caye caulker Perched over the bay atop well-grounded pilings, this former luxury apartment complex underwent a $4

some less-coveted seats are usually available until curtain time. War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave. (at Grove St.). & 415/864-3330 (box office). www.sfopera.com. Tickets $25 $195. Standing room $15 $30.

Perched over the bay atop well-grounded pilings, this former caye caulker luxury apartment complex underwent a $4-million transformation into one of Sausalito s finest accommodations. It s the view that clinches it: Every room comes with a panorama of the San Francisco Bay, including a vista of the city glimmering in the distance. Should you manage to tear yourself away from your private deck, you ll find that 23 of the sumptuously appointed rooms sport a romantic little fireplace; some have a vast sunken tub with Jacuzzi jets, remote- control air-conditioning, and wondrously comfortable queen- or king-size caye caulker beds. Soothing shades of pale green and blue highlight the decor, which blends in well with the bayscape outside. Be sure to request that your breakfast and newspaper be delivered to your deck, and then cancel your early appointments: On sunny mornings, nobody checks out early. 30 El Portal (next to the Sausalito caye caulker Ferry Landing), Sausalito, CA 94965. & 800/893-8433 or 415/332-9535. Fax 415/332-6714. www.innabovetide.com. 29 units. $255 $795 double. Rates include continental breakfast caye caulker and evening wine and cheese. AE, DC, MC, V. Valet parking $12. Amenities: Concierge; in-room massage; same-day laundry service/dry cleaning. In room: A/C, TV, dataport, minibar, fridge, hair dryer, free high-speed wireless Internet access.

1590 Sutter St. (between Gough and Octavia sts.), San Francisco, caye caulker CA 94109. & 800/227-3970 or 415/441-2828. Fax 415/775-5212. www.queenanne.com. 48 units. $99 $199 double; $185 $205 suite. Extra person $10. Rates include continental breakfast, afternoon tea and sherry, and morning newspaper. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Parking $14. Bus: 2, 3, or 4. Amenities: Access to nearby health club; 24-hr. concierge; business center; same-day dry cleaning; front desk safe. In room: TV, dataport, hair dryer, iron.