Places to stay near California Academy of Sciences

Cheerful Private Garden Studio

Open the French doors to the patio and linger over a sunny breakfast in this rare peaceful, quiet setting in the middle of the city. Private room with comfortable queen bed and bathroom with a separate entrance in a 1906 Victorian Single Family Home. Your entire space is independent from the main house with a patio and sitting area in our beautiful garden - an excellent place to enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. * Please note: There is no kitchen. ***NO SMOKING. Anything. Not even on front steps and back garden. No vaping If that is a problem, this may not be a good fit. Only guests who are part of the booking may spend the night. We offer: wifi, coffee maker, electric kettle, microwave, mini-fridge, dishes & glasses (I wash the dishes). Use of washing machine, dryer, iron, and steamer -just ask. Guests are welcome to sit outside on the patio and in the garden. We have lived in San Francisco for many years and are available to offer suggestions and directions. We respect your privacy, but are available for you. We look forward to meeting you! The suite sits in a residential neighborhood on the north side of the Panhandle, close to Golden Gate Park and with easy access to other parts of the city. The area features a mix of Victorian homes, small apartment buildings, and local restaurants. Transportation: 1/2 block to #21 Hayes bus -goes downtown; 1.5 blocks to #5 Fulton goes downtown and out to the beach #33 Stanyan crosstown to Castro & Mission areas, 4 Blocks to #43 Masonic-goes crosstown. Easily accessible to BART - just take the 21 Hayes to Civic Center station. Most of our guests travel around the city on public transportation. *Uber and Lyft come quickly when you call. Recommended for late night and going to and from the airport. You can also call taxis. *Parking: There is street parking available for no charge. During the night and weekends there are no time restrictions. During weekdays, there is a 2 hour time restriction on many blocks in SF. I can advise. Nearby there are a few streets without time restrictions. Guests who have had a car have managed well. Parking can be challenging in any city. We have a dog, but he does not go in the room, and he doesn't interact with guests unless they would like. He is 20 pounds Cavapoo (King Charles Cavalier Spaniel & Poodle) with hair, not fur, so hypo-allergenic. No Smoking of anything or vaping. Not even on the patio or front stairs. Only guests who are part of the booking may spend the night. We offer: wifi, coffee maker, electric kettle, microwave, mini-fridge, dishes & glasses (I wash the dishes). Iron and ironing board The suite sits in a residential neighborhood on the north side of the Panhandle, close to Golden Gate Park and with easy access to other parts of the city. The area features a mix of Victorian homes, small apartment buildings, and local restaurants. One block to GG Park. Public transportation nearby; Uber, Lyft, and taxis. Parking is not restricted at night and all day on weekends. On weekdays, there is a 2 hour limit. To help I have purchased some day passes, and you may reimburse me $8/day.

Entire Private Suite 1 Block from Golden Gate Park

Stay in a private guest suite in the heart of the Inner Sunset! This clean, cozy, and comfortable space is just one block from Golden Gate Park, surrounded by countless restaurants, banks, and grocery stores—all within walking distance. Convenient public transit options, including buses and light rail, make exploring San Francisco effortless. **5-min walk to GG Park 🚗 5-min drive to UCSF 🚗 7-min drive to Ocean Beach 🚗 10-min drive to the GG Bridge & SF Zoo 🚗 20-min drive to Downtown & SFO

Private, modern Central Sunset suite

Come stay on the 1st floor of our beautiful 3-story house, complete with a separate entrance and private space including a bedroom, bathroom, living room, and kitchenette. You will also have access to our laundry room and backyard garden, and you can use our kitchen upon request. Please note that, while we try to be respectful about noise, sound travels easily in our place. We also have two children and a cat, so you are likely to hear us at times. People from all backgrounds are welcome!

Bright Slice of the Sunset Private Flat with Deck

A sunny, large, and private in-law unit with adjacent deck awaits your arrival in SF's Sunset District. Perfect for tourists, business travelers, or visiting family looking for a quiet, authentic neighborhood experience! The house is on a pretty, low-key residential street in the Outer Sunset. You can easily walk to coffee shops, restaurants and bars. Ocean Beach is 20-minutes by foot while Golden Gate Park is just 10-minutes. Public transportation is less than 2 blocks away, too.

Cozy Guest Unit by Golden Gate Park

Have fun and relax with family and friends in this cozy, stylish space. Sitting between the Outer and Inner Sunset Districts, and just mere blocks away from Golden Gate Park, guests will be welcomed to a quiet yet convenient home in one of the safest spots in San Francisco. Enjoy easy access by foot to a diverse variety of restaurants, grocery stores, and shops. Multiple MUNI lines are nearby as well to get you anywhere in the city. Free residential parking is a plus as well.

Park Place North | Inner Richmond

Situate yourself in our cozy Golden Gate Park apartment and explore San Francisco's natural beauty, local restaurants, and world-class museums. This one-bedroom has a private entrance and well-appointed rooms, with Hulu / DisneyTV, a gym-quality elliptical and secure WiFi. There is a living area with comfy chairs and ample desk space, plus a dining table and chairs for sharing simple meals. The unit is suitable for a couple, a couple with a small child or solo traveler.

Beautiful Private Garden Apt. Nr. Golden Gate Park

We built this apartment with the thought that someday we would live in it ourselves. Thus, we chose to go "high end" with construction materials, fixtures, linens, and cookware. The apartment opens to our backyard garden, with a patio and bocce court. Two blocks from Golden Gate Park, we are in a safe neighborhood, and are close to main bus lines, museums, great restaurants, and beautiful hikes. I have consistently been a Superhost since I started hosting, 13 years ago.

Quiet, spacious, private suite with patio.

Quiet, calm suite by Golden Gate Park, a wonderful airy space to come home and relax. Great neighborhood to hang out in (ranked in 2024 by Time Out magazine as one of "coolest neighbourhoods in the world", and top ranked in the Bay Area) close to some of SF's great spots -10 mins to De Young Art Museum, Cal Academy of Science, Conservatory of Flowers; Clement Street restaurants and stores; also close to The Presido, Golden Gate Bridge. Newly renovated with fast wifi.

Golden Gate Park Garden Apartment

Enjoy everything San Francisco has to offer when you make this cozy garden apartment your home base. Just steps from Golden Gate Park, stroll to the De Young museum, Japanese Tea Garden, Science Academy and neighborhood restaurants. With two bedrooms, two seating areas, a work station, kitchenette, and your own private garden (with basketball and pickleball nets), you'll have plenty of space to relax and settle in.

One guest private room next to Golden Gate Park

This is a small private bedroom with private bathroom. The unit is located on the ground floor of our single-family house. It is one block from Golden Gate Park in the beautiful residential Richmond District. Can walk to music festivals, museums, park, and beach. Easy commute by public transportation or by Uber/Lyft/taxi to downtown, Union Square, Chinatown, and Fisherman wharf. No parking offered

Style & Comfort-Private Suite near UCSF and GGPark

Designed for comfort and efficiency, this stylish one-of-a-kind private suite has its own bath, kitchenette and garden deck. Located on the lower level of a two-level home, the suite has its own interior entrance - no shared spaces beyond the home's entry. It's on a quiet street with free parking. Shopping, restaurants, UCSF Parnassus, Golden Gate Park, and Transit are nearby.

Serenity by the Park , Your Golden Gate Getaway

Experience the best of San Francisco from our conveniently located and welcoming home! Mere steps from Golden Gate Park with breathtaking vistas of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and an array of attractions and trails nearby, this haven serves as an idyllic hub for your San Francisco escapades. Your exploration of the city promises to be nothing short of extraordinary.