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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 service to visitors from around the world. the San Francisco travel Association has three official Visitor information Centers and a partner location at the California Welcome Center at Pier 39.* All feature free Wi-fi and unique Sfmade gifts. SAN FRANCISCO VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER @ THE MOSCONE CENTER 749 Howard St. 415-391-2000 vvic1@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. Hours may be extended during major conventions at The Moscone Center. SAN FRANCISCO VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER @ MACY’S UNION SQUARE 170 o’farrell St.; 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. CHINATOWN VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER 625 Kearny St. Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Our Multilingual Staff Can Assist You With: Activities • Events • Maps • Guides • Hotel Reservations • Muni Passes (public transit) • Attraction Passes • Excursions Beyond San Francisco FAQS Q What are some tips for saving money while visiting San Francisco? You can save on transportation by using the San Francisco municipal Public transportation Passport, which allows unlimited rides on muni buses, streetcars, metro and even cable cars. Passports come in one-, three- and seven-day increments. for affordable itinerary suggestions, check out “10 things to Do for $10 or Less” on page 62. 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 more than 40 hills spread across just 49 square miles—but it’s very manageable, as proven by our many popular walking tours. Q What’s the best neighborhood for Mexican food? Italian? Ramen? that’s a cinch: mission District for Mexican food, north Beach for Italian, and Japantown for ramen. But San Francisco’s neighborhoods are known for offering a huge diversity of flavors, so consider trying something new tonight— maybe Moroccan?
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