What better way to say goodbye to the summer than a stay in "Everybody's Favorite City"?
The weather is usually the best of the year... we have a cold glass of wine waiting for you on the North Beach roof deck (if you can take your eyes off the gorgeous panoramic views!). Our "Painted Lady", (One of the famous Seven Sisters of Postcard Row) is all polished up and waiting for your private tour. Our locations can't be beat if you just want to wander and take it all in and the properties themselves have been given lots of really nice upgrades... come and see for yourself.
Rates starting at $90.00 and up for shared bathrooms and $125.00 and up for private bathrooms. Make sure you mention "Labor Day Special" when calling...1-888-982-2632 (US & Canada) or locally 415-252-1277. Don't miss out, limited availability at these rates!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Limousine or sedan Trips to the Wine Country, Carmel/Monterey or just the airport?
Our Limousine or Sedan Service will make you never want to take a cab again!
Over many years guests at the Golden Bear have enjoyed our special relationship (and prices) with an elite local sedan and limousine company. The owner, the ever-charming Benjamin provides guests at Golden Bear with punctual and elegant transporation at very competitive prices. Why take a cab?
Why take a tour bus to the wine country and go to second rate wineries? Get a customized tour of the wineries and attractions that you want to see. Why rent a car and not be able to enjoy the wine tasting? Our guests over the years have counted as one of the highlights of their San Francisco stay these lovely private tours of the wine country.
Why miss out on all the lovely scenery on Hiway 1 on the way to Monterey and Carmel- The cost of a private car and driver are not far off from group bus tours or hiring a rental car (especially if you have a small group). No searching or paying for parking. No added gas bills. No renter's insurance... just get in the limo and go!
Book a room today! www.sfgoldenbear.net Ask Agatha for details when booking and let her make the arrangements. 1-888-982-2632
Over many years guests at the Golden Bear have enjoyed our special relationship (and prices) with an elite local sedan and limousine company. The owner, the ever-charming Benjamin provides guests at Golden Bear with punctual and elegant transporation at very competitive prices. Why take a cab?
Why take a tour bus to the wine country and go to second rate wineries? Get a customized tour of the wineries and attractions that you want to see. Why rent a car and not be able to enjoy the wine tasting? Our guests over the years have counted as one of the highlights of their San Francisco stay these lovely private tours of the wine country.
Why miss out on all the lovely scenery on Hiway 1 on the way to Monterey and Carmel- The cost of a private car and driver are not far off from group bus tours or hiring a rental car (especially if you have a small group). No searching or paying for parking. No added gas bills. No renter's insurance... just get in the limo and go!
Book a room today! www.sfgoldenbear.net Ask Agatha for details when booking and let her make the arrangements. 1-888-982-2632
Free Music and Cultural offerings September and October in San Francisco
Many comment that our city can be quite expensive. It is also a city that offers many wonderful free activities and cultural opportunities for the entire family. September and October offer visitors and local residents some of the best weather of the year in San Francisco. Below are some offerings that only prove that "the best things in life are free"!
The Golden Gate Park City Band
Free Sunday Concerts 127th Season
The Spreckles Temple of Music, Music Concourse (between the DeYoung Museum and the Academy of Sciences)
All concerts start at 1PM and last until 2:30-2:45.
There will not be a concert on September 13th (due to band vacation)
Classical, Ethnic, Broadway, Marches and Standards with Dancers, Performers, Singers.
http://www.goldengateparkband.org
Many of San Francisco's finest museums offer free days on one of the first days of each month. Below is a detailed list of partcipating museums and their "free" days.
Free 1st Sunday
Asian Art Museum200 Larkin Street (between Fulton & McAllister)Civic Center, across from City HallSan Francisco, CA 94102Tel: (415) 581-3500Also discounted every Thursday evening: $5.00 after 5:00p
Free 1st Tuesday
Cartoon Art Museum655 Mission Street (between 2nd & 3rd)San Francisco, CA 94105Tel: (415) 581-3500First Tuesday is “Pay What You Wish Day.”
de Young MuseumGolden Gate Park50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DriveSan Francisco, CA 94118Tel: (415) 863-3330Also: $2 discount on regular admission with Muni pass or transfer.
Legion of HonorLincoln Park34th Avenue & Clement StreetSan Francisco, CA 94121Tel: (415) 863-3330Also: $2 discount on regular admissionwith Muni pass or transfer.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SF MOMA)151 Third Street (between Mission and Howard)San Francisco, CA 94103Tel: (415) 357-4000Also discounted every Thursday evening: Half price admission from 6:00p to 9:00p.
Yerba Buena Center Galleries701 Mission StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102Tel: (415) 978-2700
Free 1st Wednesday
Exploratoriumat the Palace of Fine Arts3601 Lyon StreetSan Francisco, CA 94123Tel: (415) 561-0399Groups of 10+ must have reservations
Bay Area Discovery MuseumEast Fort Baker557 McReynolds RoadSausalito, CA 94965Tel: (415) 339-3900From 9a to 4p, beginning October 1, 2008. Replaces Free Second Saturday afternoons.
Free 1st Thursday
Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive2626 Bancroft Way2621 Durant Avenue(Between College & Telegraph)Berkeley, CA 94720Tel: (510) 642-0808Free admission to galleries, public programs, and 5:30p PFA screening.
Burlingame Pez Museum214 California DriveBurlingame, CA 94010Tel: (650) 347-2301
Fort Point
The famous civil War era fortress below Golden Gate Bridge is a free museum always. Open daily untill 6 p.m.
Alamo Square Park and the "Painted Ladies"
Enjoy a picnic in Alamo Square Park and take in one of San Francisco's most iconic views. With the Old city in the foreground and the dramtic skyline of new san Francisco in the background- this has become one of SF's top attractions. It is also the location of many of San Francisco's most popular films and TV series... Full House, Junior, Tales of the City, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Dr Doolitlle II, The Princess diaries etc etc. After your picnic, guests at Golden Bear can join in a glass of wine and a tour inside one of these famous private homes.
Keep posted to this blog for more free events!
The Golden Gate Park City Band
Free Sunday Concerts 127th Season
The Spreckles Temple of Music, Music Concourse (between the DeYoung Museum and the Academy of Sciences)
All concerts start at 1PM and last until 2:30-2:45.
There will not be a concert on September 13th (due to band vacation)
Classical, Ethnic, Broadway, Marches and Standards with Dancers, Performers, Singers.
http://www.goldengateparkband.org
Many of San Francisco's finest museums offer free days on one of the first days of each month. Below is a detailed list of partcipating museums and their "free" days.
Free 1st Sunday
Asian Art Museum200 Larkin Street (between Fulton & McAllister)Civic Center, across from City HallSan Francisco, CA 94102Tel: (415) 581-3500Also discounted every Thursday evening: $5.00 after 5:00p
Free 1st Tuesday
Cartoon Art Museum655 Mission Street (between 2nd & 3rd)San Francisco, CA 94105Tel: (415) 581-3500First Tuesday is “Pay What You Wish Day.”
de Young MuseumGolden Gate Park50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DriveSan Francisco, CA 94118Tel: (415) 863-3330Also: $2 discount on regular admission with Muni pass or transfer.
Legion of HonorLincoln Park34th Avenue & Clement StreetSan Francisco, CA 94121Tel: (415) 863-3330Also: $2 discount on regular admissionwith Muni pass or transfer.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SF MOMA)151 Third Street (between Mission and Howard)San Francisco, CA 94103Tel: (415) 357-4000Also discounted every Thursday evening: Half price admission from 6:00p to 9:00p.
Yerba Buena Center Galleries701 Mission StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102Tel: (415) 978-2700
Free 1st Wednesday
Exploratoriumat the Palace of Fine Arts3601 Lyon StreetSan Francisco, CA 94123Tel: (415) 561-0399Groups of 10+ must have reservations
Bay Area Discovery MuseumEast Fort Baker557 McReynolds RoadSausalito, CA 94965Tel: (415) 339-3900From 9a to 4p, beginning October 1, 2008. Replaces Free Second Saturday afternoons.
Free 1st Thursday
Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive2626 Bancroft Way2621 Durant Avenue(Between College & Telegraph)Berkeley, CA 94720Tel: (510) 642-0808Free admission to galleries, public programs, and 5:30p PFA screening.
Burlingame Pez Museum214 California DriveBurlingame, CA 94010Tel: (650) 347-2301
Fort Point
The famous civil War era fortress below Golden Gate Bridge is a free museum always. Open daily untill 6 p.m.
Alamo Square Park and the "Painted Ladies"
Enjoy a picnic in Alamo Square Park and take in one of San Francisco's most iconic views. With the Old city in the foreground and the dramtic skyline of new san Francisco in the background- this has become one of SF's top attractions. It is also the location of many of San Francisco's most popular films and TV series... Full House, Junior, Tales of the City, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Dr Doolitlle II, The Princess diaries etc etc. After your picnic, guests at Golden Bear can join in a glass of wine and a tour inside one of these famous private homes.
Keep posted to this blog for more free events!
Chocolate Festival at Ghirardelli Square Sept 12 & 13th!
CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 12-13
Indulge in chocolate delicacies, sip wine and
enjoy chocolate inspired family activities.
Proceeds benefit Project Open Hand.
Chef Demonstrations in the West Plaza
SATURDAY
1pm: Mitchell Hughes, Spun Sugar
2pm: Casey Thompson, Top Chef Finalist
3pm: Kara Lind, Kara's Cupcakes
4pm: Ghirardelli Chocolate School by Steve Genzoli
SUNDAY
1pm: Jason Etzkin, Fairmont San Francisco
2pm: Casey Thompson, Top Chef Finalist
3pm: Rebecca Lugtu, Sweet Dreams Bakery
4pm: Ghirardelli Chocolate School by Steve Genzoli•
Wine & Chocolate Pairing Seminars
at Cellar 360 at 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30
Space is limited; 1st come, 1st served
$5 per person (refunded with bottle purchase)•
Chocolate Tea Party
Saturday at 3pm and 5pm & Sunday at 3pm
Crown & Crumpet will host a tea & chocolate pairing on their patio.
Enjoy 3 types of chocolate tea paired with food items such as chocolate chip scones, tea-infused truffles and chocolate-hazelnut tea sandwiches for just $12.
Space is very limited, advanced reservations recommended. Call 415-771-4252 for reservations.•
Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest
on the Main Stage at 2pm daily!
Earthquake (adults) on Saturday only. Children's contest both days.
SEPTEMBER 12-13
Indulge in chocolate delicacies, sip wine and
enjoy chocolate inspired family activities.
Proceeds benefit Project Open Hand.
Chef Demonstrations in the West Plaza
SATURDAY
1pm: Mitchell Hughes, Spun Sugar
2pm: Casey Thompson, Top Chef Finalist
3pm: Kara Lind, Kara's Cupcakes
4pm: Ghirardelli Chocolate School by Steve Genzoli
SUNDAY
1pm: Jason Etzkin, Fairmont San Francisco
2pm: Casey Thompson, Top Chef Finalist
3pm: Rebecca Lugtu, Sweet Dreams Bakery
4pm: Ghirardelli Chocolate School by Steve Genzoli•
Wine & Chocolate Pairing Seminars
at Cellar 360 at 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30
Space is limited; 1st come, 1st served
$5 per person (refunded with bottle purchase)•
Chocolate Tea Party
Saturday at 3pm and 5pm & Sunday at 3pm
Crown & Crumpet will host a tea & chocolate pairing on their patio.
Enjoy 3 types of chocolate tea paired with food items such as chocolate chip scones, tea-infused truffles and chocolate-hazelnut tea sandwiches for just $12.
Space is very limited, advanced reservations recommended. Call 415-771-4252 for reservations.•
Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest
on the Main Stage at 2pm daily!
Earthquake (adults) on Saturday only. Children's contest both days.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
When You are In San Francisco Don't Miss Beach Blanket Babylon
This year Beach Blanket Babylon is celebrating its 35th Anniversary. This is a show that tourists and natives alike flock too.. In San Francisco we do not ask "if" you have seen BBB- but "how many times have you seen" BBB. Called the world's longest running musical revue...it is a must see. Hilarious pop and political spoofs with gigantic hats and one show-stopping number after another. The show changes with the news and current events.
... and yes- that is the Golden Bear Postcard Row House on the finale hat!
Book a room at the Golden Bear North Beach/Telegraph Hill and you are a few short blocks away. Book our Pacific Heights property and you are only minutes away by cab or car. All guests are welcome for a complementary wine gathering at our famous Painted Lady on Alamo Square.
To book accommodation: 1-888-982-2632
Click the BBB link for tickets. http://www.beachblanketbabylon.com/
History and Good Food in this limited edition Cookbook by the owners of Golden Bear
"Treasured Recipes of San Francisco's Grand Victorians (1096-2006)" commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the great 1906 earthquake 
is a beautifully illustrated, (by Kit Haskell), cookbook with recipes from the kitchens of San Francisco's most famous Victorian homes and churches. 100% of the proceeds of this collector's edition goes to The Victorian Alliance of San Francisco- an organization dedicated to education and preservation of the city's priceless architecture.
Copies are available by request during your stay at a special Golden Bear price. Just ask your host.
is a beautifully illustrated, (by Kit Haskell), cookbook with recipes from the kitchens of San Francisco's most famous Victorian homes and churches. 100% of the proceeds of this collector's edition goes to The Victorian Alliance of San Francisco- an organization dedicated to education and preservation of the city's priceless architecture.Copies are available by request during your stay at a special Golden Bear price. Just ask your host.
Golden Bear Celebration of Fleet Week October 8-13 2009
San Francisco enjoys some of it's best weather the last weeks of September through the first weeks of October. Guests at the Golden Bear enjoy 1st balcony seats to one of the most exciting events of the city's calendar... The Blue Angels airshow and the Columbus Day parade. Guests, friends and neighbors are invited to a lunch with open buffet and refreshments and some of the best views in town. Book now and bring your sunscreen and cameras! See the link below for the official event website.
1-888-982-2632 For reservations
All pictures above taken from the roofdeck. The first three are by Lucie L.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Current and Upcoming main-stage Theatre in San Francisco
Are you a theatre lover?
The Golden Bear has from the very beginning, been a home to many Broadway actors visiting our city while on national theatre tours. Just as often we have welcomed theatre goers who come to the city to see the newest pre-Broadway tryout or the hottest touring company. If you live in San Francisco and would like an evening or a weekend in the heart of it all- including a night at the theater... give us a call. If you are visiting here from any domestic or international location and would like a taste of some of the best American theatre has to offer... we look forward to your visit. Click on the link below to see what is being offered at some of the larger theatre venues over the next weeks and months. Please call to book your room at 1-888-982-2632.
http://www.shnsf.com/
The Golden Bear has from the very beginning, been a home to many Broadway actors visiting our city while on national theatre tours. Just as often we have welcomed theatre goers who come to the city to see the newest pre-Broadway tryout or the hottest touring company. If you live in San Francisco and would like an evening or a weekend in the heart of it all- including a night at the theater... give us a call. If you are visiting here from any domestic or international location and would like a taste of some of the best American theatre has to offer... we look forward to your visit. Click on the link below to see what is being offered at some of the larger theatre venues over the next weeks and months. Please call to book your room at 1-888-982-2632.
http://www.shnsf.com/
The Conservatory of Flowers Edible Expeditions. We have last-minute availability starting at $90 and up per night
Come into the city and visit the Conservatory of Flowers. They have a wonderful new exhibit featuring plants that we eat "Edible Expeditions". This is a chance to see plants from around the world that give us coffee, vanilla, rice and spices.
While you are in the Golden Gate Park it is a great place to have a picnic or rent a boat and go around Stow Lake. One can even rent a bicycle and see the park way from the car... or if you are walking, even better, to explre this urban oasis.
There are great restaurants and cafes along 9th Avenue where visitors can pick up a picnic and enjoy our lush park.
Call us for last minute availability starting at $90.00 per night with a queen bed, shared bathroom (regularly $125.00) or we have rooms with queen beds and private bathrooms starting at $125.00 and up. Limited availability so call us before all the rooms are gone for this week. 1-888-982-2632
For the Conservatory homepage: http://www.conservatoryofflowers.org/whatsnew/index.htm
While you are in the Golden Gate Park it is a great place to have a picnic or rent a boat and go around Stow Lake. One can even rent a bicycle and see the park way from the car... or if you are walking, even better, to explre this urban oasis.
There are great restaurants and cafes along 9th Avenue where visitors can pick up a picnic and enjoy our lush park.
Call us for last minute availability starting at $90.00 per night with a queen bed, shared bathroom (regularly $125.00) or we have rooms with queen beds and private bathrooms starting at $125.00 and up. Limited availability so call us before all the rooms are gone for this week. 1-888-982-2632
For the Conservatory homepage: http://www.conservatoryofflowers.org/whatsnew/index.htm
Thursday, July 23, 2009
San Francisco Marathon this Sunday July 26, 2009
We still have rooms... The San Francisco Marathon is this Sunday July 26, 2009. It promises to be one of the best and most exiting marathons ever. Whether you are a participant or a spectator our comfortable Queen and King sized beds will welcome you at the end of the day. A glass of wine on our North Beach rooftop or at our famous "Postcard Row Painted Lady" offers a refreshing cap to an afternoon with all that fresh fog-infused air. Call for reservations and take advantage of our summer discounts by mentioning this blog.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Welcome and Changes to Our Site.
Keep posted to our site for a number of changes and new pictures. We hope it will make your booking experience more enjoyable and easy.
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