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YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT SAN FRANCISCO. ANSWERED. DOES SAN FRANCISCO EVER HAVE SHORTS-AND-T- SHIRT WEATHER? Yes, but we can’t tell you exactly when, so come prepared. Our marine climate means mild year-round weather. August through October are usually the warmest months, but weather can change by the hour, so pack layers and a light jacket or coat for cool evenings. Temperatures seldom rise above 70°F (21°C) or fall below 40°F (5°C). Morning and evening fogs roll in during the summer months but rarely persist. WHAT IS THE SALES TAX RATE? Sales tax is 8.5 percent. Hotel fees in San Francisco include 14 percent occupancy tax and 1.0625–2.25 percent Tourism Improvement District (TID) and Moscone Expansion District (MED) assessment (depending on the location of the property). WHERE CAN MY CLIENTS SMOKE? Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas. It is illegal to smoke tobacco products in any public gathering space in California, including parks, restaurants, bars, stores and office buildings. I’M BOOKING A WEDDING FOR MY CLIENTS — WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW? Individuals younger than 18 must have written consent from at least one parent (or legal guardian) and permission from a California Juvenile Court judge to marry. Blood tests are not required. Both partners must be present and submit a legal photo ID when filing for a marriage license. The license is valid for 90 days from date of issuance. Wedding ceremonies are performed by appointment only. Visit the San Francisco County Clerk’s Office website at sfgov.org/countyclerk. WHAT IS THE GEOGRAPHY OF SAN FRANCISCO? Surrounded on three sides by the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, the city’s compact 49 square miles (127 sq. km) crowd the tip of the San Francisco Peninsula. The city is built on 43 hills and is the hub of the Greater Bay Area, with a population of 874,228. It is the second most densely populated American city after New York City — and the metropolitan area is the nation’s 11th largest. CAN I HAVE A LIST OF IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS? The area code for most of San Francisco is 415. All calls within the 415 area code must be dialed using 1 + area code + 7 digit telephone number. In recent years, new telephone lines in San Francisco, Marin and parts of San Mateo County have been assigned area code 628. The 510 and 925 area codes encompass Alameda and Contra Costa counties in the East Bay; area code 650 encompasses San Mateo County and airport locations. Emergency Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 California Road Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-427-7623 Visitor Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .415-391-2000 San Francisco International Airport Ground Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-435-9736 Transit Service Information . . . . . . 511 (Bay Area) or 888-500-INFO (4636)) City Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 (Bay Area) or 415-701-2311 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or 415-701-2323 (TTY) WHERE CAN I FIND INFORMATION ON DISABLED ACCESS IN THE CITY? Request a copy of the booklet San Francisco Access from San Francisco Travel, 415-391-2000 or visit sftravel.com. For additional resources contact the Mayor’s Office on Disability, 415-554-6789, 415-554-6799 (TTY) or visit sfgov.org/sfmod. MUNI ACCESSIBLE SERVICES PROGRAM One S. Van Ness Ave., 94103. 415-701-4485, 415-701-4730 (TTY) or 311 (within San Francisco), 415-701-2311 (outside Bay Area) All Muni bus lines are accessible. Muni Metro Underground stations are accessible; for elevators or wayside lifter information, call Muni or visit sfmta.com. GOLDEN GATE TRANSIT ACCESSIBLE SERVICES The Golden Gate Transit bus system connects San Francisco with Marin, Sonoma and Contra Costa counties; Golden Gate Ferry connects San Francisco with two locations in Marin County, Sausalito and Larkspur. All buses and ferry services are accessible to persons with disabilities. Accessible services info is available at goldengatetransit.org/accessibility or call 511 or 711 (TTD). Find answers to other popular questions on our website: sftravel.com/faqs-about-city
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