Hotel Nikko San Francisco Blog

Attracting World Champions and Olympic Medalists from across the globe, San Francisco's Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon is one of the most challenging races of the year. Watch the elite athletes compete in the race on Sunday, June 11.

Featuring 43 concerts spread over a two-week period, the San Francisco Jazz Festival keeps the summer sizzling in the Bay Area. Enjoy concerts from June 6-18 at the SFJazz Center, Herbst Theatre and Davies Symphony Hall.

Unfolding over the course of eleven days between May 25 and June 4, the San Francisco International Arts Festival at Fort Mason features over 100 performances. Celebrate the arts with live theater, dancing, music, and a gallery exhibition.

Memorial Day is just three weeks away. Where will you be when the summer unofficially begins? Take advantage of the long holiday weekend by planning a city break to San Francisco, and enjoy shows, yacht parties, parades, and festivals.

San Francisco hosts a plethora of running competitions - but the annual Bay to Breakers race is one of the city's quintessential events. Discover why our newly renovated hotel is the perfect home base for athletes and their friends and family.

Beautiful Ghirardelli Square is the setting for the Uncorked Wine Festival, a fun tasting event featuring food trucks, cooking demonstrations, and live entertainment all afternoon. Sample popular wines and discover rare vintages at this May 13 event.

Don't forget: Mother's Day falls on Sunday, May 14 this year. Plan an enjoyable weekend in San Francisco with the special mom in your life and enjoy fun things to do like sightseeing cruises, live shows, and brunch at our restaurant ANZU.

Sample creative, high-end cuisine from some of San Francisco's top restaurants this Thursday, May 4 at Taste of Potrero. This Pier 70 event features tastings from big names in the local culinary scene including Piccino, Souvla, and The Homestead.

It's been 50 years since thousands of flower children and hippies converged on Haight-Ashbury during the Summer of Love - and changed America forever. Celebrate the Summer of Love's 50th Anniversary with special events and our Flower Power Package.

Earth Day is April 22 - but we celebrate the planet every day at our eco-friendly hotel. Discover our sustainable practices and green initiatives and learn about San Francisco's big Earth Day celebration at Civic Center Plaza.