Local Attractions

A Classic Hotel For Travel To San Francisco...

The Parc 55 Hotel is the perfect hotel complement for business and leisure travel to San Francisco. From its unique position in the heart of downtown, our hotel affords unparalleled access to the most popular San Francisco attractions and diverse points of interest. Touring on foot has always been the best way to experience San Francisco tourism. As our guest, you'll have the time and convenience to take advantage of the many pleasures that "America's favorite city" has to offer.

San Francisco Attractions At A Glance...

Relative to other well-known American cities, San Francisco is small. Approximately 750,000 residents live on a 46.6-square-mile tip of land between San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Tourists who travel to San Francisco are immediately struck by strong evidence of the city's colorful past. Many older buildings have been spared from demolition and nostalgically converted into modern offices and shops. Longtime locals rue the once-thriving San Francisco attractions that got away through various means of destruction – railroad and mining boom-era residences lost in the 1906 earthquake, the baroque Fox Theater, and Playland at the Beach.

Exploring this city by car involves navigating a maze of one-way streets and restricted parking zones. The famed 40-plus hills can be a problem for drivers who are new to this type of terrain. For this reason, many vacationers who travel to San Francisco prefer to use various methods of public transportation. Cable cars, buses, and trolleys can take you to or near almost all of the most famous San Francisco attractions with minimum hassle.

Alcatraz

Alcatraz is the most famous federal prison once being used for the worst criminals. Since it is no longer being used as a prison, it is open to the public for tours. While there, visitors can see the prison no one ever escaped from successfully.

Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate bridge is an engineering marvel which was built in the 1930's. It connects San Francisco with Marin County. Tours are available by boat, but the bridge is open to pedestrians, bike riders, and vehicles.

Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf is one of the most popular attractions in San Francisco. Visitors will experience unique shops, great seafood, and beautiful views.

Cable Cars

San Francisco's famous cable cars, located just steps from the hotel, were made after a tragic horse drawn carriage necessitated the need for a safer form of transportation. Nowadays, they are a great way to experience the city of San Francisco for visitors and locals alike. Routes will take you from Nob Hill to Fisherman's Wharf.