Fresh Catch
Enjoy a bowl of clam chowder in the Embarcadero's Ferry Terminal building, or sample fresh, local organic produce in the farmers market on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
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Just Slide
There are two ways of getting into the trendy, cavelike Slide nightclub: Take the stairs or go down the serpentine slide. At the bottom, you'll be greeted by video screens flashing images of San Francisco and DJs blasting '80s and '90s dance music.
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Air Walk
The rooms of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel feature Asian-inspired furnishings and panoramic views of the city. Located on the top 11 floors of one of the Financial District's tallest buildings, the hotel offers sublime views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Aroma Therapy
For French roast and organic selections of java, head to Ritual Coffee Roasters. Read the morning paper or admire the local artwork as you munch on a vegan pastry.
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A Luxurious Location
Next to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and across the street from Yerba Buena Gardens is the classic choice for luxury lovers, the St. Regis Hotel.
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California Cuisine
Lounge in a wicker chair and order the Tuna Five, the signature dish of the Ame restaurant in the St. Regis. The Asian-Italian fusion in dishes like al dente spaghettini smothered in miso butter exemplify Californian gastronomy.
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Funky Fun
The vibrant decor of the boutique Hotel Triton includes a boat-shaped reception desk and a mural of the sea god himself. Check out the suites decorated by musicians-turned-interior-designers Carlos Santana and Jerry Garcia.
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On the Waterfront
The Hotel Vitale, an elegant building from powerhouse California firm Heller-Manus Architects, is the latest luxury boutique hotel to hit the revitalized Embarcadero waterfront.
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