Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf Introduces New Summer Splash Package

As the best hotel in San Francisco’s #1 destination, the newly renovated Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf is introducing the brand new “Summer Splash” package, which is ideal for families headed to San Francisco this summer. As the best child-friendly hotel in San Francisco’s #1 destination, the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf boasts one of the city’s only outdoor, heated pools and is located in the center of all the most popular family attractions.

The “Summer Splash” promotion includes a generous size room for a family of four, full breakfast for two adults and two children, one in-room movie per stay, a coupon per child/per stay for one cookie from Knuckles and a PIER 39 Fun Pack (coupon book). Rates start at only $209 per night. Visit: http://fishermanswharf.hyatt.com or call (415) 563-1234 or toll free (800) 233-1234 and click on or ask for the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf “Special Offers.”

Celebrates Independence Day With Red & White Fleet

Nothing is more spectacular than the San Francisco Bay illuminated with the4^th of July fireworks. Passengers are welcome to enjoy up close views of the patriotic entertainment as well as the city’s night time skyline from aboard Red and White Fleet. Red and White Fleet’s historic ferry boats offer outdoor decks to view the show, as well as indoor spaces to warm up during the cool San Francisco evenings. A full bar is available onboard, with one beer, wine or soda included in the ticket price. Along with the fireworks, passengers also will see the illuminated city skyline and pass by such landmarks as the infamous island of Alcatraz. During and before the fireworks show, the cruise boats will be stationary to secure a good spot for viewing the show. There will be a total of four departures at 7:45pm and 8:15pm with estimated sailing times of about 2 ½ hours each.

Prices are as follows: General Admission = $66; Children under five = free

U.S. Travel Association’s International Pow Wow returns to San Francisco May 21-25, 2011

The San Francisco Travel Association and the city’s hospitality industry are planning to host the U.S. Travel Association’s International Pow Wow on May 21-25, 2011. Read on…

Introducing Our Bar/Bat Mitzvah Package

Recently established, a package has been designed to make the memorable event more cost-effective and simpler to navigate. The package starts at $107 per adult, and $45 per child and includes 1 hour open bar; 4 different passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail reception; 3-course, sit-down lunch, dinner or buffet; Hyatt Select red & white wine service with meal; special parking rate for guests (only $13 per car); special overnight rates for guestrooms; and 1 overnight guestroom for the host, on the event date. Enhancements are available at an additional cost, to include entertainment, lighting, flowers and specialty linens.

The North Point Lounge, accommodating up to 200 guests, has an elegant ambiance. This is a must see location, with a focal point of the stained glass skylight that sits above an elegant centerpiece fountain, the room is further warmed with a fireplace setting off to one side. The Presidio Ballroom, accommodating up to 240 guests, boasts a ceiling of skylights that cast natural light into the venue. Those looking for a unique outdoor reception location, will enjoy the hotel’s beautiful pool deck courtyard.

Among the professional resources the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf has a list of preferred photographers, DJs, bands, linens, florists, bakeries, transportation; all are familiar with the hotel and work with the staff regularly.

For more info, visit www.fishermanswharf.hyattcatering.com or contact Catering Sales Manager, Stephanie Samele, 415-486-4407/Stephanie.Samele@hyatt.com.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration in San Francisco

What do you have planned for Cinco de Mayo? We recommend visiting the Mission District this weekend for traditional fare & dance! Check out Dolores Park festival on Saturday from 10am-6pm. Click here for more information...

Seamen's Memorial Chapel at Fisherman's Wharf

Just like clock work you can hear their melody every hour on the hour and every fifteen minutes in-between. It may not look like Big Ben or sound like St. Peter’s Basilica on Easter morning, but this modest little chapel draped amongst San Francisco’s historic fishing fleet, provides the sweet sound of its bells for all to hear. Built over 30 years ago, the Fishermen’s and Seamen’s Memorial Chapel has served as a haven for visitors, locals and most importantly as a memorial for those lost to the sea. Read on…

Hit a Home Run on Mother's Day"

The perfect environment for families, Knuckles will be featuring a special Mother's Day Buffet brunch on Sunday, May 8 from 6:30-10:30 a.m. Highlights include an omelette station with all the fixins' and candy for the kids as well as hot and cold buffet items. Price is only $30 for adults; $15 for children 4-12 and complimentary for kids under 4. Call 415-486-4340 for reservations

Hop Into Knuckles for Easter

The perfect environment for families, Knuckles is featuring a special Easter Buffet brunch on Sunday, April 24 from 6:30-11:00 a.m. Highlights include an omelette station with all the fixins' and candy for the kids as well as hot and cold buffet items. Price is only $18 for adults; $9 for children 4-12 and complimentary for kids under 4. Call 415-486-4340 for reservations.

Red & White Fleet Introduces Treasure Island Wine Cruise

Anchored in the heart of San Francisco’s #1 destination, the Fisherman’s Wharf-based Red and White Fleet has just announced plans to launch the bay’s only wine tasting cruise. In a destination rich with world-class wineries and stunning vistas, Red and White Fleet is partnering with Classic Cable Car Sightseeing and The Winery SF on Treasure Island to provide a unique tour featuring Northern California’s best attributes all within the boundaries of San Francisco Bay. Read on...

Happy Hour Specials at Knuckles at the Wharf

Join us for Happy Hour at Knuckles at the Wharf!

Monday - Friday 5-7pm

$2 off all draft beers

$5 Canvas wines by the glass

$5 Chicken Wings - Spicy, BBQ or Asian Style $5 Calamari

Hyatt is an Ideal "Hitching Post" for Business Travelers

As the best hotel in San Francisco’s #1 destination, the Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf is the ideal property for business travelers that take a different approach to their out of office ventures. Learn more...

Weddings at the Wharf

Notably “the best hotel in San Francisco’s #1 destination,” the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf is one of the city’s most coveted wedding venues. Read on...

Top 10 Recommended Spas in San Francisco

Hyatt rates the top 10 spas in San Francisco. See who made the list...

Learn More About San Francisco's Musée Mécanique

A large selection of the items in Edward Galland Zelinsky’s collection, Musée Mécanique is home to hundreds of antique electronic games, ranging from orchestrions, coin operated pianos, antique slot machines, and animations, down to small bird boxes and Playland’s notorious “Laughing Sal.” This historic “mechanical museum” is located adjacent to Red and White Fleet’s loading docks at Pier 45 in San Francisco. With free admission, this is one of the best amusements in San Francisco and well worth a visit. Have you ever visited before? If so, what’s your favorite item? For more information, visit the museum in person or go online at http://www.museemecaniquesf.com/

Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf Hits A Home Run With 2011 Room Package

With opening day just around the corner, the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf recently introduced the novelty “Home Run” Room Package to accommodate local fans and those from visiting teams.

Top Ten Explore-Adventures In San Francisco

Check out Hyatt's Top 10 Explore-Adventures in San Francisco...

It's Almost Spring - Time To Explore!

As the best hotel in San Francisco’s #1 destination, the newly renovated Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf offers room packages that appeal to most any mood, including the “Explore” Package. Read on...

"Awaken" Package

As the best hotel in San Francisco’s #1 destination, the newly renovated Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf offers room packages that appeal to most any mood, including the “Awaken” Package.

“Awaken” Package

Perfect for those who just want the basics, the “Awaken” Packagefeatures a guest room for up to two people as well as full American breakfast (in the hotel’s Knuckles Restaurant). Rates start at only $219.

Top Ten Things To Do In The Neighborhood (Of Fisherman’s Wharf)

1. Enjoy public transportation convenience…aboard iconic cable cars or historic street cars


2. Check out all the fun and exciting events to discover why Fisherman's Wharf is San Francisco's #1 visitor destination (ie: Fleet Week)


3. Watch sea lions frolic in the bay, with viewing from the Pier 39 perimeter road


4. Discover the bay at Pier 39’s Aquarium of the Bay (http://www.aquariumofthebay.com/)


5. Experience world famous Ghirardelli chocolate at Ghirardelli Square


6. Explore the National Maritime Museum (http://www.maritime.org/) and the USS Pampanito Submarine Museum www.maritime.org/pamphome.htm


7. Hop on a ferry to Alcatraz (www.nps.gov/alcatraz/)


8. Take a roller coaster ride at an exhibit tracing the fascinating history of Amusement Attractions in America, now open at Pier 45


9. Browse through the flagship Boudin Bakery and enjoy a freshly baked loaf of sourdough


10. Enjoy an Irish coffee at Buena Vista Café, the beverage’s place of origin

Red & White Fleet Video - Discover Alcatraz & The Bay

The family-owned Red and White Fleet has offered tours of San Francisco Bay since 1892. Aboard San Francisco’s oldest sightseeing adventure, guests can enjoy multilingual daytime cruises under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz, relaxed sunset and twilight cruises with appetizers and live music, narrated history cruises, and a variety of great tours on land, including Hop-on Hop-off Tours of San Francisco. For more information, please visit www.redandwhite.com or call (415) 673-2900. Tours depart 8-14 times daily from Pier 43 1/2, on San Francisco’s famous Fisherman’s Wharf.

The Buena Vista — Home of the World’s First Irish Coffee

The original building where the Buena Vista sits today at the corner of Hyde and Beach streets was a boardinghouse until 1916 when the landlord converted the first floor into a saloon. That saloon was named the Buena Vista. (“Good View” in Spanish) and it served as a warm meeting place for hundreds of fishermen and handlers who worked for the nearby Sardine Cannery.

At Buena Vista, they could take in a whiskey while scouting the bay for incoming fishing boats. In 1952, with the help of a Pulitzer-Prize winning writer, the Buena Vista introduced to the world it’s now famous Irish Coffee. Read on…

AMOUR ROMANCE PACKAGE - JUST IN TIME FOR VALENTINE'S DAY

As the best hotel in San Francisco’s #1 destination, the newly renovated Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf offers room packages that appeal to most any mood ~

“Amour Romance” Package

Especially designed for couples, the “Amour Romance” Package sets the stage for romance in one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Starting at only $239, the package includes: accommodations for two, for one night; full American breakfast for two (room service or in Knuckles); bottle of sparkling wine; chocolate covered strawberries; turndown service (on request); and late check out to 2:00 p.m. (on request). Since true romantics can celebrate their love at any time of year, this option is available from now through the December 30, 2011.

Top Ten Romantic Things To Do In San Francisco

1. Walk, bike, run or skip across the Golden Gate Bridge.


2. Enjoy a California Sunset Cruise aboard Red and White Fleet


3. Share a hot fudge Sundae at world famous Ghirardelli chocolate


4. Pack a picnic lunch and bring it on board a rented boat at Golden Gate Park’s Stow Lake


5. Stroll through the Conservatory of Flowers


6. Enjoy a decadent dinner at Hubert Keller’s Fleur de Lys


7. Top off the evening with one of Bubble Lounge’s 300+ Champagnes/sparkling wines


8. Climb half way to the stars aboard one of the city’s iconic cable cars


9. Steal a kiss atop the Filbert Steps before joining the crowd at Coit Tower to view panoramic views of the bay


10. Fly a kite together at Chrissy Field and enjoy views of the Golden Gate Bridge

The Holiday Season is Over...Time to RELAX at Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf

As the best hotel in San Francisco’s #1 destination, the newly renovated Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf offers room packages that appeal to most any mood, including the “Balance Relaxation” Package

“Balance Relaxation” Package

With a host of rejuvenating activities right outside the hotel’s front door, guests can check in with the “Balance Relaxation” Package, leave the car behind and bring balance back to life by enjoying a myriad of activities. This offer includes a sumptuous guest room for one night; full American breakfast for two (valid in hotel’s Knuckles Restaurant) ; and valet parking for one car . Rates for this package start at only $239.

Top Ten (recommended) Spas In San Francisco

1. Kabuki Springs & Spa (kabukisprings.com)
2. Kamalaspa (kamalaspa.com)
3. Spa Radiance (sparadiance.com)
4. Burke Williams Spa (burkewilliamsspa.com)
5. Aura Skin Spa (auraskinspa.com)
6. Recharge Medical and Day Spa (rechargespa.com)
7. Imerial Spa (imperialdayspa.com)
8. International Orange Spa (internationalorange.com)
9. Tru Spa (truspa.com)
10. Therapeia Massage (therapeiamassage.com)

If you are looking to share a glass of bubbly before or after the waterfront fireworks on New Year’s Eve, Knuckles is featuring $5 glass of sparkling wine all night. Happy New Year!

For those that want to stay out of the kitchen on Christmas, check out Knuckles with their three-course, $30 menu…includes on glass of red, white or sparkling wine. Happy holidays!

Tasty Winter Drinks at Knuckles

Knuckles features some tasty winter drinks throughout the holidays: Candy Cane Martini; Blizzard Cocktail; and Red Hot Chocolate. Cheers ~

Candy Cane Martini: 1.5 oz Godiva Liquor; 1 oz Ketel One Vodka; .5 oz Amaretto di Saronna --- shake, strain, serve up in candy cane rimmed, chilled Martini glass

Blizzard Cocktail: 1.25 Jameson’s Irish Whiskey; .5 oz Bailey’s; .5 oz Frangelico; coffee; top with Grand Marnier

Red Hot Chocolate: 1.5 oz Chambord Raspberry Liquor; hot chocolate, made with milk; whipped cream topped with chocolate shavings

Check out the demo...

In the Neighborhood...

HOLIDAY LIGHTS & SIGHTS BOAT PARADE

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 AT 6:00 P.M.

The Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District will once again join the St. Francis Yacht Club to present the oldest and largest lighted boat holiday parade on San Francisco Bay. More than 75 boats festooned with lights & holiday decorations will parade along the waterfront Friday, December 17, 2010 starting at 6:00pm.

A holiday tradition since 1994, this year's parade will include members of St. Francis Yacht Club, Fisherman's Wharf Fishing Fleet, Golden Gate Yacht Club, and the PIER 39 Marina. The parade route will begin at 6:00 pm just east of PIER 39.

Spectators can get a great view from the walkway along the Aquatic Park, PIER 39 Marina Green, and Crissy Field Beach. Restaurants along the Wharf will also offer a fantastic vantage point as well as traditional holiday menus.

The Fisherman's Wharf Fishing Fleet boats will stay lit until January 9, 2011. After the parade, viewing of these spectacular lights can be seen most prominently on Jefferson Street between Jones & Taylor Streets at the Sportfishing Harbor.

Check out Knuckles for Special Football Offers:

- For NFL Sunday and Monday Night Football enthusiasts…enjoy $1 off Coors Light & Miller Lite Drafts, $15 buckets of 5 Coors Light & Miller Lite bottles. Wear NFL jersey to receive 20% off food bill! $5 Bloody Marys from 9am-1pm (on Sundays only).

- Wanna catch the college or Thursday night football action? Check out Knuckles…with $1 off Bud Light & Bud Drafts, $15 buckets of 5 bottles. 20% off food costs for all those in team gear.

Discover Top Ten Reasons to Ring in the New Year in San Francisco, and TAKE THE (HYATT) ELEVATOR HOME THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE

Named the #1 best city in the USA in the recent Conde Nast Traveler 2010 Readers Choice Awards, San Francisco is the ideal destination for celebrating the new year. And, Hyatt has got you covered with packages from San Francisco’s most luxurious waterfront hotel Hyatt Regency San Francisco and the best hotel in the city’s most popular destination Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf. Additionally, in order to help plan an itinerary worth celebrating about, the two hotels have compiled a list of the Top Ten Reasons to Ring in the New Year in San Francisco.

Hyatt Regency San Francisco New Year’s Eve Bayviews and Bubbles Package:

Located right at the center of action for the city’s fireworks celebration, Hyatt Regency San Francisco is offering rates on New Year’s Eve for as low as $219 for a guest room for two people as well as full breakfast buffet on New Year’s Day (which is available to anyone staying over on New Year’s Eve). For those who want to stay indoors and enjoy the festivities in a more exclusive atmosphere, the hotel has the Bayviews and Bubbles upgrade option in Regency Club. For an additional $150, guests will have exclusive access to the private Regency Club; entertainment; sparkling wine; and hors d'oeuvres. For reservations and information, visit www.SanFranciscoHyattRegency.com or call (800) 233-1234.

Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf New Year’s Eve Amour Package:

Designed for couples who want a romantic option for New Year’s Eve, the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf’s New Year’s Eve “Amour Romance” package sets the stage. Starting at only $299, the package includes: accommodations for two, for one night; full American breakfast for two (room service or in Knuckles); bottle of sparkling wine; chocolate covered strawberries; turndown service (on request); and late check out to 2:00 p.m. (on request). For reservations and information, visit http:fishermanswharf.hyatt.com or call (800) 233-1234 and click on or ask for the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf “Special Offers.”

Top Ten Reasons to Ring in 2011 in San Francisco:

1. Chill at the “Mother of all New Years” with Mike Posner at Regency Center
2. Ring it in with the San Francisco Symphony’s New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball
3. Walk, bike, run or skip across the Golden Gate Bridge to start the new fitness regime
4. Enjoy a City Lights Cruise aboard Red and White Fleet
5. Share a hot fudge Sundae at world famous Ghirardelli chocolate
6. Climb half way to the stars aboard one of the city’s iconic cable cars
7. Steal a kiss atop the Filbert Steps before joining the crowd at Coit Tower to view panoramic views of the bay
8. Take a 30-minute flight-seeing tour of the bay with San Francisco Seaplane Tours
9. Rent bikes or roller blades and head out to the 240 miles of scenic Bay Trail
10. Waterfront Fireworks show on New Year's Eve!

Christmas at the Wharf

The Travel Mom, Emily Kaufman, is featuring a contest in which one luck winner will receive a weekend stay at Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf; tickets for a Red and White Fleet Bay Cruise; and PIER 39 VIP passes.

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