San Francisco Expert Travel Guides

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The best authentic experiences

by Frommers Travel Guides

A Feast at the Ferry Building: During Farmers' Market days, this bayfront alfresco market is packed with local shoppers vying for the freshest in local produce, breads, and flowers -- or just mingling during their lunch breaks. But the buildi... Continue reading »
The best offbeat travel experiences

by Frommers Travel Guides

A Soul-Stirring Sunday Morning Service at Glide Memorial Church: Every city has churches, but only San Francisco has the Glide. An hour or so with Reverend Cecil Williams and his exuberant gospel choir will surely shake your soul and let the... Continue reading »
The best outdoor pursuits

by Frommers Travel Guides

A Day in Golden Gate Park: Exploring Golden Gate Park is a crucial part of the San Francisco experience. Its arboreal paths stretch from the Haight all the way to Ocean Beach, offering dozens of fun things to do along the way. Top sights are... Continue reading »
Best free things to do

by Frommers Travel Guides

Meander along the Marina's Golden Gate Promenade and Crissy Field. There's something about strolling the promenade that just feels right. The combination of beach, bay, boats, Golden Gate views, and clean cool breezes is good for the soul.... Continue reading »
Planning a trip

by Frommers Travel Guides

Visitor Information The San Francisco Visitor Information Center, on the lower level of Hallidie Plaza, 900 Market St., at Powell Street (tel. 415/391-2000; www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com), is the best source of specialized information about t... Continue reading »
Fast facts

by Frommers Travel Guides

American Express -- For travel arrangements, traveler's checks, currency exchange, and other member services, there's an office at 455 Market St., at First Street (tel. 415/536-2600), in the Financial District, open Monday through Friday from... Continue reading »
When to go

by Frommers Travel Guides

If you're dreaming of convertibles, Frisbee on the beach, and tank-topped evenings, change your reservations and head to Los Angeles. Contrary to California's sunshine-and-bikini image, San Francisco's weather is "mild" (to put it nicely) and... Continue reading »
Calendar of events

by Frommers Travel Guides

For more information, visit www.sfvisitor.org for an annual calendar of local events. February Chinese New Year, Chinatown. In 2008, public celebrations will again spill onto every street in Chinatown. Festivities begin with the "Miss C... Continue reading »
Getting there

by Frommers Travel Guides

By Car San Francisco is easily accessible by major highways: Interstate 5, from the north, and U.S. 101, which cuts south-north through the peninsula from San Jose and across the Golden Gate Bridge to points north. If you drive from Los An... Continue reading »
By plane

by Frommers Travel Guides

The northern Bay Area has two major airports: San Francisco International and Oakland International. San Francisco International Airport -- Almost four dozen major scheduled carriers serve San Francisco International Airport (tel. 650/821-... Continue reading »
Money

by Frommers Travel Guides

It's always advisable to bring money in a variety of forms on a vacation: a mix of cash, credit cards, and ATM cards. You should also have enough petty cash upon arrival to cover airport incidentals, tipping, and transportation to your hotel... Continue reading »
Entry requirements

by Frommers Travel Guides

Passports For information on how to get a passport, go to "Passports" in the "Fast Facts" section of this chapter -- the websites listed provide downloadable passport applications as well as the current fees for processing passport applica... Continue reading »

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