Civic Center Plaza

San Francisco City Hall is Beaux-Arts architecture and located in the city's civic center.
San Francisco City Hall is Beaux-Arts architecture and located in the city's civic center.
The Civic Center in San Francisco, California, is an area of a few blocks north of the intersection of Market Street and Van Ness Avenue that contains many of the city's largest government and cultural institutions. It has two large plazas (Civic Center Plaza and United Nations Plaza) and a number of buildings in classical architectural style. The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (formerly the Exposition Auditorium),[5] the United Nations Charter was signed in the War Memorial Veterans Building's Herbst Theatre in 1945, leading to the creation of the United Nations. It is also where the 1951 Treaty of San Francisco (the peace treaty that officially ended the Pacific War with the Empire of Japan, which had surrendered in 1945) was signed. The San Francisco Civic Center was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987,[6] and listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 10, 1978.[4]
City Hall SanFrancisco. They light up the building in different colors for the occasion. Red and green for Christmas with a great big xmas tree in front of it. red white and blue for 4th of July, and so on.
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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
Fisherman's Wharf
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9/10 Wonderful! (7,092 reviews)
My room was spotless, the bed sooo comfy and the room was so quiet, I slept like a baby. The entire hotel staff was attentive, professional and eager to make guests feel comfortable. The breakfast buffet was top notch! It is rare to see this variety of breakfast items. There surely was something for everyone, even the most discriminating palates. I would definitely book this hotel again should I return to San Francisco.

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The Grove Inn

The Grove Inn

3 out of 5
Western Addition
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (670 reviews)
The spot/location was perfect. The building was iconic. The room was spacious and clean. It is simple and quaint.

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1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco

5 out of 5
Downtown San Francisco
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (470 reviews)
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay.

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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

Activity duration is 1 day
8.6 out of 10 with 1473 reviews
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California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

Activity duration is 23 hours and 59 minutes
8.6 out of 10 with 131 reviews
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Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch

Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 277 reviews
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Price is ￥30,231 per adult
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San Francisco: Kids Thrill Zone Combo at PIER 39

San Francisco: Kids Thrill Zone Combo at PIER 39

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San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

Activity duration is 4 hours
7.8 out of 10 with 11 reviews
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San Francisco City Hall

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San Francisco City Hall
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Van Ness Avenue

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Van Ness Avenue
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Orpheum Theatre

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Orpheum Theatre
San Francisco City Hall

United Nations Plaza

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United Nations Plaza

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

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Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

War Memorial Opera House

You can get tickets for a performance at War Memorial Opera House during your stay in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.

War Memorial Opera House

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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco

3 out of 5
1095 Market St San Francisco CA
YOTEL San Francisco
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Embassy Hotel

Embassy Hotel

2.5 out of 5
610 Polk St San Francisco CA
Embassy Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
BEI San Francisco, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

BEI San Francisco, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4 out of 5
50 8th Street San Francisco CA
BEI San Francisco, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

2 out of 5
1075 Sutter St San Francisco CA
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
Hotel EPIK

Hotel EPIK

4 out of 5
706 Polk Street San Francisco CA
Hotel EPIK
Inn On Grove

Inn On Grove

2.5 out of 5
465 Grove St San Francisco CA
Inn On Grove
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