A 6-minute walk from the San Francisco Zoo, this 1936 art-deco motel is 2 blocks from the sand dunes of Ocean Beach in the city’s laid-back southwest corner. It’s also across the street from a stop for the Muni Metro light-rail train offering service to downtown.

Cedar-paneled rooms and suites with up to 2 bedrooms have free Wi-Fi, cable TV and en suite bathrooms with showers; some add minifridges and microwaves. Suites with fully equipped kitchens may require minimum stays.

On-site parking is free for guests. Other amenities include a garden courtyard with a hot tub, and a playground for kids.