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Inn at The Presidio



Inn at The Presidio is the first hotel to open in the Presidio of San Francisco, a National Historic Landmark and a national park site at the Golden Gate, one of America’s most beautiful and renowned locations. The Inn offers guests an authentic historic experience and exceptional recreational and leisure opportunities. The Presidio is just minutes from neighborhood shopping districts and only a short distance from downtown San Francisco, North Beach, Union Square, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Ferry Building, and Golden Gate Park. Marin County and the Wine Country are across the Golden Gate Bridge to the north. Inn at The Presidio is the only new hotel to open in San Francisco in 2012. Once one of the oldest military posts in the country, the Presidio is an urban national park and National Historic Landmark District in a major metropolitan area. The INN offers the best of both worlds: a hidden getaway in a national park filled with historic buildings, miles of trails and other recreational opportunities, abundant wildlife, and stunning bay and bridge vistas, with the rich urban life of San Francisco just outside its gates.  Location: Main Post, Presidio of San Francisco, 42 Moraga Ave. SF, CA 94129 www.innatthepresidio.com, General Manager Terry Haney (415) 689- 4287 THaney@innatthepresidio.com

San Francisco’s Red and White Fleet
 
San Francisco Bay Tour Options (on-going and seasonal): As the only San Francisco bay
tour company to offer audio tours in 12 languages, Red and White Fleet is the city’s original sightseeing company, celebrating its 120th anniversary in 2012.  The company features three ongoing, distinct cruise options, namely the Golden Gate Bay Cruise; California Sunset Cruise; and the new Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise. Additionally, the fleet offers seasonal cruises for Mother’s Day, Fourth of July, San Francisco PRIDE and Fleet Week.
 
Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise --- NEW TOUR: Last year, Red and White Fleet launched a brand new bay tour, the only one of its kind.  Introduced to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge, passengers have the opportunity to cruise under both the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge (which also celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2011), each magnificent architectural wonders where the featured views are up close and personal. Includes headphone audio tour in 12 languages.  Available from March 25 through Fall, 2012.
 
California Sunset & Twilight Cruises: Another “only one of its kind,” the California Sunset Cruise and the California Twilight Cruise run seasonally with the Sunset Cruise available from April to October and the Twilight Cruise available from November to March.  Both of these options are casual two-hour tours where passengers enjoy views of the city’s spectacular nightscape, live guitar entertainment, hearty appetizers and a hot or cold beverage from the bar.  Nestled into the warm and cozy atmosphere of Red and White Fleet’s historic ferry boats, passengers pass along the dramatically lit skyline of San Francisco.
 
Audio Tour in 12 Languages: Red and White Fleet is San Francisco’s only bay tour operator to offer multilingual bay cruises. Twelve languages are available on both the Golden Gate Bay Tour and the Bridge 2 Bridge Tour in the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Thai and Hindi.
 
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America’s Cup Viewing:  As things start to take shape for the 2012 & 2013 America’s Cup events on San Francisco Bay, Red and White Fleet’s day time cruises will provide for great viewing opportunities of the races, as our vessels will tour around the general area of the races.
 
Theme Events and Private Parties:  Although Red and White Fleet can customize any private charter, the standard cruise line up already features such thematic parties as jazz and casino sailings; California Sunset & Twilight Cruises; Treasure Island Wine Cruises; Bollywood-Style Indian Sunset Cruises; and Weddings.
 
Sailing Past San Francisco’s Historic Landmarks (Photo Tour Of San Francisco): While cruising on any one of Red and White Fleet’s primary cruises, passengers will enjoy the best panoramic views and photo opportunities that include, but are not limited to: San Francisco city skyline; Golden Gate Bridge; Bay Bridge; Alcatraz; Sausalito; Fort Mason; Angel Island; Treasure Island; Bay Bridge; AT&T Park; Fisherman’s Wharf; Aquatic Park; and Coit Tower.
 
Free Parking: Even in San Francisco, it’s possible to land on “Free Parking.” Red and White
Fleet validates one hour of parking for guests at the time of cruise departure. Valid at triangle lot only in front of Pier 43½ and behind Boudin Bakery, anytime between 10:00 a.m. and Midnight.
 
Red and White Fleet’s Place In San Francisco History: Red and White Fleet is the original San Francisco bay tour company, started by local business icon, Thomas Crowley in 1892.  The first vessel to transport passengers around the bay was a Whitehall rowboat (18-20 feet long).  The company has gone on to serve millions of passengers over the last 118 years.  (Editor’s Note: timeline of SF’s/Red and White Fleet’s history also available with photos)
 
San Francisco’s Historical Family-Owned Landmarks: Red and White Fleet is one of the last local, family-owned hospitality icons. The original San Francisco bay tour company is in great company with such landmarks as: The Wax Museum; Scoma’s Restaurant; Musee Mechanique (mechanical museum); and Alioto’s.
 
Building Toward The Future (Fisherman’s Wharf): The goal of the Pier 43½ and promenade development project is to improve the public realm by removing most of Pier 43½, repairing and reconstructing the shoreline and existing seawall, constructing a pedestrian promenade, making sidewalk improvements and installing several small commercial enterprises (vendor carts and some outdoor dining).
 
Protecting The Environment: Red and White Fleet has earned great accolades for its conservation efforts, including the State of California’s WRAP award for 11+ years.  The company’s practices support the protection of marine life and conservation of natural resources and shoreline. Initiatives include use of marine bio-diesels; beta testing use of alternative fuel; and working with local and state-wide agencies to implement new fuel sources for Bay Area vessels.
 
Corporate Culture: This family-owned business is unique in the Bay Area’s bay tour industry because the employees really matter. They are encouraged to take ownership for their individual roles and they feel valued. Above and beyond, the “crew’s” sense of value transcends financial goals. Additionally, Red and White Fleet’s objectives to cultivate community, preservation of local history and incorporate environmental sustainability are all important factors in the commitment the company has with its entire staff.
 
Inland Boatman’s Union (IBU): Red and White Fleet employees are members of the IBU and
the company is supportive of the union’s objectives and initiatives.
 
Since it’s origin during the Golden Gate International Exposition of 1939, millions of locals and visitors alike have enjoyed a journey aboard Red and White Fleet’s Golden Gate Bay Cruise, where tours lead passengers past San Francisco’s biggest landmarks, including under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz. Ideal for entertaining guests from near and far, features of the tour include: Red and White Fleet’s exclusive headphone audio, available in 12 languages; up close views of marine wildlife (seagulls, pelicans, sea lions and even dolphins). A cash bar with drinks, snacks and merchandise is available. Starting every day* at 10:00 a.m., Red And White Fleet has eight – fourteen daily departures from Pier 43½, which is located in the very heart of Fisherman’s Wharf.
 
For bookings and additional information, visit www.redandwhite.com or call (415) 673-2900.