188 montague Action central for all the major sights. Rooms hold up to five beds. All major public transportation

Action central for all the major sights. Rooms hold up to five beds. All major public transportation is just outside. 188 montague Nightly movies, e mail access, walking tours, an events board, and lots of tourist info are other pluses.

92 The North Shoreline Left Logo, Fort Mason Center Right Hyde Street Pier, The Embarcadero Around Town The North Shoreline A S IT S NAME SUGGESTS, the Bayshore area spreads 188 montague out along the Bay at the northern edge of the city, faces the islands, and enjoys 188 montague Au nforgettable views of both the Bay and Golden Gate Bridges. Historically, the city began its life here, when the Spanish set up a military outpost at the Presidio in 1776. More history can be found at the piers of the northern Embarcadero, including now heavily commercialized Pier 39 and Fisherman 188 montague s Wharf, where San Francisco s fishing 188 montague industry began in the 19th century. But also part of the area is the smart Marina District, with its swanky homes and two yacht clubs. Some of the finest parks are found here too, most notably the Presidio, Crissy Field, the Marina Green, and the Great Meadow above the Fort Mason Center. A particularly stylish remnant of the 1915 Panama- Pacific Exposition is also found here the Neo- Classical Palace of Fine Arts with its hands-on science museum annex, the Exploratorium. Ferry Building, Embarcadero Around Town The North Shoreline 93 Around Town The North Shoreline 93 Golden Gate Bridge

Since Peninsula 188 montague residents voted against extending BART down south, this commuter train provides the most efficient public service to places such as Palo Alto and Stanford University (see p125). It is comfort able, punctual, and cheap. d CalTrain Terminal: 4th St between Townsend & King 1-800-660-4287

Parking at Downtown hotels is almost always extra, paid on a per night basis, and a flat fee of up to $1 is charged for each phone call made from the room, even if it is a toll free number. Anything you consume from a frigobar 188 montague will be surcharged. You will receive an itemized bill when you check out. Tipping is important for any service 188 montague provided (see p135).