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Spring into San Francisco

Hotel Spero, Vignette Collection in Union Square, San Francisco

San Francisco and spring bring out the best in each other: blue skies, blooming flowers, and a festival calendar in full swing. Indeed, it’s prime time for city strolls, fun adventures and discovering local gems. A stay at Hotel Spero in Union Square puts you steps from the action—Japantown’s Cherry Blossom Festival to Carnaval in the Mission. Along with an ideal location, enjoy stylish rooms with thoughtful amenities and warm, attentive service. Ready, set…fling into spring.

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Spring Events During Your Stay

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Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival | Japantown—1 Mile Away

April 11–12 and April 18–19: A popular rite of spring, this free festival celebrates Japanese and Japanese-American culture with traditional music, dance, food, arts, and a Grand Parade (April 19) complete with drummers, floats and more.

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San Francisco International Film Festival | Citywide

April 23–May 4: From world premieres and arthouse darlings to fascinating documentaries and classic films, taking in a flick and attending a talk at the longest running film festival in the Americas (b.1957) is a must for cinephiles. 

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Breakers Fun Run | Embarcadero to Ocean Beach —1.5 Miles Away (from race start)

May 17: More than a century old and fueled by an “unleash your inner wild” spirit, this iconic race is equal parts competition and costume-filled festival—whether you run or simply cheer from the sidelines.

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Carnaval San Francisco | Mission District—2 Miles Away

May 23–24: Celebrate the vibrant traditions of Latin American, Caribbean, and African Diasporic cultures at this lively festival featuring global cuisine, live music, art, and a spectacular Grand Parade (May 24) with dancers, floats, and bands.

Must - See Spring Sights

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Queen Wilhelmina Garden

For several weeks in March/April, this little corner of Golden Gate Park bursts with color as hundreds of Dutch tulips blanket the landscape beside the historic Dutch Windmill—a photo-op favorite.

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Seward Street Slides

Hidden in a Noe Valley mini park, these two steep concrete slides promise thrills for kids and adventurous grown-ups alike—just bring cardboard {local-style} for maximum speed and extra F-U-N.

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Cartoon Art Museum

Home to more than 9,000 original works—comic strips, political cartoons, graphic novels and anime—this un-boring museum also hosts classes, screenings, workshops, and rotating exhibitions.

 

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The Wave Organ

Built from reclaimed stone, concrete, and organ pipes, this one-of-a-kind acoustic sculpture transforms the bay’s waves into beautiful sounds. (The best concerts take place at high tide.)

Hotel Spero

405 Taylor Street, San Francisco 94102 CA, US

Check in - 3:00 PM, Check out - 12:00 PM
Parking is available at the garage next to the hotel.