Built by the son of a California Gold Rush miner, the historic Marina Motel was built to celebrate the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge in the late 1930s and is still run by the same family. Ideally situated between Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge in the popular Marina District, the Marina Motel offers a one-of-a-kind, old-world experience. The first impression one has upon stepping into the motel's cobblestone courtyard is "Wow! This is like a little oasis back here with birds chirping, flowers EVERYWHERE, cute little garages, and rooms decorated to feel like home. I feel like I'm in Europe." Walk around the corner to the numerous outdoor cafes, restaurants, and boutiques on Chestnut and Union Street, take a walk on the beach to the Golden Gate Bridge or rent a bike and ride across it while taking the ferry back, ride a cable car at Fisherman's Wharf or visit the de Young Museum or California Academy of Sciences. The best of San Francisco is within easy reach.