Here at The Pickwick Hotel, we love welcoming you to San Francisco! Our number one goal is to provide our guests with a comfortable stay at the heart of San Francisco’s downtown area. Moscone Center and Yerba Buena Gardens are located one block away. Union Square is four blocks away, and around the corner is Westfield San Francisco Centre and other downtown […]
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Go, Giants! The Pickwick’s Top 5 Giants Baseball Game Tips
Summer is here and baseball season is in full swing! A favorite pastime of San Francisco residents and visitors alike is to head out to beautiful AT&T Park to take in the sights and watch a Giants baseball game. Below are The Pickwick Hotel’s top 5 tips for attending a baseball game at AT&T Park: […]
Around Town: Exploring San Francisco’s SOMA District
San Francisco’s SOMA District (aka South of Market) is home to The Pickwick Hotel–and many of San Francisco’s most treasured destinations! Shop, relax in the park, eat a gourmet meal, or attend a ball game. Whether you are in San Francisco for a family vacation or to attend a conference, SOMA offers something for everyone: Park […]
Visiting Coit Tower
San Francisco is overflowing with gorgeous views and cityscapes. And while the city’s unique architecture and topography play an integral role, there is also an important historic monument that makes our city–and its scenery–extra special. Coit Tower is a beautiful WPA-era edifice that adds a special, unique touch to the skyline as you cross the Bay […]
San Francisco’s Bay Bridge Lights
What is the most unassuming place you can think of for an art installation? We can think of many, and the beautiful yet quirky city of San Francisco certainly offers countless possibilities. If you have visited downtown San Francisco after sunset recently, you likely saw our latest large-scale public art offering on none other than […]
San Francisco’s 2013 Autumn Events
Though Halloween is one of San Francisco’s most celebrated events, there are plenty of autumn-centric happenings to enjoy before then. Explore some San Francisco fun and delight in the City’s beautiful Indian Summer! 1. NotOberfest Taking place on September 20, NotOberfest specifically highlights the fact that they do not abide by the German beer purity […]
Visiting San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park is a favorite San Francisco destination for visitors and locals alike. Covering over 1,000 acres, Golden Gate Park is 20% larger than New York’s Central Park. Events large and small are hosted here year-round and 13 million people visit annually! In a park that sprawls for miles, it can be difficult to […]
Celebrate Spring in San Francisco! 5 Great Events to Attend.
The days are getting longer, the weather is warming up, and it’s a great time to go outside and explore beautiful San Francisco! Whether you crave a cultural experience unique to San Francisco or a major sporting event, we have something for you. Here are our top 5 spring events to experience in San Francisco: […]
Urban Wine Tasting in San Francisco
One of the San Francisco Bay Area’s main attractions is wine tasting. A trip up to Napa Valley is seen as a “must-do” excursion when visiting San Francisco, and while we certainly agree it is worth the trip, there are some excellent wineries and tasting rooms right here in the city! Whether you have limited […]
Winter Ice Skating in San Francisco
San Francisco is known for its temperate winter season, but that doesn’t stop us from having two outdoor ice skating rinks to bring a little winter cheer to locals and visitors each year. There are a few weeks of outdoor skating left this season, so there’s still time to go out for a skate! Union […]