With moving apartments, busy work schedules and the holidays, Pat and I were definitely (over)due for a vacation! We decided to take advantage of a three day weekend and do a teeny staycation last weekend. We really wanted to check out a neighborhood that we haven’t previously explored. After much deliberation, we decided on Nob Hill.
Nob Hill is one of the fancier neighborhoods in San Francisco and has amazing views. It was the perfect setting for a 24 hour escape from reality. We also made it a priority to leave technology out of our trip. Of course I couldn’t resist taking a few photos, but other than that we were completely disconnected from everything except each other.
We started by checking in to the Scarlet Huntington Hotel. The Scarlet is a pretty fancy old hotel that has all the charm of days passed, but with a modern and luxurious twist. The rooms and the lobby are fantastically decorated. Everything is so colorful and ornate. We felt a bit like we had been swept away to another era.
Even better than the decorations though, was the view! Our room was on the corner of the 14th floor and I felt like we could see the entire city! There were the Marina, the Bay and our neighborhood (Potrero Hill) all stretching out before us.
At night it was breathtaking.
One of my favorite parts of our little Nob Hill getaway was some spa time at the Nob Hill spa. As guests of the Scarlet Huntington, we were able to use the spa for free, which was amazing. We decided to splash out and get a deep tissue couples massage. We’ve never had a massage together and it’s been ages since I’ve had a professional massage. It’s such a luxury, but something that’s definitely worth splurging on occasionally!
The Nob Hill spa didn’t disappoint. It was so relaxing, with an infinity pool, a steam room, and a sauna at our disposal the entire time we were staycationing. The couples massage was beyond wonderful – it was so relaxing and I think I left 2 inches taller after getting my muscles all stretched out by my masseuse!
I wish I had photos of the inside of the spa – it was so gorgeous and luxurious. To respect the privacy of the other guests though, we only took photos of the outside. You’ll have to check it out for yourself!
Other things that we enjoyed in Nob Hill – great food. For dinner we ate at Sweet Woodruff.Its sister restaurant is the famous Sons and Daughters, but this is a hipper, more low-key joint with a great open air kitchen. Pat had a burger made of grass-fed local beef and I tried the “Hipster Stew”. Everything was delicious, full of locally-sourced ingredients and great if you’re traveling on a budget!
For breakfast we started with coffee in our room but then decided to venture out to Mymy for breakfast based on the recommendations of the Scarlet Huntington’s concierge. It was so good. The food was definitely calorie-heavy, which is just what we were craving. I had a tartine that was loaded with smoked salmon, an omelette and almost a full avocado. There was just no way to eat it gracefully, so I basically just shoveled it in my mouth. Heaven. Pat had a tex-mex breakfast burrito that was also wonderful. I highly recommend checking it out if you are in need of a brunch place in Nob Hill.
A visit to Nob Hill wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Grace Cathedral. Luckily it was literally across the street from the Scarlet Huntington and Nob Hill Spa. It was great to admire it from all vantage points and to check out the lovely residences that surround the square.
24 hours was the perfect amount of time to explore Nob Hill and we headed back to Potrero Hill feeling refreshed and reconnected. The neighborhood has such a different character from ours that it truly felt like we had taken a real getaway out of town. It was just what we needed. Plus, I’m still dreaming of that massage! It will definitely be a place I recommend to visitors and friends that are in need of some pampering!
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Nob Hill Travel Guide
To eat:
Mymy
1500 California Street at Larkin
San Francisco, CA94109
415.800.7466
Website (Yelp)
Sweet Woodruff
798 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
415.292.9090
Website
To Stay:
The Scarlet Huntington Hotel
1075 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
415.474.5400
Website
To Do:
Nob Hill Spa
1075 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
415.345.2888
Website
Grace Cathedral
1100 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
415.749.6300
bp says
February 1, 2015 at 12:38 pmLiked reading this so much! Welcome to my part of town! Though I must say I am LONG overdue for a stay at the Huntington Hotel & their amazing spa! You absolutely did it right!!!
Kelly Egan says
February 2, 2015 at 1:59 pmYay! Let me know if you have any local recs for me for our next trip!
Lana @ The Truth About Blondes says
February 1, 2015 at 4:59 pmThat boutique hotel is so cute! I love San Francisco. I stayed in a cute boutique hotel in Union Square once, I’ll have to come back and try that one. The view was amazing in those pictures.
Kelly Egan says
February 2, 2015 at 2:00 pmThanks! I think there’s something so nice about boutique hotels that the big ones just can’t match. You should definitely check out the Scarlet!
Jessica Angeles says
February 1, 2015 at 5:47 pmHow fun! Great photos!
Kelly Egan says
February 2, 2015 at 2:00 pmThanks!
Ayana Pitterson says
February 2, 2015 at 10:02 amLOVE!!!! I am heading to San Francisco in a few months and this sounds exactly like what I want. Thank you.
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Kelly Egan says
February 2, 2015 at 2:00 pmAwesome! You should definitely check it out!
Jessica says
February 4, 2015 at 5:25 pmOMG that view!!! Unbelievable! Sounds like the perfect staycation — I am really going to have to take a leaf out of your book soon and unplug in a new neighborhood somewhere.
Great looking fire escape snaps 😉
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Kelly @A Side of Sweet says
February 5, 2015 at 11:19 amHey Jessica! It was absolutely lovely! You should definitely take a staycation – you deserve it!
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