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FAQS ABOUT SAN FRANCISCO Visitor Information Center @ Macy’s Union Square Stuart Locklear Photography LOOKING FOR THE 411 ON SAN FRANCISCO? Then you’ve come to the right place. This page will cover some of the basics, but if you’ve got more questions then reach out to the friendly staff and volunteers at official Visitor Information Centers (on the lower level of Hallidie Plaza and on the Cellar level of Macy’s Union Square) who are happy to help you find exactly what you need to make your time in San Francisco the best it can be. Q. What are some tips for saving money while visiting San Francisco? You can save a chunk of change on transportation by using the San Francisco Municipal Public Transportation Passport, which allows unlimited rides on Muni bus, streetcar, metro and even cable cars. Passports come in one-, three- and seven-day increments. Q. What’s the weather like? San Francisco has mild weather year-round with temperatures seldom rising above 70° F (21° C) or falling below 40° F (5° C). The golden rule of packing for a trip to San Francisco: bring layers! Fog can roll in at any time, and areas near the water can feel cool. Q. Is it really as hilly as people say? Absolutely. San Francisco is built atop 43 hills spread across just 49 square miles. Q. What’s a quintessential San Francisco food item that visitors should try while they’re here? Sourdough bread and a bowl of cioppino — a seafood stew — is delicious year-round. Mmmm. If you get a chance, swing by and bring the staff some, too. They won’t complain. Q. Does San Francisco have any sandy beaches? Yes! Bring your kite and sandcastle-making equipment. San Francisco has 29.5 miles of beautiful shoreline. Ocean Beach, on the Pacific Ocean, offers miles of sandy beach. Also, there are smaller, more secluded beaches — China Beach and Baker Beach — closer to the Golden Gate Bridge. Q. What’s the best neighborhood for Mexican food? Italian? Sushi? That’s a cinch: Mission District for Mexican food, North Beach for Italian and Japantown for sushi. But San Francisco’s neighborhoods are known for offering a huge diversity in flavors, so branch out and try a range of cuisine types — maybe Moroccan tonight. iStock
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