Neighborhood olumbus Motor Inn is centrally located between the Golden Gate Bridge and Downtown in a location convenient to all parts of San Francisco. You can stroll to picturesque Fisherman's Wharf, home of the Cannery, Ghirardelli Square and Pier 39, each offering unique shopping opportunities. Just blocks away the enchanting North Beach area known as "Little Italy", is a center for art, creativity and international cuisine. At the heart of North Beach is Washington Square, a grassy piazza where the Church of Saints Peter & Paul is located. Also nearby, the always colorful Chinatown is a lovely, fascinating corner of tastes and treasures from around the world. The view these fabulous sights, San Francisco's fabled cable cars await you. Ask any of our front office personnel to assist you with directions or arranging a tour. Our staff is happy to help you make the most of your stay in San Francisco. Within walking distance of the Columbus Motor Inn is the Embarcadero Center, an ultra-modern five-building complex of offices, shops, fine restaurants, movie theatre, two hotels, Justin Herman Plaza and Sky Deck, the Center's new panoramic viewing deck. The centerpiece of the Embarcadero is the Ferry Building, at the foot of Market Street, which opened in 1896 before bridges were built and crossing the bay was more difficult. The building is still used as a terminal for commuter ferries to Tiburon, Larkspur, Sausalito, Alameda, Oakland and Vallejo. Make getting there half the fun. Hop on an antique cable car at nearby Fisherman's wharf and let it carry you over impressive hills to such popular destination as Chinatown or Union Square.