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Airport in San Mateo County, California, United States
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San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the primary international airport of the San Francisco Bay Area in California.
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San Francisco Airport Commission Aviation Library and Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum
Set up in what the airport looked like in the 1930s, this museum focuses on the development of aviation on the West Coast of the U.S. and around the world, including aircraft mockups, pins, posters, even safety cards and luggage labels reflecting the old glory of the airline industry.
The SFO museum maintains a series of changing art exhibitions throughout the airport. Check the website to see what is up for view. The library and an exhibit hall is located outside of security, near the checkpoint for Terminal A. Closes at 4pm.
SFO has a large collection of public art installed throughout the airport, some of it quite impressive and worth looking at on your way out of the airport as well as to pass the time while waiting for a flight. The linked map shows the locations of art in the airport.
A collection of extraordinary wooden model airplanes, including models of rare and unusual makes, made by Edward Chavez of the Nut Tree Restaurant.
An installation of touchscreen kiosks with information about the airport and local attractions.
SkyTerrace is a plane spotting area. An outside area has seating facing the planes without a cover overhead for inclement weather. An indoor area has exhibits on the SFO's history and some additional seating.
The SkyTerrace is before the main security checkpoint are in Terminal 2, though the SkyTerrace has its own security check where visitors walk through a scanner and a guard inspects bags.
Surrealist sculptures and an attractive garden of drought-resistant plants in a pleasant outdoor seating area.
Maple Leaf Club members (no included guests) or Star Alliance Gold members (plus one guest) on eligible flight are allowed up to 3 hours before their flight. Charge for additional guests.
SkyTeam Alliance. Accepts passengers of the respective airlines, other SkyTeam alliance members, AeroMexico, Fiji Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, and Qatar Airways
oneworld Alliance
A lounge exclusive for American Express Platinum and Centurion card holders.
oneworld Alliance, For British Airways, EVA Air, Japan Airlines, and Korean Air passengers
SkyTeam Alliance. Lounge for passengers of China Airlines and Air France
SkyTeam Alliance. Customers are welcome in the Delta Sky Club up to 3 hours before their flight.
Star Alliance
Exclusive lounge for travelers departing in United Polaris or any Star Alliance airline long haul first and business class. Shower room.
Lounge for U.S. Armed Forces members and their families.
Virgin Atlantic, Cathay Pacific, Condor. Dragon Pass members, American Express Platinum, Centurion Card, Capital One Venture X and walk-ins are accepted.
Full cocktail bar, wine, beer and a diverse small plate menu.
A Bay Area original, this local chain of all-vegetarian fast food restaurants has opened a branch at SFO.
Table service restaurant with a full bar and brewery offering oven-baked pizzas, burgers, salads and sandwiches
Filipino cuisine favorites with gluten-free and vegan-friendly offerings.
Locally sustainable chicken tenders, either enjoyed as it is or in a burger.
Fresh made to order Mexican entrees, beer, and wine.
The chain from New York featuring sandwiches and various burgers.
Table service restaurant with full bar, seafood, steak and breakfast
Frozen yoghurt with toppings you can choose.
Breakfast menu and organic entrees.
Japanese sushi and noodles, teriyaki and bento boxes. Beer and sake is also provided. Joint seating area with other restaurants.
Japanese food heavy on entrees with a few selections of sushi.
Finger snacks, sandwiches, and souvenirs from the namesake baseball team.
Coffee and smoothies, sandwiches, baked goods, and salads.
Asian fusion menus, featuring side with 2 entrees, dim sum & sushi.
American food featuring soups, salads, and sandwiches, including its special clam chowder and chicken wings.
A coffee reserve featuring build your own coffee from select beans.
American style full bar serving small plates, assorted beer selections and specialty cocktails.
American comfort food featuring pizzas, sandwiches, and burgers. Finish off with a glass of whiskey or crafted cocktails.
A food court housing a delightful pastry cafe and zesty Thai selections.
Southern fares with signature cocktails.
Steak and diner style menus with extensive wine library.
Japanese specialties including sushi, sashimi, nigiri, rice bowls, noodles and teriyaki. Also sells Japanese snacks.
The only hotel within the airport grounds. 351 soundproof rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, multiple restaurants including a to-go bar, and wellness facilities. Day use available. Dog friendly. The main lobby is on the fourth floor where passengers arrive from the adjacent AirTrain station, not ground level.
A family-owned boutique hotel that was remodeled in 2014. Amenities include 24-hour airport shuttle and free parking.
A hotel located in a secluded spot with views of the bay and the airport featuring large suites.
The hotel has panoramic views of the beautiful San Francisco Bay and offers complimentary parking.
Crowne Plaza SFO is 1 mile away from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
All rooms include a living room and separate bedroom with wi-fi, flat screen TVs, coffeemaker, refrigerator, microwave and wet bar. Amenities include complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, and evening reception, and free airport shuttle.
Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport Bayfront (SFO)
A good selection of books and a few souvenirs. The display shelves out front are definitely worth a browse.
Souvenirs, gifts, apparels, and accessories from the "City by the Bay".
Should you feel not fresh, come here for a shower with amenities included or take a nap. Also offers self-ironing and toiletries.
Pre-security all terminals are reachable on foot. The Rental Car Center and Long-Term Parking are not, and require use of the AirTrain.
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