San Francisco is known for her elaborate history, winding streets, and of course the iconic trolley cars. But locals of San Francisco know there is so much more to Golden City than the average tourist attractions. Below are top ten insider tips from Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco — the guide to all this great city has to offer by way of enriching the mind, body and spirit.
Top ten insider tips from Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
For the mind:
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Commonwealth Club of San Francisco – The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation’s oldest and largest public affairs forum, bringing together its more than 18,000 members for more than 400 annual events on topics ranging across politics, culture, society and the economy.
- City Arts & Lectures – Since 1980, City Arts & Lectures has presented events with leading figures in the world of art and ideas. Each season, there are more than fifty lectures and onstage conversations – and a few surprise performances – with outstanding figures in literature, criticism, science, and the performing arts, offering the most diverse perspectives about ideas and values.
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) – SFMOMA is offering a series of exhibitions and events celebrating the 75th anniversary of the museum.
For the body:
- Paradise Loop bike ride – The Paradise Loop is a popular local scenic road ride that begins in San Francisco, heads out to Tiburon, then loops around the Tiburon peninsula.
- Sports Club/LA – The Mind Body Studios, located within the club on the 4th floor of Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco, offer a sunlit oasis where members can easily integrate a true Mind/Body experience into their fitness routine. The specially designed studios provide a unique combination of serene and expansive light-filled studio rooms, an extensive and diverse class schedule, elite instructors, access to nationally known practitioners, and private studios for one-on-one and duet sessions.
- Earthbody Spa in Hayes Valley– The spa offers restorative bodywork, organic skincare and herbal rituals though ecologically responsible principles. Rooted in contemplative practice and inspired by ancient traditions, Earthbody provides truly holistic therapy in balance with the Earth for the benefit of the body.
- Four Hills Hike in San Francisco – Roaming over four high points in the centre of San Francisco, this hike is a wealth of glorious views of the city, the Bay, the ocean, the islands, and both famous bridges. Between the Castro and the Haight, you’ll see what the rich do to their tree stumps, a showcase for native wildflower restoration.
For the spirit:
- Sunrise or sunset at Marin Headlands – This stunning sunset overlooks the Golden Gate Bridge, they city skyline and the Pacific Ocean
- San Francisco Zen Center’s Green Gulch Farm and Meditation Center – Located on Highway 1 in the town of Muir Beach, about 45 minutes North of San Francisco, the Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, also known as Green Dragon Temple (Soryu-ji), is a Buddhist practice centre in the Japanese Soto Zen tradition offering training in Zen meditation and ordinary work.
- Glide Memorial Church – Offering Gospel services on Sundays, Glide Memorial Church is a radically inclusive, just and loving community mobilised to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalisation.