The area can't be beat. It is so close to everything especially to the Golden Gate park where one can rent a boat at the Stow Lake. It also has a decent cafe where you can order sandwiches and wraps. The SF Botanical garden is there and also the Conservatory of Flowers not to mention De Young Museum and Cal Academy. Land's End is also near. Make sure you walk to the Mile Rock Beach where you will get a good view of the Golden Gate bridge. Finally, if one has to stay in a hotel in the Fisherman Wharf's area, one will have to pay about $65 per night for parking. At Heather's place, you don't need to worry about this extra cost as there are plenty of street parking.