If you decide to take a family summer vacation to San Francisco, here are some suggestions for accommodations and activities that are sure to please you and your family.

The Westin St. Francis, found in the heart of Union Square, is a fabulous place for you and your family to stay. The hotel is within walking distance of fabulous shopping, the theatre district, restaurants, and museums. The Westin group of hotels is known for being family friendly and the St. Francis is a perfect case in point. You should find your accommodates to be luxurious, whether you choose a family suite or a deluxe room. Typical amenities include: refrigerators, cribs, roll away beds, a child size breakfast, lunch and dinner menu at the hotel’s restaurant.

What makes this hotel so family friendly is the service provided which includes gifts for your children such as hats, shampoo, and crayons. The hotel also caters to the adult members of your party with onsite barber and beauty shops, concierge services, dry cleaning services, a fitness center, and room service.

If you wish to dine in you can be assured of haute cuisine and have your choice of three restaurants which offer award winning fare from traditional to casual dining. Children’s menu’s are available as well and even special dietary needs are considered. Be assured your family’s gastronomical needs will be well taken care of during your stay at the Westin St. Francis.

Among the many activities you and your family can engage in while in San Francisco are the following tours: A ferry ride around Alcatraz Island (while all the way Tony Bennett sings his famous “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”), Yosemite and giant Sequoias Minivan tour, Monterey, Carmel and the 17-Mile Drive tour including Monterey Bay Aquarium, take a cable car tour of San Francisco, walk or drive down the most crooked street in the world – Lombard Street, visit Coit Tower, or rent a car and take a side trip to the lovely quaint town of Salsalito, just across the Golden Gate Bridge.

Plan on spending lunch or dinner at Fisherman’s Wharf where Ghirardelli Square is home to over 50 restaurants, shops, plazas, and incredible views of the bay. Take your kids to the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop for their world-renowned hot fudge sundaes. Don’t forget to buy a box of their world-famous chocolate as well.

You and your family will create once in a lifetime memories of San Francisco. San Francisco’s rolling hills and beautiful landscape will instantly capture your heart!

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