San Francisco Visitors Planning Guide - 2017
Reasons To Stop By The VIC
2016-12-21 01:41:59
San Francisco has two official Visitor Information Centers (VIC) where more than 400,000 visitors are assisted annually. Our multilingual staff curates the San Francisco experience, providing one-on-one interaction with visitors from around the world.
1. EXPERT ADVICE FROM LOCALS: We’ll plan the perfect visit for you. We can help you decide how to organize your activities for maximum efficiency, or how to take your time and soak it all in. Even if you already have your plans made, we can help you make them better. Nobody knows or loves San Francisco more than we do.
2. GET AROUND: We offer many options to make your trip go smoothly and save you money. You’ll find the San Francisco CityPASS, Muni 1-, 3- and 7-day Passports, maps and other conveniences for visitors navigating the city. Get your boarding pass, print your tickets, or book your activities with us. Take advantage of our vast database of services, tours, tickets, restaurants and hotels.
3. TRAVEL IS IN OUR BLOOD: Our team knows that the best way to understand a traveler’s needs is to take every opportunity to be one yourself. We’re always on the lookout for practical tips, what you’ll need to know, and how to respond to visitors from around the globe. Our staff speaks 14 different languages to help you plan the perfect visit.
OUR STAFF CAN POINT YOU IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION NO MATTER WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR:*
• Ideas for how to spend your time
• Information on events and happenings
• Maps, guides, reference materials
• Tours and discount ticket packages
• Hotel and restaurant reservations
• Rental car and attractions reservations
• Muni transit passes and maps
• Free WiFi service
• SFMade gifts
*Services may vary by location.
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., Hallidie Plaza, adjacent to Powell and Market Streets cable car turnaround
Phone: 415-391-2000
Website: sftravel.com
Email: vic1@sftravel.com
Hours*: May–October
M–F 9 a.m.–5 p.m.;
weekends and holidays 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
November–April
M–F 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sa 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Sunday
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day
*subject to change
SAN FRANCISCO VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER @ MACY’S UNION SQUARE
At our second downtown location we offer evening hours for your convenience. Visitors receive the same great perks, plus a 10% off Visitor’s Savings Pass, easy access to the U. S. Post Office (located next-door) and more.
170 O’Farrell St.
(on the lower Cellar level)
Store Hours: M–Sa 10 a.m.–9 p.m.,
Sundays 11 a.m.–7 p.m., holidays vary
CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTER AT PIER 39 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SAN FRANCISCO TRAVEL
We’ve partnered with the official experts on California to bring you another official San Francisco information access point. Get maps, tickets, insider information and more!
Fisherman’s Wharf, PIER 39, Building B, Level 2
Store Hours: Daily 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
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