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Live Like A Local
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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

Sally Mak

Accounting Clerk

  • 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.

  • Enjoy a delicious, juicy Vietnamese sandwich any time of day at Saigon Sandwich.

Drink
Aimee George

Aimee George

Area Sales Manager

  • One of the most casual down to earth and relaxing bars around is the HiDive located right underneath the Bay Bridge.

  • The R bar is a great place to watch sports and it's located in Polk Gulch, an ideal neighborhood for bar hopping.

Wellness
Brad Rhymer

Brad Rhymer

Front Desk Supervisor

  • San Francisco has over 40 hills that are perfect for strolling to the top of to admire the view of the city below. 

  • Land's End Trail is my favorite spot in San Francisco. It is actually a series of partially wooded trails, offering incredible vistas San Francisco treasures.

Retail therapy
Valentina Curbelo

Valentina Curbelo

Area Director of Revenue

  • 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. 

  • 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 stores featuring local artists.

Play
Mark Watanabe

Mark Watanabe

Reservations Coordinator

  • 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.

  • 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

One of a kind
Tina Tam

Tina Tam

Front Office Manager

  • 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

  • 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.

For more information about any of these suggestions and additional favorites, contact Harbor Court's front desk at (415) 882-1300.

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