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Disclaimer:
Cup-a-Joe
Coffee House takes no responsibility
for the accuracy of information given herein.
Getting There
San Francisco
is served by two airports: San
Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Oakland
International Airport (OAK). Airport Shuttles run frequently
and are a convenient way of getting to San Francisco; a typical
fare is between $10 and $15 per person from SFO. If you're in a
group of three or more people, then a taxi -- depending on traffic
and where you're going in town -- will probably work out to be a
similar price.
If you want
to save your pennies, you may choose one of several public transport
options. From SFO you can take a SamTrans
bus to the Colma BART station
(Bay Area Rapid Transit -- the underground train) and from there
take the train straight to San Francisco.
If you're coming
from Oakland Airport, a special airport bus runs to and from the
Coliseum/Oakland Airport BART
station (make sure you're on the correct platform for trains heading
to San Francisco/Daly City/Colma). AC
Transit (East Bay public transport) buses also run to the Bart
Station, though these routes are less direct.
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Driving in San
Francisco and hunting for parking can be murder (especially with
the city's strict
parking regulations). Fortunately there are plenty of other
options.
If you don't
have a car or if you don't want the hassle of parking, then MUNI
is the way to go. The system consists of buses and street cars and
is one of the best methods for getting around the city.
For $1 (35¢ for seniors, people with disability and youths
-- children under 5 ride free) you'll get a ticket that will allow
you two transfers/changes valid for 90-120 minutes after purchase.
San Francisco
is famous for its cable cars.
For $2 a pop (or just $1 with a MUNI transfer) you'll get some spectacular
views, see some of the charming older parts of the city and experience
the city's most famed method of transportation. However, the popularity
of the cable cars makes using them impractical if you're in any
kind of rush.
You can also
use your MUNI transfer on the F-Market
line. The F-line is a collection of beautiful old street trolleys
from around the globe that run along Market Street -- San Francisco's
main thoroughfare. Take a trolley from downtown to the Castro and
be sure to catch a film in the stunning Castro
Theater.
If you plan
to be in town for awhile and expect to be using public transport,
it is well worth investing in a MUNI Fast-pass. A weekly pass, currently
$9, allows you unlimited use of MUNI services in the city, including
the F-line. Monthly passes, for $35, begin on the first of each
month and also allow you to ride the cable cars and BART (within
San Francisco only).
But perhaps
the best way to get a real feel for the city is to explore it on
foot. San Francisco is a compact city, contained by its position
on a peninsula and made distinctive by its steep streets. Taking
a stroll over these hills is rewarded with spectacular views.
It's easy to see a great deal of the city on foot: in less than
two hours you can stroll from the MOMA
in the South of Market district (known as SOMA) to Fisherman's Wharf.
There you can catch
a ferry to Alcatraz.
. . and you'll even have time to pause in Chinatown
and have a cappuccino in North
Beach.
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The following
links provide a general guide to activities, restaurants, bars,
and events in San Francisco:
The
Bay Insider
SF
Station
A
Gay guide to San Francisco
SanFrancisco.Com
San
Francisco Sidewalk
If you're thinking
about moving to San Francisco you should check out Craig's
List, an excellent resource for finding a job, an apartment,
or just seeing what events are happening in the Bay Area.
For information
on what's around a particular Cup-a-Joe Coffee house go to the locations
page and click on an address.
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2000 Cup-a-Joe Coffee House
Web site created
by Edward Roll
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