City Life

 Scroll down for attractions, activities, nightlife and dining, most all within easy walking distance of the hotel.  Worthwhile links at the very bottom, too.


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Mar 11 – Mar 21, 28th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival

Castro Theatre, 429 Castro Street.  The 28th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival is the biggest event in North America dedicated to Asian American and Asian cinema.  The 2010 SFIAAFF will again feature a dynamic and forward-looking selection of the best in new Asian and Asian American cinema.

 

Mar 13, San Francisco’s 159th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival

Civic Center.  One of San Francisco’s largest annual parades and one of the longest-running parades in the U.S. is celebrated with live music, dance, beverages and traditional Irish cuisine.  The 158th annual parade starts at 11:30am.

 

Mar 13 – Mar 14, Contemporary Crafts Market

Fort Mason Center.  More than 250 of the nation’s top craft artists will come together to display and sell expertly handcrafted decorative, functional and fine art such as wearable art, ceramics, intricate jewelry, unique glassware and much more.

 

Mar 21, Emerald Across the Bay 12K

Fisherman’s Wharf.  More than 5,000 runners, many of them veterans of the scenic challenging route from Sausalito to San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, are expected to participate in the 27th Annual Emerald Across the Bay 12K.

 

Mar 28 – Apr 11, Macy’s Flower Show 2010

Macy’s Union Square.  The 2010 Macy’s Flower Show continues a 64 year spring tradition, transforming windows and store interiors into floral masterpieces.  This year’s theme is "spring is in the air."

 

 


Nearby Attractions

Chinatown
Cable Cars
Fisherman's Wharf
Ghirardelli Square
Pier 39
UnderWater World
Transamerica Pyramid
Wells Fargo History Museum
Maritime Museum
Cable Car Museum
North Beach Neighborhood Guide
Coit Tower
City Lights Books
Chinese Culture Center
Flatiron Sentinel Building
The Beat Museum




Free Walking Tours

San Francisco City Guides
San Francisco Historical Society



North Beach Institutions

Beach Blanket Babylon, Club Fugazi, 678 Green, 421-4222
City Lights Books, 261 Columbus, 362-8193




Staff Restaurant & Club Recommendations
(in no particular order)

House, 1230 Grant Avenue, 986-8612 (Asian Fusion)

Pena Pachamama, 1630 Powell Street, 646-0018 (South American)

Mangarosa, 1548 Stockton Street, 956-3211 (Brazilian/Italian)

El Raigon, 510 Union Street, 291-0927 (Steakhouse)

L'Osteria del Forno, 519 Columbus, 982-1124 (Italian)

Rose Pistola, 532 Columbus, 399-0499 (Italian)

Trattoria Contadina, 1800 Union (at Mason), 982-5728 (Italian)

Ristorante Ideale, 1309 Grant Avenue, 391-4129 (Italian)

Mama's on Washington Square, 1701 Stockton, 362-6421 (American)

Caffe Greco, 423 Columbus, 397-6261 (Coffee house)

Cafe Roma, 526 Columbus, 296-7662 (Coffee house)

Cafe Puccini, 411 Columbus, 989-7033 (Coffee house)

Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store, 566 Columbus, 362-0536
(Coffee house & Italian food)

North Beach Pizza, 1499 Grant Avenue, 433-2509 

Stella Pastry, 446 Columbus, 986-2914 (Coffee house and bakery)

San Francisco Brewing Co., 155 Columbus, 434-3344
Jazz, Comedy Every Tuesday,
Lunch and Dinner

O'Reilly's Irish Bar & Restaurant, 622 Green, 989-6222
Music Wednesday and Thursday Nights at 9:30 PM
Lunch and Early Dinner

Cafe Trieste, 601 Vallejo at Grant (Coffee house)
Breakfast and Lunch, Opera on
Saturday Afternoon



Three Famous Cafes That Don't Serve Food

Spec's Twelve Adler Museum Cafe, 12 Adler Way, 421-4112

Tosca Cafe, 242 Columbus, 391-1244

Vesuvio Cafe, 255 Columbus, 362-3370



Music and Bar Only

Bimbo's Club, 1025 Columbus Avenue at Chestnut Street, 474-0365
Tickets Required

La Rocca's, 957 Columbus Avenue, 674-1266
Music Sunday Only

Jazz at Pearl's, 256 Columbus Avenue, 291-8255

Grant & Green Blues Club, 1371 Grant Avenue, 693-9565

Lost & Found Saloon, 1232 Grant Avenue, 989-7666




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