Sausalito
Ensconce yourself in one of 31 modern and spacious rooms – most with private deck and wood-burning fireplace – that practically levitate over the water…
Sausalito
Ensconce yourself in one of 31 modern and spacious rooms – most with private deck and wood-burning fireplace – that practically levitate over the water…
Oakland
At the city convention center, downtown's busiest high-rise hotel has been redesigned with local flair. Murals and Oakland-themed art adorn the walls,…
Oakland
While Z touts itself as a boutique property, the courtyard focused layout and comfortable-for-a-business-trip ambiance gives it more of a standard…
Sausalito
Tranquil and inviting, this inn has nine guest rooms in a historical 1869 home and six in a newer building. The more expensive rooms have a Jacuzzi,…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Of the many motels lining Lombard St (Hwy 101), the generic Coventry has the highest quality-to-value ratio, with spacious, well-maintained (if plain)…
Sausalito
Steps away from the ferry in the middle of downtown, this grand 1915 hotel has loads of period charm, paired with modern touches such as satellite TV, DVD…
San Jose
Formerly the Sainte Claire, this atmospheric 1926 landmark hotel overlooking Plaza de Cesar Chavez has a drop-dead gorgeous lobby with stretched-leather…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Good value in the Marina, this vintage 1920s hotel has small, clean rooms with outdated decor, but it's a cozier alternative to a cheap motel. Single-pane…
North Beach & Chinatown
After a major overhaul, Chinatown's former Sam Wong motel now offers good-value rooms heavy on the beige and air freshener. Its main selling point is…
Henry W Coe State Park Campground
San Jose
About 35 miles southeast of San Jose, this huge state park has almost 20 drive-in primitive campsites at the top of an open ridge overlooking the hills…
San Francisco
Far from downtown, this vintage 1950s ocean-side motel has big rooms, where Hunter S Thompson holed up in to write in the '70s. Today it's a mellow,…
San Francisco
Whether you're traveling solo, paired, or with your posse, Willows welcomes you with no-fuss homey comforts. The 12 guestrooms have shared bathrooms, but…
Berkeley
Its decor flirting with flowery, this cute place is a few blocks south from the Telegraph Ave action. The two old houses surrounded by pretty gardens are…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
This standard-issue, two-story motor lodge at the Wharf has clean, nothing-special rooms, ideal for kids who make messes. Some rooms are loud; bring…
Berkeley
Near downtown, this budget motel has a couple dozen good-sized rooms with platform beds, plus free parking. It's a good balance of budget and proximity to…
Oakland
In the East Bay's forested hills, this 5000-acre park has 75 campsites and hot showers. Open year-round.
Berkeley
At the 100-year-old downtown Y building, rates for well-worn, spartan private rooms (all with shared bath) include use of the sauna, pool and fitness…
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