Wednesday, June 24, 2009

San Francisco: Open Your Golden Gate

By Brad Alexzander

San Francisco is a wonderful city if you are looking for a place to take your family and below are a list of suggested hotels and activities which are sure to put smiles on your family's faces.

The Westin St. Francis, found in the heart of Union Square, is a fabulous place for you and your family to stay. The hotel is within walking distance of fabulous shopping, the theatre district, restaurants, and museums. The Westin group of hotels is known for being family friendly and the St. Francis is a perfect case in point. You should find your accommodates to be luxurious, whether you choose a family suite or a deluxe room. Typical amenities include: refrigerators, cribs, rollaway beds, a children?s breakfast, lunch and dinner menu at the hotel?s restaurant.

Upon check-in expect gifts for your children which typically include items such as hats, crayons, and shampoo. Never fear, there are amenities on site that are strictly adult as well including on site barber and beauty shops, concierge services, dry cleaning services, a fitness center, and room service.

There are three restaurants at this hotel that offer incredible cuisine from traditional to casual dining. They even have a Westin Kids Club for children 12 and under, as well as specialized meals that are high in protein and low in salt. Whether its formal meals or ala carte, you and your family will be delighted with the variety of meals available at this hotel.

Ferry rides around Alcatraz Island, minivan tours through Yosemite and Sequoia National Park, visiting the cities of Monterey and Carmel, cable car tours, Lombard Street, Coit Tower ... these are only a small sample of the things you can do in San Francisco.

Plan on spending lunch or dinner at Fisherman's Wharf where Ghirardelli Square is home to over 50 restaurants, shops, plazas, and incredible views of the bay. Take your kids to the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop for their world-renowned hot fudge sundaes. Dont forget to buy a box of their world-famous chocolate as well.

Your family will never run out of things to do in San Francisco. With is rolling hills and beautiful landscape, this is one vacation that will steal your heart!

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