Hotel Nikko San Francisco Blog

The Winter Fancy Food Show is coming to San Francisco January 11-13, 2015. Discover what's trendy and delicious in the food and beverage world at this unique trade show. Onsite 1,300 exhibitors offer the best products in cheese, coffee, snacks, spices, ethnic cuisine, and organic foods. Held at the Moscone Center, this is your opportunity to connect with buyers from every major food/beverage buyer channel in the U.S. and abroad.

Looking for live music venues in San Francisco? Located right here in the Nikko's hotel lobby, Feinstein's is a Union Square hotspot that holds a wide range of musical and theatre genres. Enjoy a relaxed, intimate setting to see the live show of your choice - smooth jazz, classic rock, Broadway, comedy, drag, cabaret, or soulful rhythm and blues. On New Year's Eve, celebrate as John Lloyd Young takes the stage.

Get your New Year started in high style and sophistication here at Hotel Nikko San Francisco. Celebrate the New Year's holiday with fun, festive events all over the city. With our prime location near Union Square, you can ring in 2015 in the heart of the city. On New Year's Eve, (Wednesday, December 31st), our hotel's elegant ANZU Restaurant will dish up a lavish five-course Prix Fixe Meal that'll end 2014 on a delicious note.

Plan your trip to San Francisco for a whimsical winter escape this holiday season. Find Christmas events all around town, and enjoy the world-class shopping scene to find gifts for all your loved ones. On Christmas Day (Thursday, December 25th), our hotel's ANZU Restaurant will serve up a grand-scale Christmas Buffet, a gourmet menu featuring fresh local flavors. Take a vacation from the cooking and cleanup, and enjoy an elaborate holiday feast. Make reservations soon!

A timeless tradition and Christmas classic, the Nutcracker ballet takes to the stage each winter as we approach the holiday season. This is a great opportunity to tap into the thriving cultural and theatrical arts scene right here in San Francisco. Get tickets to see the San Francisco Ballet perform this well-known tale of magic and mischief. The show will be on stage at the Opera House December 12-29, 2014.

Get into the spirit of the season on Saturday, December 6th. The 24th annual Union Street Fantasy of Lights kicks off the Christmas season. Enjoy free entertainment and fun for the whole family. Dazzling lights, photos with Santa and more!

Get into the spirit of the season on Saturday, December 6th. The 24th annual Union Street Fantasy of Lights will kick off Christmastime in San Francisco. Come out and enjoy free entertainment and fun for the whole family. Located in the heart of the city, Union Street will sparkle with thousands of dazzling lights. Take a photo with Santa, see festive costumed characters, and hop on a horse-drawn carriage ride free of charge 3-5:30 p.m.

Winter in San Francisco wouldn't be the same without gliding across the ice with family and friends at the Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square!

Watch vegan cooking demonstrations, listen to inspirational speakers, and enjoy educational activities at the San Francisco Green Festival. You'll also find a massive eco-friendly marketplace at the event, at Fort Mason from November 14 through 16.

Whether you are competing in the race or cheering on the participants, the US Half Marathon is one of the most popular San Francisco sporting events. The competition culminates with a free finish line festival at the Aquatic Park Waterfront.