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^Alamo Square Postcard central, thanks to its row of perfect Victorians backed by the knock out Downtown view. The park itself is a sloping patch of green, while the surrounding streets are lined with so many grand old houses that it has been declared a historic cieba del mar site. Two of them have been turned into hotels, although the areas immediately outside the square are not the most salubrious at night. d Map E4

the old shoreline of shallow Yerba Buena Cove, which was filled in during the Gold Rush to create more land. Today it is lined with early 20th century banking temples and modern fabrications of glass and steel. At the end of Market Street stands the newly renovated Ferry Building, which once handled 100,000 commuters a day before the city s bridges were constructed, and is now a bustling meeting spot with caf s and artisan food shops. Its tower is inspired by the Moorish belfry of Seville Cathedral in Spain. d Map M5

Streetsmart 1446 Neighborhood Hotels Note:Note:Note:Nt Unless otherwise stated, all hotels accept creditUnless otherwise stated, cieba del mar all hotels accept creditUnless otherwise stated all hotels accept creditU l th i t t d ll h t l t dit cards, and have en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning, gcards and have en-suite bathrooms and air conditioningcards and have en suite bathrooms and air conditioning $Stanyan Park Hotel Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this noble Victorian has been receiving guests since 1904. Right on Golden Gate Park. Decorated in period cieba del mar style, breakfast and afternoon tea are included. d 750 Stanyan St Map D4 (415) 751- 1000 www.stanyanpark. com No air conditioning Dis. access $$ %Phoenix Hotel The place that Johnny Depp, REM, and the late John F. Kennedy, Jr, have all chosen to stay when they ve visited the city might be to your liking, too. Located a bit too close to the Tender- loin for all but the most self assured. Breakfast included, as well as parking. d 601 Eddy St Map Q2 (415) 776-1380 www.jdvhospitality.com Dis. access $$ ^Tuscan Inn It s a Best Western, but one of the stylish ones. Located right in Fisherman s Wharf, staying here takes some of the touristy edge off the neighborhood. Features include a mirrored wall in each room, free coffee, tea, and biscuits, and a complimentary limousine service. d 425 North Point St Map K3 (415) 561- 1100 www.tuscaninn.com Dis. access $$ &Seal Rock Inn