Our staff knows just where to go!

Getting off the beaten path and discovering hidden gems is one of the wonders of travel. But how do you find those special places? Ask a local. Harbor Court Hotel helps you make the most of your San Francisco stay by sharing our staff's favorite picks and insider tips.

We asked our intrepid staff: If you had only two days in San Francisco, what would you do? Take a peek, have some fun and Live Like a Local.

Eat

Sally Mak - Local for 20 years
Accounting Clerk

• Enjoy a delicious, juicy Vietnamese sandwich for breakfast, lunch, or dinner near the Civic Center/Tenderlion neighborhood at Saigon Sandwich. Warm, toasted crunchy bread filled with your choice of pork, ham, chicken, or meatballs for less than $4.

• I love the R & G Lounge- They have traditional Cantonese cuisine, my favorite items on the menu are the salt & pepper dungeness crab, house special beef, and they have a huge assortment of fresh seafood.

Drink

Aimee George - Local for 12 years
Area Sales Manager

• The R bar is a great place to watch sports, especially Ducks games, they have a fun atmosphere and good crowd. It's located in Polk Gulch, an ideal neighborhood for bar hopping with its busy nightlife.

• One of the most casual down to earth and relaxing bars around is the HiDive located right underneath the Bay Bridge. It's close to the hotel and they serve Brunch on the weekends.

Wellness

Brad Rhymer - Local for 5 years
Front Desk Supervisor

• Land's End Trail is my favorite spot in San Francisco. It is actually a series of partially wooded trails, offering incredible vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Pacific Ocean, and on a clear day, the Marin Headlands. It's the best choice in San Francisco for getting away from the crowds.

• San Francisco has over 40 hills that are perfect for strolling to the top of to admire the view of the city below. Quite a few are downtown and within walking distance.

Retail Therapy

Valentina Curbelo - Local for 10 years
Area Director of Revenue Analysis

• Put your shopping shoes on. Just 2 blocks away from the hotel are the Embarcadero Center shops. From locally-based Gap and Banana Republic to the Giant's Dugout and other delightful stores featuring local artists, you're sure to find that unique souvenir or perfect gift.

• Get your taste on just a block away from the hotel at the historic Ferry Building on the Embarcadero, a food lover's shopping paradise. Fine cheeses, pastries and fresh local fare all await to transport you to gourmet heaven.

Play

Mark Watanabe - Local for 6 years
Reservations Coordinator

• You've seen it in movies, television, books and postcards - now go ahead and take a walk on it! And don't forget your camera- it's the Golden Gate Bridge

• A beautiful oasis in the middle of a bustling city, you'll find museums, gardens, a lake - even a herd of bison, take a stroll in Golden Gate Park.

One of a Kind

Tina Tam - Local for 10 years
Front Office Manager

• Visit Mar Vista Stables to take a horseback ride along San Francisco's majestic Ocean Beach. It's one of the most romantic things you can do with your partner.

• Nothing beats the thrill of taking control of mini propeller plane with Fly Bay Area. Take a flight lesson over the San Francisco Bay with Certified Flight Instructor Gabe