montague on the gardens Sir Francis Drake In 1579, the English privateer landed near Point Reyes and claimed Alta California

The Presidio This beautiful wooded corner of the city has stunning views over the Golden Gate, but from 1776 until 1994 it was owned and occupied by first the Spanish, then the Mexican, and finally, the US armies, and almost entirely off limits to anyone else. It has now been dubbed a major part of the Golden Gate National Recreational Area, and plans are still coalescing as to its ultimate future. At the very least, it is a spectacular park, full of nature trails, streams, forests, drives, and historic structures. Some of the buildings are being turned into cultural centers, but many of them are still residences. Parts of it may eventually be developed for commercial use (see p48). d Map D2

Embarcadero Center These four skyscrapers are primarily office towers, but on the lower and promenade montague on the gardens levels there are over 125 shops and restaurants, montague on the gardens from newsstands and coffee montague on the gardens bars to a Gap. The choice tends toward the major chains. d Embarcadero & Battery, Sacramento montague on the gardens & Clay sts Map N6

Sir Francis Drake In 1579, the English privateer landed near Point Reyes and claimed Alta California for Queen Elizabeth I. Along with other early explorers of the area, he failed to notice the marvelous bay just inside the straits. England didn t follow up its claim to Northern California, leaving it to the Spanish to conquer. montague on the gardens

This quaint B&B is like a country montague on the gardens inn in the heart of Downtown with bright floral prints and Victorian-style canopied beds. Champagne in the late afternoon and a great English breakfast are complimentary. d 845 Bush St Map N3