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Burlingame
Art & Jazz Festival
The
16th Annual Burlingame Art & Jazz Festival will be held in downtown
Burlingame August 9 & 10, 2008. The Burlingame Art & Jazz
Festival is a street fair format featuring fine artists and craftspeople,
light jazz, dixieland, children's playland, etc. It consistently
draws over 30,000 attendees.
Mission
San Francisco De Asis
The
San Francisco Mission is one of the oldest buildings in the city
with its opening date in 1776. It is located at 3321 16th St, 14.2
miles north of our Burlingame (San Francisco Airport) property.
China
Town
China
Town covers 16 square blocks and is bordered by Broadway, Bush,
Kearny, and Stockton Streets. It is located 15.6 miles north of
our Burlingame (San Francisco Airport) hotel.
Cliff
House
The
Cliff House is located on Great Hwy and Point Lobos Ave and overlooks
the ocean and Seal Rocks. It is located 18.1 miles northwest of
our Burlingame (San Francisco Airport) hotel.
Coit
Tower
Coit
Tower is a scenic vista point over looking the San Francisco Bay
area. It is located at 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, 16.8 miles north of
our Burlingame (San Francisco Airport) hotel.
Fisherman's
Wharf
Eighty-seven
percent of San Francisco's visitors include Fisherman's Wharf in
their itinerary. The wharf area, which includes Pier 39, is located
17.2 miles north of our Burlingame (San Francisco Airport) hotel.
Palace
of Fine Arts
The
Palace of Fine Arts is the only remaining structure of the 1915
Panama-Pacific Exposition. It is located on Bay and Lyon Streets,
on the way to the Golden Gate Bridge. It is located 17.7 miles north
of our Burlingame (San Francisco Airport) hotel.
Alcatraz
Island
Alcatraz
Island was a maximum-security federal prison that is now open to
the public. Ferries to the island may be obtained at Pier 41.
Cable
Car Museum and Powerhouse Viewing Gallery
The
Cable Car Museum contains models, photographs, and relics of San
Francisco's early transit system. The museum is located at 1201
Mason St, 16 miles north of our Burlingame (San Francisco Airport)
hotel.
USS
Pampanito Museum
The
USS Pampanito Submarine Museum is located at the end of Taylor St
at Pier 45 and has a self-guiding audiotape tour for your pleasure.
Golden
Gate Recreation Area
The
Golden Gate National Recreation Area is the area north of the Golden
Gate Bridge and the urban parklands around San Francisco's northern
and western edges. The area is located 20.1 miles north of our Burlingame
(San Francisco Airport) hotel.
Golden
Gate Park
Golden
Gate Park was a wasteland that has been transformed into a beautiful
lush oasis with twelve lakes and a collection of trees and plants.
It is located 16.3 miles northwest of our Burlingame (San Francisco
Airport) hotel.
Japanese
Tea Garden
The
Japanese Tea Garden is located within Golden Gate Park and is landscaped
with bridges, walks, ponds, miniature waterfalls, and temples. The
garden is located 16.8 miles northwest of our Burlingame (San Francisco
Airport) hotel.
Elephant
Bar & Restaurant
The
Elephant Bar & Restaurant is adjacent to our Burlingame (San
Francisco Airport) hotel.
Hard
Rock Cafe San Francisco
San
Francisco's Hard Rock Cafe is located at 1699 Van Ness Ave, 15.6
miles north of our Burlingame (San Francisco Airport) hotel.
Restaurants
within Walking Distance
There
are several restaurants within walking distance of our Burlingame
(San Francisco Airport) hotel including Gullivers Restaurant, El
Torito, and Bennihana.
Castro
District
The
Castro district is characterized with steep streets, brightly colored
Victorian homes, and is known as the "Gay Mecca." There
are many boutiques, bookstores, restaurants, and bars in the area.
The heart of the Castro district is located at 18th and Castro Streets.
Ghiraldeli
Square
Ghiraldeli
Square is a San Francisco landmark and contains many shops, bakeries,
and restaurants. It is within walking distance of Fisherman's Wharf.
Union
Street
Union
Street contains Victorian homes that have been converted into popular
boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants. The area is located 16.3
miles north of our Burlingame (San Francisco Airport) property.
Union
Square
Union
Square is one of San Francisco's most popular shopping areas. Shops
include Neimen Marcus, Nike Town, and Macy's. The area is located
15.7 miles north of our Burlingame (San Francisco Airport) property.
University
of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
UCSF
is the only University of California school that exclusively provides
graduate education. The campus is located 16.7 miles northwest of
our Burlingame (San Francisco Airport) property.
The
University of San Francisco
The
University of San Francisco is located next to Golden Gate Park,
16.3 miles northwest of our Burlingame (San Francisco Airport) property.
Pacific
Bell Park
Pacific
Bell Park is the home of the San Francisco Giants baseball team.
The stadium is located at 24 Willie Mays Plaza, 10.4 miles north
of our Burlingame (San Francisco Airport) property.
3Com
Park
3Com
Park is the home of the San Francisco 49ers football team. The stadium
is located at 598 Jamestown Ave, 9.4 miles north of our Burlingame
(San Francisco Airport) property.
Bowling
Nearby
bowling centers: Bel Mateo Bowl: 8.2 miles
Fitness
Centers / Gyms
Nearby
fitness centers: 24 Hour Fitness: 5.3 miles; YMCA: 6.2 miles
Golfing
Nearby
golf courses: Burlingame Golf Center: 1.5 miles; Crystal Springs
Golf Club: 7.4 miles
Ice
Skating
Nearby
ice skating rink: Ice Chalet: 7.1 miles
Tennis
Nearby
tennis courts: Hayward Area Recreation & Park: 20.9 miles
Movie
Theatre
Century 12, San Mateo,
take 101 South, Exit 3rd Ave. West, right on Delaware, left on 2nd
Ave, movie theatre is on the left hand side, public parking on the
left hand side one block down, theatre is on the corner of B St.
and 2nd Ave. There are multiple restaurants within the area, like
Kingfish, Avanti Pizza and Tres Amigos. Phone # 650-558-0123. www.fandango.com
for ticket info
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