San Francisco, where hills and harbor define the skyline

The suspension bridge spans the Golden Gate Strait, linking the city to Marin County beneath shifting fog patterns.

Former federal penitentiary turned national park, located within San Francisco Bay and accessible by ferry.

A waterfront promenade defined by seafood markets, maritime views, and ferry terminals.

One of the oldest and largest in North America, marked by ornate gateways and dense commercial streets.

Explore Napa and Sonoma wine country from the comfortable elegance of one of San Francisco's most iconic hotels, The Fairmont atop Nob Hill.

In June 2010, Fairmont San Francisco, in partnership with Marshall’s Farm, installed honey beehives in the hotel’s culinary and rooftop gardens in order to help support the world-wide dwindling bee population.

Rolling hills stretch between mountain ridges, vineyards following the curve of the valley floor. Morning fog drifts inland from the Pacific before lifting to reveal rows of vines under warm California light.

Long Beach curves along a protected harbor where calmer waters contrast with the open Pacific beyond the breakwater. Downtown towers rise along Ocean Boulevard, facing marinas and anchored vessels in the distance. The city balances maritime industry with restored Art Deco architecture, giving its waterfront a distinct rhythm that feels both historic and active.

Ocean light shifts across the Pacific before rising toward the coastal bluff. Palm-lined avenues descend toward wide sand and a historic pier extending into open water. The shoreline defines the tempo more than downtown blocks.

San Diego unfolds across mesas and canyon corridors before meeting the Pacific. Inland elevations shift toward protected valleys while the coastline remains open and sunlit for much of the year. The atmosphere feels expansive rather than vertical, defined by distance, reserve land, and steady ocean light that softens the urban grid.

The city stretches across a broad basin framed by mountains and open ocean. Freeways trace lines between glass towers, hillside neighborhoods, and coastal districts. As one of the defining luxury hotels in Los Angeles, Fairmont anchors your stay in Century City, positioned between Beverly Hills and the Pacific.