As one of the world’s great cities, San Francisco has many amazing landmarks and places to visit. With The Pickwick Hotel’s central downtown location, guests have many wonderful choices within just a few blocks!
One of our favorites is Yerba Buena Gardens, just a block away from The Pickwick Hotel. The possibilities are endless here!
Gardens
The Esplanade
There are several gardens to explore and the Yerba Buena property provides a beautifully manicured outdoor space that few would expect to see in a city center. While you’re here, take time to explore the 5.5 acre street level esplanade, upper terrace, fountain, waterfall and sculptures, Sister City Gardens and the native species butterfly garden. The gardens here are certainly a great place to catch your breath on a break from meetings or your busy conference schedule.
Entertainment
Samovar
After you’ve explored the gardens, you’ll probably be hungry. There are some great choices within Yerba Buena Gardens to sit down for a quick bite or a full meal. Our favorite is Samovar. This local tea lounge serves expertly prepared tea from around the world along with a wonderful selection of snacks, sweet treats and meals. Jillian’s is a classic sports bar in the Metreon, located by the esplanade, and the nearby ZEUM Café serves hot dogs and burritos.
Yerba Buena Gardens also has an extensive and well-curated event schedule. Catch a movie at the Metreon, see a play at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, or enjoy a free afternoon concert with the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival.
Children’s Attractions
Zeum Carousel
Yerba Buena Gardens is a great place to bring your kids, too! Head to the upper terrace where you’ll find the children’s garden and a vintage carousel that was originally designed for San Francisco’s deceased amusement park Playland-at-the-Beach. The fun continues with the hedge labyrinth and interactive play circle.
Convenient, beautiful and multi-dimensional, Yerba Buena Gardens—like San Francisco itself—has it all.
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