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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 weather year-round. 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 fog rolls in during the summer months but rarely persists. 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. WHAT ARE THE RESTRICTIONS ON MARIJUANA USE? Marijuana remains classified as a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act, and its purchase, possession, distribution, or use within California may be unlawful under federal law. Recreational use has been legalized in the state of California; however, there are a number of rules and regulations governing usage. For additional resources, visit sftravel.com and search “marijuana.” 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 the hub of the Greater Bay Area, and has a population of nearly 900,000. WHAT PHONE NUMBERS ARE IMPORTANT TO HAVE ON HAND? Emergency Service (for police, fire, ambulance; no area code required): 911 California Road Conditions: 800-427-7623 (U.S. only) San Francisco International Airport Ground Transportation: 800-435-9736 (U.S. only) 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) City Services numbers connect customers with highly trained customer service representatives ready to help with non-emergency matters, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. WHERE CAN I FIND INFORMATION ON ACCESSIBILITY IN THE CITY? Contact Access Northern California at accessnca.org. MUNI ACCESSIBLE SERVICES PROGRAM One S. Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94103. 311 (within San Francisco), 415-701-2311 (outside Bay Area) or 415-701-4485, 415-701-2323 (TTY) 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).
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