Golden Gate Park Music

Visit the iconic Golden Gate park on Sundays for a free concert from a band that includes a wide variety of music. The Golden Gate Park band will play anything from Broadway show tunes to folk music and everything in between.

Visit the band’s website for more information about this free concert in Golden Gate Park.

North Beach San Francisco Hotel

Stay with us here at the Washington Square Inn for a cozy bed and breakfast experience in the heart of San Francisco. Our location in the North Beach neighborhood puts you close to everything happening in the city during your stay.

The stadium where the San Francisco Giants play their home games is in the heart of San Francisco with unbelievable views. Not only do you get to watch a baseball game in one of the greatest cities, but you can do it while overlooking the bay where you will see boats with hopeful fans looking to  catch a fly ball.

The San Francisco Giants are beloved in the city and experiencing a game in their home stadium is an experience you will not soon forget. While you are visiting this summer you can try to catch a game when the Giants are in town for a fun American tradition at AT&T Park.

San Francisco Giants

The Giants have been a cornerstone for sports fans in San Francisco since they moved from New York in 1958. Since the new stadium was built in the heart of the city in 2000, fans have enjoyed home games right in their own back yard.

Stay at our beautiful North Beach San Francisco B&B and catch a game with the Giants this summer.

Safe Cycling in the City

San Francisco is well-known for its friendliness towards cyclists, but there are safety issues to consider while riding. With this course provided by REI you will learn how to safely navigate the streets to have a fun and rewarding experience every time.

For more information about the free cycling class visit the REI San Francisco Website

See San Francisco by Bicycle

If you are visiting the city for a limited amount of time, bicycling can be one of the best ways to experience everything San Francisco has to offer. On a bicycle you can visit each neighborhood at your leisure to see the diverse culture of the Golden Gate city.

The Washington Square Inn in the North Beach neighborhood is in a prime location for cyclists to have access to other neighborhoods in the city. When you stay at our cozy bed an breakfast you can easily bike to other neighborhoods like the Marina and South of Market for a taste of what the city has to offer.

San Francisco West Portal Neighborhood

This small neighborhood in the city is mostly residential and located at the southern edge of the area known as the Hills. The resident-owned stores and close quarters of the neighborhood give it a community village feeling. The annual art show here brings together the members of the community to share in beautiful art and celebration.

San Francisco Free Event

The Arts and Crafts show in West Portal is free to the public, so if you are looking for a great way to spend your afternoon you can wander over here and explore. The event will begin each day at 10:00 a.m. and will continue throughout the day until 5:00 p.m.

Friday-Sunday April 12-14

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

San Francisco is well known around the world for its diverse art scene and local talent. The Mission Arts Performance Project (MAPP) is hosting an art and performance crawl this weekend in the Mission District of the city.

Mission Arts Performance Project

The MAPP was established in 2003 as a way to bring people in the arts community together to share talent and ideas without needed a lot of money to do so. The Mission Arts Performance Project is dedicated to involving artists with the people in their community to create a place for artistic sharing and exploration.

Saturday April 6th 6:00 p.m.

This weekend MAPP is going to host an art and performance crawl that will span over 20 venues in the Mission Disctrict. The event will take ordinary city spaces and transform them for the evening into whatever strikes the artists involved. The scene can be transformed into anything from live music and BBQ to performance art or film screenings.

Join the members of MAPP for a truly authentic San Francisco art scene event before returning back to your cozy SF bed and breakfast at the Washington Square Inn. After a night of artistic adventure you can enjoy a nice breakfast in the North Beach Neighborhood of San Francisco to start you Sunday off right.

The event is free and will feature performance artists, author signings, visual artist exhibitions and a special keynote speech given by Dr. Oba T’Shaka who is known as an activist for African American civil rights.

Story Telling Performance

Hear some of your favorite authors come to life through live story-telling and learn more about others from the author showcase.

Genealogy Workshop

Learn how to create a comprehensive family history with the free genealogy how-to-workshop provided for amateur genealogists.

Literary Speakers

Former Black Panther Ericka Huggins, bestselling author Mary ‘Honey B’ Morrison, Block Reportin’ founder JR Valrey and authro Deeann D. Mathews will all appear as speakers at the event to discuss how the written word can transform modern thought.

Dr. Oba T’Shaka, noted civil rights activist and educator, will offer a keynote address at 4 p.m.

View the Event Flyer for more information

Family Friendly San Francisco Activity

The annual Chinese New Year parade in San Francisco is heralded as one of the top 10 in the world and not only is free, but it is also appropriate for all ages. Some featured events include:

• Martial Arts Demonstrations
• Parade Stilt Walkers
• Traditional Chinese Acrobatics
• Exciting Firecracker Displays
• March of the Dragon (200 feet long)

Witness these and many other spectacles during your visit to one of the most notable Chinatown districts in the country.

Chinese New Year Treasure Hunt

For a small fee, you and your friends or family can enjoy the parade on a whole new level. Learn more about Chinatown and the Chinese culture when you participate in the treasure hunt while you enjoy the parade. Use your powers of observation and cunning to solve some tricky riddles that will uncover some very interesting historical facts for a great learning experience while you play.

Chinatown North Beach San Francisco Hotel

When you stay with us at the Washington Square Inn, your day at the Chinese New Year celebration will be just a short walk away. Our beautiful San Francisco B&B is located in the North Beach neighborhood which is just a couple blocks away from Chinatown. After a long day witnessing the traditional Chinese fare you can enjoy a nice meal at one of the North Beach restaurants nearby.

February 16th and 17th you can see Chinese Folk Dancers, a free Tai Chi Demonstration and Dragon Dancers at the Gardens. The celebration is free but if you want to see the show you need to RSVP with the SF Botanical Gardens.

On Sunday the Jing Cai Tai Chi Team will perform the signature Tai Chi moves in a coordinated dramatic demonstration. See the elegance and grace of this Chinese tradition from the 33 performers of this San Francisco group including dramatic sword form.

This event is one of many traditional Chinese celebrations you can witness in San Francisco.

On February 5th, 2013 the museum will open to the public with a free admission day for everyone to see the wonder of the museum tucked away inside the Presidio. Your walk through the museum will be accompanied by an organ player if you happen to visit during the afternoon and you can grab a quick snack in the cafe there as well.

After you take a look at this unique and hidden museum, you will be delighted to return to your cozy bed and breakfast in the North Beach neighborhood where you will find a wide variety of San Francisco restaurants to choose from.

Rate: $425 -  $455  per night with a 3 night minimum