San Francisco Hotels | Joie de Vivre Hotels

As you travel through California, you will delight in the diversity of the many neighborhoods along the way. Each area holds many adventures and experiences, awaiting your arrival. Begin your journey by clicking below for more information on each neighborhood surrounding our San Francisco, Marin County, Wine Country, Silicon Valley and Los Angeles hotels.

San Francisco

Alamo Square >

Sweeping views San Francisco and the much-photographed "Painted-Ladies" Victorians make this a great place to relax.

Castro / Mission >

Packed with ethic diversity and gay culture, this sunny district is filled with great restaurants and trendy shopping.

Civic Center >

This cultural and political center of San Francisco includes City Hall, performing arts, and the Asian Art Museum.

Embarcadero >

SF's scenic promenade features the Ferry Building Marketplace and fantastic views of the Bay Bridge.

Financial District / Union Square East >

Scores of dizzying skyscrapers live alongside some 1850's buildings in this bustling urban neighborhood.

Fisherman's Wharf >

Popular with tourists, Fisherman's Wharf offers great views, fun-loving shops, kooky street performers, historic ships, and fresh seafood.

Haight-Ashbury >

The "Summer of Love" neighborhood still maintains its freewheeling ways, with funky shops, colorful denizens, and popular ethnic eateries.

Hayes Valley / Western Addition >

This emerging neighborhood is a haven for chic boutiques, daring art galleries, contemporary designers, top-notch restaurants, and hip nightspots.

Japantown >

Jammed-packed far-east import stores, a vast array of Asian cuisine, karaoke lounges, and colorful architecture makes this a fun area to explore.

Lower Nob Hill >

Often underappreciated, this neighborhood is rich with cultural diversity, great noodle houses, bargain shopping, and the famed cable cars.

Marina >

Union and Chestnut Streets feature chic boutiques and dining, while the Palace of Fine Arts and Crissy Field offer serenity and breathtaking Golden Gate views.

Misc. (non-neighborhood specific) >

If you haven't found it yet, you might look here--our quixotic blend of unusual and off-beat attractions.

Nob Hill >

From this swanky residential neighborhood you can gaze upon the City, the bay, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

North Beach / Chinatown / Russian Hill >

Picturesque North Beach is SF's "Little Italy". Nearby Chinatown provides intriguing walks, exotic foods, and fascinating culture and history.

Pacific Heights >

A lovely place to stroll, lofty Pacific Heights features tree-lined streets lined with multi-million dollar mansions and views of the Bay to match.

SOMA >

Warehouses, sexy restaurants, and modern lofts are home to art-lovers, baseball fans, and high-tech entrepreneurs in this edgy, energetic district.

Tenderloin >

Described by some as the grittiest neighborhood in the city, the Tenderloin boasts some exceptional ethnic dining at bargain prices.

Union Square >

Over 15 square blocks of the world's hottest retailers make Union Square a shopper's paradise.

Western Part of the City >

Plenty of fog and friendly faces, the Sunset offers surf, sand, satisfying restaurants, and the glorious Pacific Ocean.

San Francisco East Bay

Oakland >

Alameda >

Berkeley >

San Francisco East Bay Misc. >

Emeryville >

Albany >

Marin

Mill Valley >

At the foot of Mount Tamalpais, Mill Valley is a charming village to explore and gateway to the redwoods in Muir Woods.

Tiburon >

Set on a picturesque peninsula, the scenic tiny town of Tiburon can be reached by car or ferry.

Marin Misc. >

Marin County offers a wide variety of cultural, culinary, and outdoor adventures.

Wine Country

Napa Valley >

World-renowned for a reason - the Napa Valley epitomizes gracious living.

Sonoma >

Gorgeous rolling hills and numerous wineries make this a great day trip.

St. Helena >

Quintessential Napa Valley hamlet with an irresistible Main Street.

Yountville >

Historic and quaint town with lots of charm and outstanding restaurants.

Calistoga >

A Laid-back up-valley village known for its therapeutic thermal waters.

Central Coast

Big Sur >

Big Sur, the greatest meeting of land and water in the world.

Carmel >

San Simeon >

Santa Cruz >

Silicon Valley

Los Gatos >

Great walking and shopping in the tucked-away village.

Silicon Valley Misc. >

Lots to discover and explore in the diverse area.

Mountain View >

Nestled between the mountains and the bay with a fun downtown.

San Jose >

San Jose, is known as one of the most progressive and innovative cities in America.

Santa Clara >

Known as the "Mission City", it is home to historic missions, high-tech companies and theme park thrill rides.

Sunnyvale >

Home to major corporations and the center for pioneering new technologies.

Sacramento

Downtown >

The heart of California’s Capitol, Downtown offers history, theatre, nightlife, shopping, restaurants, and more.

Midtown >

A lovely tree-lined neighborhood, Midtown is Sacramento’s center for music, arts, and the local cultural scene.

Lavender Heights >

One of Sacramento’s most progressive neighborhoods, Lavender Heights is the hub of Sacramento’s LGBT community, and a hotspot for those who want to dance the night away.

Old Town >

The historic region of Sacramento, Old Town is a restored and developed U.S. National Historic Landmark District, serving as an attraction for tourists and locals alike.

Elmhurst >

A historic neighborhood on the eastern side of the city, Elmhurst embodies Sacramento’s nickname - “City of Trees”.

Natomas >

Home of the ARCO Arena, Sacramento Kings, and Monarchs, Natomas is the sports hub of the California capitol city.

Davis >

Known mainly for its University of California campus and its long history as an agricultural center, Davis is a diverse and diverting area, great for a bike trip or stroll through the quaint downtown.