San Francisco: ‘Classic’ family vacation, based at Fisherman’s Wharf

I remember being a kid on vacation with my family in San Francisco: the eeriness of Alcatraz, the fat and happy sea lions, chowder-filled bread bowls and endless chocolate around the piers, the thrill of standing on a wild cable-car ride.

More recently as an adult who has resided in and frequently visited S.F., I have preferred rambles down the halls of cutting-edge music, art and theater venues; browsing books and oddities along Valencia Street; and the excitement of a four-course bistro meal to the aforementioned typically tourist to-dos.

But you can bet that when my daughter, now a toddler, is a little older, we’ll be happily tackling everything from Fisherman’s Wharf to misshapen Lombard Street to loaf after loaf of sourdough. I can’t wait.

Deal: If you and your family would like to stay near many of the popular attractions, the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf is offering a well-priced “Classic Family Vacation Package.” For rates starting at $194 per night (or not much more than that, pretax) you get a room for up to four people, full breakfast, a 15% discount on restaurant dining, a welcome snack for the kids, and — this is fun — a “San Francisco Passport” for each child.

The passport helps your little travelers chronicle their urban adventures, and they accrue a stamp in it after each excursion. Additionally, those who want to photograph as well can submit images for a contest in which the winner will receive a free future weekend stay for their family; guidelines are on the hotel’s blog.

Tested: As for reserving the package, I found this package for $204 per night (pretax) for a midweek stay in late June and $224 (pretax) for a weekend night stay.

When: For stays now through Sept. 7, 2009.

Contact: Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf, (415) 563-1234

- Susan Derby, Special to the Los Angeles Times

[Top photo: Pier 39; Robin Weiner / Associated Press]

[Middle photo: Hyatt passport in hand; Taylor Warner]

[Bottom photo: Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf next to restaurant Knuckles; Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf]

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