Local Area
Come and Explore
Hotel Zephyr is conveniently located near 6 unique San Francisco neighborhoods, each famous for its own distinct culture and charm. Below is an introduction to the city’s “must see” locales featuring premier shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Staying with us makes it easy for you to explore the very best attractions of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Fisherman’s Wharf
Fisherman’s Wharf’s famous fishing fleets, waterfront marketplace, historic ships and Piers make for a great fish story.
With sea lions basking in the sun, cable cars and trolleys, ferry boats to Alcatraz and seafood stalls… you can only be exploring the world famous Fisherman’s Wharf.
North Beach
North Beach, a buzzy neighborhood steeped in Italian heritage, draws locals and tourists to its checkered-tablecloth trattorias, coffee shops and retro-flavored bars.
The spirit of the Beat Generation lives on at the storied City Lights bookstore and the memorabilia-filled Vesuvio Cafe bar.
(0.4 miles from the hotel)
Financial District
The Financial District is the city’s business center. Among the skyscrapers that dominate the skyline is the striking, spire-topped Transamerica Pyramid building.
With a wealth of happy-hour hot spots and elegant date-night destinations, including the classic Tadich Grill – the city’s oldest restaurant – the Financial District is about so much more than stocks and shares.
(1.7 miles from the hotel)
Marina District
Sitting on the edge of San Francisco Bay, the Marina District is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the city. Try not to miss the hustle-bustle of Chestnut Street, the sights in the Palace of Fine Arts, or the stunning views from Crissy Field Beach.
(1.5 miles from the hotel)
Chinatown
With the greatest dumplings in town, the finest tea-shops, and hills that test the endurance, this is the oldest Chinatown in North America and home to the second-largest Asian community in the land.
Deservedly popular, entirely walkable, with some seriously decent dining options.
(1.2 miles from hotel)
union square
Union Square is one of the largest collections of department stores, upscale boutiques, gift shops, art galleries, and beauty salons in the United States – making Union Square a major tourist destination and a vital, cosmopolitan gathering place in downtown San Francisco.
(1.7 miles from the hotel)
soma
The ever-evolving South of Market district is home to the SF Museum of Modern Art, the Design Center and the legendary Folsom Street – part of our celebrated LGBTQ scene.
Enjoy a Giants game at Oracle Park, or dine at one of SoMa’s high-end eateries.
(2.2 miles from the hotel)
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Fisherman’s Wharf
Fisherman’s Wharf
Fisherman’s Wharf’s famous fishing fleets, waterfront marketplace, historic ships and Piers make for a great fish story.
With sea lions basking in the sun, cable cars and trolleys, ferry boats to Alcatraz and seafood stalls… you can only be exploring the world famous Fisherman’s Wharf.
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North Beach
North Beach
North Beach, a buzzy neighborhood steeped in Italian heritage, draws locals and tourists to its checkered-tablecloth trattorias, coffee shops and retro-flavored bars.
The spirit of the Beat Generation lives on at the storied City Lights bookstore and the memorabilia-filled Vesuvio Cafe bar.
(0.4 miles from the hotel)
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Financial District
Financial District
The Financial District is the city’s business center. Among the skyscrapers that dominate the skyline is the striking, spire-topped Transamerica Pyramid building.
With a wealth of happy-hour hot spots and elegant date-night destinations, including the classic Tadich Grill – the city’s oldest restaurant – the Financial District is about so much more than stocks and shares.
(1.7 miles from the hotel)
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Marina District
Marina District
Sitting on the edge of San Francisco Bay, the Marina District is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the city. Try not to miss the hustle-bustle of Chestnut Street, the sights in the Palace of Fine Arts, or the stunning views from Crissy Field Beach.
(1.5 miles from the hotel)
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Chinatown
Chinatown
With the greatest dumplings in town, the finest tea-shops, and hills that test the endurance, this is the oldest Chinatown in North America and home to the second-largest Asian community in the land.
Deservedly popular, entirely walkable, with some seriously decent dining options.
(1.2 miles from hotel)
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union square
union square
Union Square is one of the largest collections of department stores, upscale boutiques, gift shops, art galleries, and beauty salons in the United States – making Union Square a major tourist destination and a vital, cosmopolitan gathering place in downtown San Francisco.
(1.7 miles from the hotel)
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soma
soma
The ever-evolving South of Market district is home to the SF Museum of Modern Art, the Design Center and the legendary Folsom Street – part of our celebrated LGBTQ scene.
Enjoy a Giants game at Oracle Park, or dine at one of SoMa’s high-end eateries.
(2.2 miles from the hotel)
What’s nearby
Zephyr Walk (at Hotel Zephyr)
E & F Line Trolley Cars (Across the street)
Pier 39 (Across the street)
Pier 41 Ferry – Alcatraz, Sausalito etc. (500 feet)
The Embarcadero (0.1 miles)
Cable Car Turnaround (0.3 miles)
Coit Tower (0.5 miles)
Ghiradelli Square (0.5 miles)
Lombard Street (0.5 miles)
Exploratorium (1 miles)
Golden Gate Bridge (3 miles)
Tours
With no less than 4 tour operators based right here on our own Zephyr Walk; Tower Tours, Big Bus Tours, Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals and Tours and San Francisco Segway Tours, we can help arrange a tour package that’s exactly right for you.
Whether it’s in the city, around the city, or to top destinations outside the city; to Napa Valley, Muir Woods, Yosemite National Park and beyond.
Sports & Concerts
San Francisco is a sports and music loving city, making Hotel Zephyr an ideal destination for traveling sports and concerts fans. Chase Center (home of the Warriors, and a major concert venue), and Oracle Park (home of the SF Giants) are nearby. Whether it’s world-class entertainment, basketball, or baseball – we are your home base!
The Trolley (E Line) departs from just outside the hotel and is a quick and convenient ride to both Oracle Park and Chase Center.
Wharf Dining
Treat yourself like a local and indulge yourself in some of the finest seafood dining on the West Coast, including fresh crabs, and creamy clam chowders from the Wharf’s famous sidewalk stands.
The Wharf serves up the best of it all with eateries like Bistro Boudin, Surisan, Scoma’s, The Buena Vista, Franciscan Crab Restaurant, Gary Danko, and Fog Harbor Fish Restaurant.
Nearby Shopping
With a multitude of one-of-a-kind stores and our very own Zephyr Walk, our location makes shopping, for whatever you need, convenient.
Get your shopping fix from Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square and the Embarcadero Center.
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Local attractions
What’s nearby
Zephyr Walk (at Hotel Zephyr)
E & F Line Trolley Cars (Across the street)
Pier 39 (Across the street)
Pier 41 Ferry – Alcatraz, Sausalito etc. (500 feet)
The Embarcadero (0.1 miles)
Cable Car Turnaround (0.3 miles)
Coit Tower (0.5 miles)
Ghiradelli Square (0.5 miles)
Lombard Street (0.5 miles)
Exploratorium (1 miles)
Golden Gate Bridge (3 miles)
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Tours
Tours
Arrange a TourWith no less than 4 tour operators based right here on our own Zephyr Walk; Tower Tours, Big Bus Tours, Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals and Tours and San Francisco Segway Tours, we can help arrange a tour package that’s exactly right for you.
Whether it’s in the city, around the city, or to top destinations outside the city; to Napa Valley, Muir Woods, Yosemite National Park and beyond.
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Sports & Concerts
Sports & Concerts
San Francisco is a sports and music loving city, making Hotel Zephyr an ideal destination for traveling sports and concerts fans. Chase Center (home of the Warriors, and a major concert venue), and Oracle Park (home of the SF Giants) are nearby. Whether it’s world-class entertainment, basketball, or baseball – we are your home base!
The Trolley (E Line) departs from just outside the hotel and is a quick and convenient ride to both Oracle Park and Chase Center.
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Wharf Dining
Wharf Dining
Treat yourself like a local and indulge yourself in some of the finest seafood dining on the West Coast, including fresh crabs, and creamy clam chowders from the Wharf’s famous sidewalk stands.
The Wharf serves up the best of it all with eateries like Bistro Boudin, Surisan, Scoma’s, The Buena Vista, Franciscan Crab Restaurant, Gary Danko, and Fog Harbor Fish Restaurant.
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Nearby Shopping
Nearby Shopping
Zephyr WalkWith a multitude of one-of-a-kind stores and our very own Zephyr Walk, our location makes shopping, for whatever you need, convenient.
Get your shopping fix from Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square and the Embarcadero Center.
Calendar of Events
January
Chinese New Year
Bay Area Brews Festival 2020
Dine About Ghirardelli Square
Holidays at the Exploratorium
30th Anniversary of the Sea Lions’ Arrival!
Warriors Basketball
February
WW Presents Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus
PIER 39’s Tulipmania
Science of Cocktails at the Exploratorium
Giants KNBR FanFest
Warriors Basketball
March
San Francisco Maritime Beer Fest 2020
Pi Day at the Exploratorium!
Warriors Basketball
Annual Crab Feed 2020
April
In Silhouette at the Exploratorium!
Oracle Park Pre-Game Tour
Giants Baseball
Warriors Basketball
Chase Center Concerts:
Celine Dion
The Eagles
May
Bay to Breakers
Carnaval
Warriors Basketball
Spring Wine Pour at PIER 39
Giants Baseball
Chase Center Concerts:
Michael Bublé
Gabriel Iglesias
June
Clusterfest 2020
SF Pride Parade
North Beach Festival 2020
Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon
Giants Baseball
July
SF Marathon 2020
Uncorked Wine Festival 2020
Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon
4th of July Fireworks on The Wharf
Giants Baseball
August
Outside Lands
Bay Area Brews Festival 2020
Giants Baseball
Chase Center Concerts:
Camila Cabello
September
Rock and Roll ½ Marathon
Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival
Giants Baseball
October
San Francisco Fleet Week 2020
Wharf Fest 2020
Brews on the Bay 2020
Warriors Basketball
Giants Baseball
Chase Center Concerts:
Dan + Shay
November
Warriors Basketball
December
Ghirardelli Square Tree Lighting
2020 Lighted Boat Parade
Santa Con
NYE Firework on the Bay
Warriors Basketball