San Francisco Travel Guide
We’ve created a list San Francisco travel resources with help from SFGate.com, the online home of the San Francisco Chronicle, and their San Francisco Guide. If there’s something you think we should include, send it to us.
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Getting there
The San Francisco Airport (SFO) is the most convenient to fly into and is a 20-minute cab ride (~$40) from the conference hotel, the Hotel Nikko, San Francisco. The hotel is conveniently located near the Powell Street Station on the BART train system. Use BART’s QuickPlanner to find a schedule of trains.
What to do
In San Francisco, the dilemma is what NOT to do. SFGate.com provides the latest updates on the city’s nightlife, visual arts, family activities and more in a special section, 96 hours: Your Four-Day Guide to the Bay Area
The Official Guide to the City: The San Francisco Visitors Planning Guide
Enjoy Frameline 35: San Francisco’s International LGBT Film Festival, June 14-24, 2012
Stay for the San Francisco Pride Celebration, June 23-24, 2012
Where to eat
Looking for a place to eat? Look no further than the Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants, as compiled by San Francisco Chronicle restaurant critic Michael Bauer. And don’t miss the popular Bargain Bites, places where the vast majority of entrees are $12 or less.
The neighborhoods
Like any big city, San Francisco is a collection of enclaves, each with its own personality and culture. From Fisherman’s Wharf to The Haight and back, SFGate.com’s neighborhood guide discovers the nooks and crannies of the city.
Parking
The Hotel Nikko offers valet parking for $10/hour and $45/night plus taxes (with in and out privileges) for overnight guests. If your car is oversized, the rate is $55/night plus taxes.
The entrance to the parking lot is located on Ellis at Mason. Directions can be found here: http://www.hotelnikkosf.com/FindUs.html
The Mason O’Farrell Garage is a large garage that offers plenty of parking. They charge $31/24 hours (maximum) and $7.50/hour ($2.50/20 minutes). They also have an evening special from 5.30pm to 9.30am for $15 flat. This garage is located at 325 Mason St. (between Elwood St. & Ofarrell St.) and their phone number is 415- 673-6757.
More parking information, with detailed costs and location can be found through the following website: http://sanfrancisco.bestparking.com
When using this just choose the following ‘address option’:222 Mason Street San Francisco, California 94102 and you will find plenty of affordable alternatives.