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AT THE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER (VIC) San Francisco’s official Visitor Information Centers (VIC) assist more than 400,000 visitors each year. Our multilingual staff curates the San Francisco experience, providing one-on-one interaction with visitors from around the world. The San Francisco Travel Association has two official Visitor Information Centers and a new partner location at the California Welcome Center, PIER 39.* SAN FRANCISCO VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER 900 Market St.; downstairs from Cable Car turnaround 415-391-2000 vic1@sftravel.com Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekends and holidays Closed on Sundays November-April, and closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays. SAN FRANCISCO VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER @ MACY’S UNION SQUARE 170 O’Farrell St.; downstairs Cellar Level Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday Expanded hours seasonally and on certain sale days. * Services may vary by location. CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTER @ PIER 39 Building B, Level 2 Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. OUR STAFF CAN POINT YOU IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION NO MATTER WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR: > Things to Do > Multilingual Staff > Events > Maps > Guides > Hotel Reservations > Muni Passes (public transit) > Free Wi-Fi > SFMade Gifts > Souvenirs FAQS 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 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 consider trying something new — maybe Moroccan tonight?
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