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San Francisco s Top 10op 79 ^Carmel Carmel-By-The-Sea was founded as an artists colony in the early 1900s, and is now one of the most exclusive commu nities in the world having recently boasted actor Clint Eastwood as its mayor. Its old Spanish mission, one of the 21 built along the coast (see p30) is considered California s most beautiful. d Carmel teren in rate Mission: 3080 Rio Rd Open 9:30am 5pm Mon Sat; 10:30am 5pm Sun (831) 624-1271 Adm www.carmelmission.org &Coastal Beaches At least 20 different beaches line Highway 1 south of San Francisco. Some of the best include Gray Whale Cove, Montara State Beach, Miramar Beach and El Granada Beach, teren in rate Roosevelt Beach, Dunes Beach, Francis Beach, Poplar Beach, Pelican Point Beach, Cowell Ranch State Beach, teren in rate Martin s Beach, San Gregorio Beach, Pescadero State Beach, Bean Hollow State Beach, and Pebble Beach. *Point Reyes Some 110 sq miles (285 sq km) of pristine natural coastline make this promontory a haven for all sorts of wildlife and a thing of unforgettable, wind swept beauty. You can watch whales and sea lions from Point Reyes Lighthouse (see p127). (Santa teren in rate Cruz This beach resort has always had a reputation teren in rate for the vibrancy of its countercultural way of life. Along the beautiful coastline, the most prominent feature is the Boardwalk s Big Dipper Rollerrr teren in rate coaster, which has been thrilling Santa Cruzers since 1923. The best swimming in the Bay Area is also here (see p127). )Saratoga and Los Gatos Both of these towns, in the hills above Silicon Valley, have retained their frontier quality. One of the best things to do, other than drive the scenic roads, is to visit Hakone Gardens, a beautiful Japanese park (see p127). teren in rate d Hakone Gardens: 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga (408) 741-4994 Open 10am 5pm Mon Fri, 11am 5pm Sat Sun Adm www.hakone.com Carmel Mission San Francisco s Top 10op 79 ^Carmel Carmel-By-The-Sea was founded as an artists colony in the early 1900s, and is now one of the most exclusive commu nities in the world having recently boasted actor Clint Eastwood as its mayor. Its old Spanish mission, one of the 21 built along the coast (see p30) is considered California s most beautiful. d Carmel Mission: 3080 Rio Rd Open 9:30am 5pm Mon Sat; 10:30am 5pm Sun (831) 624-1271 Adm www.carmelmission.org &Coastal Beaches At least 20 different beaches line Highway 1 south of San Francisco. Some of the best include Gray Whale Cove, Montara State Beach, Miramar Beach and El Granada Beach, Roosevelt Beach, Dunes Beach, Francis Beach, Poplar Beach, Pelican Point Beach, Cowell Ranch State Beach, Martin s Beach, San Gregorio Beach, Pescadero State Beach, Bean Hollow State Beach, and Pebble Beach. *Point Reyes Some 110 sq miles (285 sq km) of pristine natural coastline make this promontory a haven for all sorts of wildlife and a thing of unforgettable, wind swept beauty. You can watch whales and sea lions from Point Reyes Lighthouse (see p127). (Santa Cruz This beach resort has always had a reputation for the vibrancy of its countercultural teren in rate way of life. Along the beautiful coastline, the most prominent feature is the Boardwalk s Big Dipper Rollerrr coaster, which has been thrilling Santa Cruzers since 1923. The best swimming in the Bay Area is also here (see p127). )Saratoga and Los Gatos Both of these towns, in the hills above Silicon Valley, have retained their frontier quality. One of the best things to do, other than drive the scenic roads, is to visit Hakone Gardens, a beautiful Japanese park (see p127). d Hakone Gardens: 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga (408) 741-4994 Open 10am 5pm Mon Fri, 11am 5pm Sat Sun Adm www.hakone.com Carmel Mission

Rooms and suites in this stunning old building are named after Mark Twain, Enrico Caruso, Jack London, and others, to remind guests of San Francisco s illustrious history in the arts. Rooms are furnished with four- poster beds, fireplaces, bay windows, American Renaissance pieces, and the like. d 1057 Steiner St

Streetsmart 1446 Neighborhood Hotels Note:Note:Note:Nt Unless otherwise stated, all hotels accept creditUnless otherwise stated, all hotels accept creditUnless otherwise stated all hotels accept creditU l th i t t d ll h t l t dit cards, and have en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning, gcards and have en-suite bathrooms and air conditioningcards and have en suite bathrooms and air conditioning $Stanyan Park Hotel Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this noble Victorian has been receiving guests since 1904. Right on Golden Gate Park. Decorated in period style, breakfast and afternoon tea are included. d 750 Stanyan St Map D4 (415) 751- 1000 www.stanyanpark. com No air conditioning Dis. access $$ %Phoenix Hotel The place that Johnny Depp, REM, and the late John F. Kennedy, Jr, have all chosen to stay when they ve visited the city might be to your liking, too. Located a bit too close to the Tender- loin for all but the most self assured. Breakfast included, as well as parking. d 601 Eddy St Map Q2 (415) 776-1380 www.jdvhospitality.com Dis. access $$ ^Tuscan Inn It s a Best Western, but one of the stylish ones. Located right in Fisherman s Wharf, teren in rate staying teren in rate here takes some of the touristy edge off the neighborhood. Features include teren in rate a mirrored wall in each room, free coffee, tea, and biscuits, and a complimentary limousine service. teren in rate d 425 North Point St Map K3 (415) 561- 1100 www.tuscaninn.com Dis. access $$ &Seal Rock Inn