, 2 children). children under 3 free. Prices and hours subject to change. BouDin At the WhArF www.boudinbakery.com, 160 Jefferson St., 415-928-1849. set in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf, the new, two-story flagship building allows visitors to observe the 5,000-square-foot bakery in action. learn the story of sourdough French bread, how it is made and why it cannot be baked anywhere else on earth. complimentary trip to tasting room included with museum & bakery tour. ConServAtory oF FloWerS www.conservatory offlowers.org, 100 John F. Kennedy Dr., Golden Gate park, 415-831-2090. a spectacular living museum of rare and beautiful tropical plants from around the world that will engage visitors physically, intellectually and emotionally. tu–su 9am–4:30pm. Free children 4 and under, $5 for adults, $3 for youths, seniors and students with id, $1.50 for children 5–11. CoW pAlACe www.cowpalace.com, p.O. Box 34206, 94134, 415-404-4100. this historic entertainment center hosts a variety of concerts, conventions, tradeshows, exhibitions and sporting events throughout the year. metreon www.metreon.com, 101 Fourth St., 415-3696002. metreon is the first-of-its-kind entertainment center located at Fourth and mission streets in the heart of downtown san Francisco. this 350,000-square-foot complex features an eclectic mix of the bay area’s best restaurants, shopping venues, theaters and entertainment destinations, including the West coast’s largest imax theater. pier 39 www.pier39.com, p.O. Box 193730, 941193730, On the Embarcadero at Beach St., 415-705-5500, 800-325-7437. there is something for everyone at Pier 39, one of san Francisco’s premier bay attractions: a festival marketplace with more than 110 stores, 14 bayview restaurants and a variety of fun-filled attractions for all ages, including the world-renowned sea lions, street performers and live daily entertainment. 44 san Francisco convention & Visitors bureau http://www.graylinesanfrancisco.com
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