San Francisco Bay Area

Iconic Cityscapes, Coastal Escapes, and Wine Country

From iconic landmarks and vibrant neighborhoods to redwood forests and rugged Pacific shores, the San Francisco Bay Area offers an extraordinary diversity of experiences. Experience San Francisco through its storied neighborhoods, celebrated dining scene, and spectacular bay views. Across the Golden Gate, Marin & Point Reyes beckon with waterfront villages and untamed coastline. Across the Bay Bridge, East Bay & Tri-Valley pairs creative cities with historic downtowns and scenic wine country. Along the Half Moon Bay & the Coastside, laid-back coastal towns and dramatic ocean views offer leisurely escapes. Farther south, Silicon Valley surprises with historic estates, beautiful gardens, and foothill trails. To the north, the historic waterfront town of Benicia offers a charming introduction to the North Bay.

Where to stay in the San Francisco Bay Area

32 Hotels

East Brother Light Station

Richmond$$$$

On an island overlooking San Francisco Bay, this Victorian lighthouse whisks guests to a bygone era with gourmet meals and stunning views.

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Guestroom at Mill Rose Inn with crisp white bedding, a dark iron bed frame, wood and marble top side table with brass lamp, soft pastel floral wallpaper with floral themed artwork hung and behind the bed, a window is dressed in elaborate, ruffled cream valance curtains and floral drapes

Guestroom at Mill Rose Inn shows a dark iron bed frame, pastel bedding and light pastel wallpaper with antique side table, lamps and sconce lighting and a large window

Guestroom at Mill Rose Inn shows a dark iron bed frame, pastel bedding and light pastel wallpaper with floral themed artwork hung on either side of a large window with a door open to living space that shows an antique table and chair

Mill Rose Inn

Half Moon Bay$$$

Blooming roses, European antiques, and richly layered rooms create an intimate English country-style escape in Half Moon Bay.

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Bright guestroom at Mill Valley Inn featuring a rod iron canopy bed with crisp white bedding, light colored side tables and cabinet holding the tv, an upholstered side chair with two large floor to ceiling windows and door to private balcony

Breakfast area at Mill Valley Inn shows long counter with breakfast items and tables and chairs inside and outside

Mill Valley Inn

Mill Valley$$$

Nestled in the redwoods, the boutique hotel offers cozy fireplaces, private balconies, and mountain bikes for exploring the trails of Mount Tamalpais.

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Guest room at Petite Auberge with a carved wood bed, floral wallpaper, patterned bedding, wall-mounted reading lamps and wooden bedside tables.

Petite Auberge

San Francisco$$

Whimsical interiors, cozy fireplaces, and a garden patio bring the romance of the French countryside to an intimate Nob Hill retreat in San Francisco.

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Victorian lounge at Queen Anne Hotel featuring burgundy draperies, an ornate upholstered sofa, antique furnishings and patterned carpeting.

Exterior at twilight at the Queen Anne Hotel

Ornate Victorian lobby at Queen Anne Hotel featuring antique furniture, crystal chandeliers, a fireplace, grand staircase and patterned carpeting.

Queen Anne Hotel

San Francisco$$

Crystal chandeliers, Victorian antiques, and afternoon tea evoke San Francisco’s Gilded Age at this historic 1890 hotel near Pacific Heights.

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The European-style exterior of the Seal Cove Inn with a stucco exterior and weathered wood-shingle roofs, teal-painted doors and matching trim accents beautifully landscaped

Guest room at Seal Cove Inn in natural hues with a cream colored tufted headboard, light wood side tables, an upholstered bench and side chair with a gold framed mirror and artwork on the walls

Seal Cove Inn

Moss Beach$$$

Nestled among towering cypress, this intimate, European-style manor offers fireside rooms and garden paths leading to secluded beaches and tide pools.

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