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1926
Harbor Court Hotel
San Francisco, California
Harbor Court Hotel
165 Steuart Street, San Francisco, California 94105 Original Property Opened in 1926 Historic Hotels of America member since 2025Following the streetcar tracks down San Francisco’s famous Market Street past the Ferry Building’s clock tower brings travelers directly to the doors of the historic Harbor Court Hotel. Built in 1926 to house returning servicemen, the red-brick building has borne witness to the transformations of San Francisco Bay, from the building of the Bay Bridge and Alcatraz Prison in the 1930s, to the revitalization of the piers in the early 2000s. With its 131 guestrooms and exquisite Japanese restaurant, Ozumo, Harbor Court Hotel welcomes guests to San Francisco’s vibrant waterfront.
Discover
- Explore the Embarcadero neighborhood, the former epicenter for San Francisco’s massive commercial shipping operations. Hundreds of merchant vessels regularly docked along Embarcadero’s sprawling piers at the height of operations. So many travelers first encountered San Francisco by boat, in fact, that what is now called the waterfront was once called the “City Front.” The remaining historic piers today operate commuter ferries, house popular eateries, and it is the host for the famous sea lion colony.
- Discover the gorgeous Spanish Colonial-inspired aesthetics of Harbor Court Hotel’s brilliant exterior façade. Guests are greeted by wide arched entryways and can find detailed terracotta carvings and stunning clay tile roofing.
- Discover the engineering feat of the San Francisco Bay Bridge. San Franciscans had envisioned a bridge between Oakland and San Francisco since the mid-1800s. The bridge was not constructed until the 1930s, however, and finally opened in 1936, three months before the Golden Gate Bridge. Charles H. Purcell oversaw the project, which included the relocation of 12 underwater telephone cables and the creation of a manmade island to facilitate construction.
Explore
- Explore Coit Tower for its historic murals, sweeping views, and iconic steps. The Art Deco tower was built in 1933 by San Franciscan socialite Lillie Hitchcock Coit and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. Inside, visitors will discover New Deal-era murals depicting life in California alongside breathtaking vistas of the Pacific coast.
- Escape the city streets and unwind in one of San Francisco’s beloved parks. From the green promenades of Golden Gate Park, Mission Dolores Park, and Crissy Field, to the cliffside hiking paths of Lands End and Sutro Park, the green spaces of San Francisco offer recreation with a view.
- Ride the historic cable car down Market Street to Nob Hill, one of the city’s most striking neighborhoods known for its historic mansions. Nob Hill also is home to Grace Cathedral, The San Francisco Cable Car Museum, and upscale dining venues.
Experience
- Embark on tours of the San Franciscan hills. Visit Twin Peaks for short hikes with panoramic views or drive down the famously crooked Lombard Street on Russian Hill. Explore the eucalyptus trees in Mount Sutro’s forest or spot the wild parrots nesting on Telegraph Hill.
- Experience the majesty of the redwood trees at Muir Woods National Monument. Just across the Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods National Monument protects a primeval forest of towering old-growth redwood trees. The tallest tree in the National Monument is 258 feet tall.
- See San Francisco from the water by kayaking along the city’s shoreline or taking a scenic ride on the San Francisco Bay Ferry. A sunset tour will especially provide a charming experience of San Francisco’s beauty.
Taste
- Ozumo restaurant at Harbor Court Hotel offers their chef’s take on contemporary Japanese cuisine that includes exquisite sushi and slow-grilled meats called “robata.” Taste Japanese dishes in San Francisco, including ramen and udon noodles. As a major hub of Japanese migration to the U.S., San Francisco became a culinary center for meals inspired by Japan and the United States alike.
- Try a unique sake from Harbor Court Hotel’s extensive menu at the Sake Lounge. Sake is a Japanese alcoholic beverage brewed in a similar fashion to beer but fermented with rice. Guests at the Sake Lounge can enjoy a curated flight of sake to experience the range of tastes and styles.
- Stroll over to the Ferry Building Marketplace to try some of San Francisco’s best food vendors. The marketplace hosts around 50 local artisans, merchants, and eateries. From oysters and fresh fish to Chinese tea and delectable pastries, Ferry Building Marketplace has options to please any palate.
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