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Distinctive Bed and Breakfast accommodations located in the Richmond District, a quiet residential neighborhood just six blocks from Ocean Beach and three blocks from Golden Gate Park. The two guest rooms have comfortable queen sized antique beds with cozy down comforters. Plush terry robes are provided. Curl up with one of the fascinating books about San Francisco's past or browse through the many brochures on San Francisco Bay Area attractions. Yes, there is a television with cable in each room and a DVD player if you wish to enjoy a movie. NOW AVAILABLE on DVD: collection of old movies filmed in San Francisco. Need a midnight snack, there are always home made cookies in the cookie jar. Walk on the beach at sunset or enjoy a quiet dinner at the world famous Cliff House, over looking the Pacific Ocean. Be sure to visit Musee Mechanique, with the largest collection of antique penny arcade machines in the world and Camera Obscura, a life size, walk in camera. Just blocks away, with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge, is the Palace of the Legion of Honor, an art museum and Lincoln Golf Course. There are many interesting restaurants within walking distance, check our menus. In nearby Golden Gate Park, enjoy Steinhart Aquarium and Hall of Sciences or explore the Strybing Arboretum and Botanical Gardens with its majestic Redwood trees. Relax in the simple beauty of the Japanese Tea Garden or ride on our elegantly restored carousel. Walk around Stow Lake or rent a pedal boat after visiting our buffalo paddock. Bicyclists and skaters can enjoy the park on Sundays when cars are restricted. Ride a painted pony at San Francisco Zoo, this carousel by master carver Marcus Illions is a classic. Horses can be rented nearby for sunset beach rides. Fort Funston with its magnificient ocean views is popular with hang gliders as well as hikers. The Presidio of San Francisco, one of our newest national parks was one of the most important military posts on the West Coast. Fort Point, a brick and granite fortress, built between 1853 - 1861 is tucked under the Golden Gate Bridge. The Presidio Visitor's Center offers information, maps and interesting walking tours. Crissy Field, a former Army air field is a newly recreated tidal marsh. It is great for coastal bird watching, wetlands ecology and native plants. Visit the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Visitor's Center at Crissy Field too.
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