Oscar Lopez Castedo
First motel in San Francisco
This was the first motel in San Francisco, opened in April 1937 to celebrate the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge. In an era in which Edgar Hoover reigned over a conservative society, Ocean Park provided a relaxed, romantic atmosphere for couples where they could watch Pacific Ocean with glasses of champagne. The motel remains in the hands of the same family that opened it and stays true to the spirit of its origins.
It's located in a quiet area near Ocean Beach where you can see cyclists, runners, and surfers in the mornings. The zoo is also nearby and you can also reach Golden Gate Park fairly easily.
The hotel's is made of two round, light-blue buildings divided by a parking low. Despite its age, the well-manicured lawn gives the hotel a really well-kept appearance. The rooms are filled with retro art deco decor and each one is a bit different from the others. If you're looking for the latest in hotel design and technology, this is not your place.
The prices are about $50.00 per person per night, which really isn't bad for San Francisco. There L line runs by the hotel so you can get around the city pretty easily. The hotel has free parking.
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