Sunday, September 30, 2012

el puerto santa maria Coit Tower Perched on Telegraph Hill, this Art Deco sentinel takes the form of a giant fluted column





Coit Tower Perched on Telegraph Hill, this Art Deco sentinel takes the form of a giant fluted column. Reminiscent of Renaissance towers, the column is 63-meters tall and is perforated around the top with arched openings and

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In the heart of the Theater District, this quirky but extremely comfortable hotel is run to perfection. The fairy- tale decor is joyously original, being at once a celebration of color and elegance, and the beds may be the most comfortable in the world. The stylish restaurant is an attraction in itself.

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