Picnic Valley Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Picnic Valley

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hidden fee is too high
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
I think that a valet service would have been great. With parking at 49/night plus tax and an odd flow of traffic in and out of the front of the hotel it would has been very helpful
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Elevators could be renovated, nothing major
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Staff was helpful. Bathroom was sufficient but awkwardly arranged and poorly finished. A/C had a dripping sound. Otherwise, the room was basic but comfortable.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
The Handlery has maintained some of the original character of the hotel while updating for modern convenience. The staff are polite, helpful, and very accommodating. The rooms are comfortable and quiet, and the convenience and proximity to downtown and restaurants makes it very walkable inconvenient. ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
The rooms are small, clean, and efficient, location is super practical. Temp easy to manage. The homelessness situation on Market street has much improved - I recommend chatting with some of the team working on it. Breakfast is light, but pleasant. It's a good solo traveler option.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Picnic Valley

Francisco Boulevard West
While there might not be top attractions in Francisco Boulevard West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.

Bret Harte
Bret Harte might not have many top sights, but Marin Country Mart and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Gerstle Park
While Gerstle Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown San Rafael
While visiting Downtown San Rafael, you might make a stop by sights like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.

Montecito-Happy Valley
While Montecito-Happy Valley isn't home to many top sights, Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Canal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Canal and surrounding area, you can visit Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Mission San Rafael Arcangel.
