Quality Travel Travelspeak - Winter 2014/15 - page 17

Situated 23 miles southwest of the San Francisco International Airport,
The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay provides a magnificent backdrop for the
perfect holiday along the Northern California coast.
Whether you’re roasting marshmallows by a terrace fire pit or relaxing
on the bluff after a rejuvenating spa treatment, this resort offers a
stunning destination for your next luxury getaway. Delight in
delectable, innovative cuisine in the ocean-view restaurants, tee
off on two championship golf courses or explore miles of walking
trails in one of the most romantic settings in Northern California.
With luxury accommodations, including rooms with full views
over the Pacific Ocean, fitness facilities, indoor pool, world-class
tennis and a wonderful spa, you will never be found wanting at
this luxury resort.
The sights of the “City on the Bay” make for a perfect start
to any trip to Northern California. There is an excellent
concentration of galleries andmuseums within a relatively
small urban footprint. It is also easy to navigate from one
place to the next whether it be a tour of Chinatown, taking
in the artistic vibes of Haight Ashbury, catching a
traditional streetcar ride to Ferry Plaza and Fishermans
Wharf or a walk through the Japanese Tea Garden of the
immense Golden Gate Park. You will certainly be rewarded
with many iconic sights, great gastronomy and a year
round temperate climate that rarely falls below 40
o
fahrenheit. It does, however, have a famous microclimate,
when fog sweeps in, that can make temperatures drop
sharply, especially in the summer. Locals tend to describe
this as the city’s natural “air conditioner”.
Exploring Northern California will appeal to those who
have an appetite for rugged nature, open spaces and awe-
inspiring landscapes. To the north of San Francisco, within
very easy driving distance, lie California’s premier wine-
growing regions of Napa Valley and Sonoma County. For
those who have been drawn by the gastronomic
possibilities, The Wine Country will certainly be a heady
highlight, with the opportunity to spend days discovering
Located in the heart of downtown, The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco is one of the
finest San Francisco hotels to call Nob Hill home.
Welcoming guests into a timeless escape of elegant luxury, this 1909
Neoclassical landmark has been transformed into a beautiful retreat of modern
classic design. It is a gateway to iconic memories, enveloping guests in the
sounds, flavours and imagery of San Francisco.
Guests enter their guest rooms to the soft crooning of Tony Bennett leaving
his heart behind. Amini Golden Gate Bridge model offers sweets for the taking.
And the signature restaurant, Parallel 37, is named after the geographic
latitude that runs through the Bay Area. Beyond the hotel’s doors, it is easy to
explore the city’s spirited atmosphere and diverse cultural experiences as the
historic cable car stops right outside.
The Ritz-Carlton
, San Francisco
A luxurious downtown San Francisco hotel
that’s close to its heart
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Discovering Northern California
The Ritz-Carlton
, Half Moon Bay
An oceanfront resort with a cliff-top location that makes
the most of California’s dramatic coastal scenery.
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