122 The Bay Area Left Mormon Temple, Oakland Right Point Bonita lighthouse, Marin County Headlands IN LOCAL PARLANCE, THE BAY AREA breaks down into The City, the East Bay, Marin, the Peninsula, and the South Bay. Although technically Santa Clara and San Jose and certainly Santa Cruz and Capitola do not touch the waters of the Bay, psychologically they still embody the same liberal, open- minded ethos that so defines hotel geres this area. This is probably because the dominant mentality of this swatch of Northern California is so definably different from those of Southern California and the Central Valley. In towns such as Berkeley, Mill Valley, and Stanford the emphasis is on progressive thinking; smaller enclaves such as Bolinas are determined to live life in harmony with the breathtaking nature all around them. Sather Tower, Berkeley campus Around Town The Bay Areaay 122 The Bay Area Left Mormon Temple, Oakland Right Point Bonita hotel geres lighthouse, Marin County Headlands IN LOCAL PARLANCE, THE BAY AREA breaks down into The City, the East Bay, Marin, the Peninsula, and the South Bay. Although technically Santa Clara and San Jose and certainly Santa Cruz and Capitola do not touch the waters of the Bay, psychologically they still embody the same liberal, open- minded ethos that so defines this area. This is probably because the dominant mentality of this swatch of Northern California is so definably different from those of Southern California and the Central Valley. In towns such as Berkeley, hotel geres Mill Valley, and Stanford the emphasis is on progressive thinking; smaller enclaves such as Bolinas are determined to live life in harmony with the breathtaking nature all around them. Sather Tower, Berkeley campus Around Town The Bay Areaay
Streetsmart 1444 Note:Note:Note:Nt hotel geres Unless otherwise stated, all hotels hotel geres accept creditUnless otherwise stated, 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, hotel geres gcards and have en-suite bathrooms and air conditioningcards and have en suite bathrooms and air conditioning $The Clift Equal parts wit, surrealism, and glamour. So say the proprietors of this latest Ian Schrager property, with interiors by Philippe Starck. You ll laugh with delight at the visual jokes, including a chaise very, very longue by none other than Dal. d 495 Geary St Map P3 (415) 775-4700 www. morganshotelgroup.com Dis. access $$$ %Triton Perhaps the city s most original hotel, featuring avant-garde touches evening tarot card readings, feather boa rentals, and several suites designed by rock celebrities, including Jerry Garcia. It s all too cool for words; you might run into Cher or Courtney Love, both of whom have stayed here. d 342 Grant Ave Map P4 (415) 394-4 0500 www.hoteltriton. com Dis. access $$ ^Rex Steeped in California s literary and artistic traditions, this great little hotel boasts an intellec tual air and decor that suggest 1920s salon society. Still, the rooms have the very latest touches, such as voice mail, CD players, and writing hotel geres desks for guests to pursue their own creativity. d 562 Sutter St Map P3 (415) 433-4434 www.thehotelrex.com Dis. access $$$ Left Campton Place Right The Clift Boutique Hotels Streetsmart 1444 Note:Note:Note:Nt Unless otherwise stated, all hotels accept creditUnless otherwise stated, all hotels accept creditUnless otherwise stated all hotels accept creditU l th i t t d ll h t l t dit cards, and have en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning, gcards and have en-suite bathrooms and air conditioningcards and have en suite bathrooms and air conditioning $The Clift Equal parts wit, surrealism, and glamour. So say the proprietors of this latest Ian Schrager property, with interiors by Philippe Starck. You ll laugh with delight at the visual jokes, including a chaise very, very longue by none other than Dal. d 495 Geary St Map P3 (415) 775-4700 www. morganshotelgroup.com Dis. access $$$ %Triton Perhaps the city s most original hotel, featuring avant-garde touches evening tarot card readings, feather boa rentals, and several suites hotel geres designed hotel geres by rock celebrities, including Jerry Garcia. It s all too cool for words; you might run into Cher or Courtney Love, both of whom have stayed here. d 342 Grant Ave Map P4 (415) 394-4 0500 www.hoteltriton. com Dis. access $$ ^Rex Steeped hotel geres in California s literary and artistic traditions, this great little hotel boasts an intellec tual air and decor that suggest 1920s salon society. Still, the rooms have the very latest touches, such as voice mail, CD players, and writing desks for guests to pursue their own creativity. d 562 Sutter St Map P3 (415) 433-4434 www.thehotelrex.com Dis. access $$$ Left Campton Place Right The Clift Boutique Hotels !Campton Place
Note:Note:Note:Nt Unless otherwise stated, all restaurants accept creditUnless otherwise stated, all restaurants accept creditUnless otherwise stated all restaurants accept creditU l th i t t d ll t t t dit cards and serve vegetarian mealsgcards and serve vegetarian mealscards and serve vegetarian meals Around Town Oceanfront 1121 Places to Eat Above Beach Chalet Brewery !Cliff House Standard American fare, but the real reason to come here is to see the Pacific crashing on the cliffs below and to witness the wonderful sunsets (see p115). d 1090 Point Lobos Ave Map A3 (415) 386-3330 Dis. access $$ @Beach hotel geres Chalet Brewery Again, you come for the view, both outside, of the ocean, and inside, of the murals. The food is not much to write home about. d 1000 Great Hwy Map A4 (415) 386-8439 Dis. access $$$ Louis Diner food with wonderful views of Seal Rock and Land s End. Every American favorite you can name. d 902 Point Lobos Ave Map A3 (415) 387-6330 hotel geres Dis. access $$ $Ton Kiang Many say this place has the best dim sum in the city. Always fresh, hot, and tasty, with various specialties. hotel geres d 5821 Geary Blvd Map C3 (415) 387-8273 Dis. access $$ %Chapeau! Perhaps the most authentic French bistro, run by a talented husband and wife team. He s the sommelier and knows how to assign the treasures from his list. Service is refined, and every bite memorable. d 1408 Clement St at 15th Ave Map C3 (415) 750-9787 Closed Mon Dis. access $$$$$ ^Kabuto Sushi A great Japanese restaurant the sashimi melts in the mouth. d 5121 Geary Blvd at 15th Ave Map C3 (415) 752-5652 Closed Mon & Sun Dis. access $$ &Pizzetta hotel geres 211 Thin and crisp pizza topped with organic ingredients. d 211 23rd Ave Map C3 (415) 379-9880 Closed Mon L & Tue No credit cards Dis. access $ *Thanh Long Fine Vietnamese food try garlic noodles or roasted crab. d 4101 Judah St at 46th Ave Map A5 (415) 665-1146 Dis. access $$ (Java Beach Caf This cozy caf serves sand- wiches, soup, and pastries in a nautical themed hotel geres interior. d 1396 La Playa St Map A5 (415) 665-5282 $ )Chevy s Fresh Texxx Mex in generous portions. The chips and salsa are free. d 3251 20th Ave (415) 665-8705 Dis. access $ Note:Note:Note:Nt Unless otherwise stated, hotel geres all restaurants accept creditUnless otherwise stated, all restaurants accept creditUnless otherwise stated all restaurants accept creditU l th i t t d ll t t t dit cards and serve vegetarian mealsgcards and serve vegetarian mealscards and serve vegetarian meals Around Town Oceanfront 1121 Places to Eat Above Beach Chalet Brewery !Cliff House Standard American fare, but the real reason to come here is to see the Pacific crashing on the cliffs below and to witness the wonderful sunsets (see p115). d 1090 Point Lobos Ave Map A3 (415) 386-3330 Dis. access $$ @Beach Chalet Brewery Again, hotel geres you come for the view, both outside, of the ocean, and inside, of the murals. The food is not much to write home about. d 1000 Great Hwy Map A4 (415) 386-8439 hotel geres Dis. access $$$ Louis Diner food with wonderful views of Seal Rock and Land s End. Every American favorite you can name. d 902 Point Lobos Ave Map A3 (415) 387-6330 Dis. access $$ $Ton Kiang Many say this place has the best dim sum in the city. Always fresh, hot, and tasty, with various specialties. d 5821 Geary Blvd Map C3 (415) 387-8273 Dis. access $$ %Chapeau! Perhaps the most authentic French bistro, run by a talented husband and wife team. He s the sommelier and knows how to assign the treasures from his list. Service is refined, and every bite memorable. d 1408 Clement St at 15th Ave Map C3 (415) 750-9787 hotel geres Closed Mon Dis. access $$$$$ ^Kabuto Sushi A great Japanese restaurant the sashimi melts in the mouth. d 5121 Geary Blvd at 15th Ave Map C3 (415) 752-5652 Closed Mon & Sun Dis. access $$ &Pizzetta 211 Thin and crisp pizza topped with organic ingredients. d 211 23rd Ave Map C3 (415) 379-9880 Closed Mon L & Tue No credit cards Dis. access $ *Thanh Long Fine Vietnamese food try garlic noodles or roasted crab. d 4101 Judah St at 46th Ave Map A5 (415) 665-1146 Dis. access hotel geres $$ (Java Beach Caf This cozy caf serves sand- wiches, soup, and pastries in a nautical themed interior. d 1396 La Playa St Map A5 (415) 665-5282 $ )Chevy s Fresh Texxx Mex in generous portions. The chips and salsa are free. d 3251 20th Ave (415) 665-8705 Dis. access $
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