Zeum :: San Francisco, California

Opened in 1998 as part of an urban renewal projects in the South of Market area, Zeum, San Francisco’s Children’s Museum is a unique hands-on multimedia arts and technology museum for kids of all ages. The goal of Zeum is to teach how combining creativity, collaboration and communication can inspire new ideas and innovative solutions. Zeum is housed in an amazing 34,000 sq. ft. facility that was designed by acclaimed architect Adele Naude Santos. Each year it teaches and entertains over 250,000 visitors with features like technology studios, interactive activity stations, exhibit galleries, exhibition space and a 200 seat theater. The focus of the museum is on five core arts and media Read more

Hotel Nikko :: San Francisco, California

Nestled in bustling downtown San Francisco, the Hotel Nikko is a luxurious sanctuary in the heart of the city. With its great location, the Hotel Nikko is just a short walk from Moscone Center, the Powell Street cable cars, MOMA, and the financial district. It is also steps away from Union Square; packed with all the shopping, theaters, and dining that you could want. This Japanese owned hotel creates an amazing blend of Asian influences and modern conveniences that make it one of the premier luxury hotels in the area. The twenty five story hotel offers a variety of accommodations such as deluxe rooms as well as five different types of suites. It also is home to Read more

San Francisco Pride Festival :: California

The 1960s and 1970s were a time of great leaps in the Civil Rights Movement, but none as great as that in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) community. Much of the push for these changes came out of San Francisco, California. Since 1970, the San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Celebration (commonly known as the San Francisco Pride Festival) has gathered together those of all levels of the Kinsey Scale. With their families and friends, those of the LGBT community come to celebrate their freedom and their love in the welcoming arms of the City of San Francisco. Read more

Coit Tower :: San Francisco

Coit Tower sits at the top of Telegraph Hill in San Francisco and provides you with one of the best viewpoints in the city. Built in 1933, the art deco tower was designed by architects Arthur Brown, Jr. and Henry Howard and is decorated with murals by 26 different artists. Read more

Golden Gate Bridge :: San Francisco

The first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of San Francisco is the Golden Gate Bridge.  Named for the Golden Gate Straight that it crosses, the bridge was the engineering achievement of Joseph B Strauss.  Although told that such a bridge could not be built, construction began on January 5, 1933.  Read more