Historic Hotels of America

Discover San Francisco on Omni San Francisco Hotel’s complimentary walking tour, offered in partnership with SF City Guides. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, each tour explores the surrounding neighborhood’s rich history and distinctive architecture. No two tours are ever the same, so every walk offers a new surprise.
Admire the grand Nob Hill residences along California Street, which were once home to the mansions of the Big Four railroad tycoons. Stroll over to Grace Cathedral, which sits on the grounds of the mansion of railroad baron and banker William Henry Crocker, who donated the land after the 1906 earthquake destroyed the mansion.
Explore Huntington Park, which is set in the footprint of the original mansion of Central Pacific Railroad baron Collis P. Huntington. The 1906 earthquake destroyed the mansion, and Mr. Huntington’s widow donated the property to the city to establish a park in 1915.
The California Street cable car line holds a special place in San Francisco’s history, and the Omni San Francisco Hotel is perfectly positioned along this iconic route. As one of the oldest and most scenic cable car routes, it became an essential part of San Francisco’s transportation and cultural identity. For guests at the Omni, staying along this historic route means having direct access to the city’s most iconic mode of transport, offering a unique connection to the city’s rich history and stunning views of its famous hills.