San Francisco - Travel Tips for Visitors

 

Mass Transit

 

San Francisco is a Mass Transit/ biking town.

San Francisco Mass Transit is frequent, travels to most attractions, and fairly inexpensive.

You can find out information about visitor fares and a day pass for Muni buses/ light rail and Cable cars at SFMTA Website.

 

Eating

 

San Francisco is a food and wine town.

Try one of the many California wines, eat at a food truck, eat some seafood, or eat in a trendy artisan restaurant. You can find it all here!

For economical and fresh food, buy prepared food at a local grocery store or farmer’s market and enjoy a picnic!

 

Safety

 

Although San Francisco is pretty safe, it is a city and you should consider these safety tips:

- Don't wear expensive jewelry and flash cash around.

- Don't leave anything inside your car unless it is in the trunk.

- Always know where you are going and how to get there before you leave.

 

Electricity (Power)

 

If visiting from outside of North America, you may require an electrical adapter for any electronics or appliances you want to bring.

The United States uses 110 to 120 volts AC (60 cycles).

 

Discount

 

Check for discounts deals online for hotels and events.

Also, check websites like Groupon for restaurants and other local discounts.

If you are planning to visit several fee attractions in the San Francisco area, purchase a multi-attraction card.

The multi-attraction card offers a discount on packages of 3 or more attractions. 

Two available multi-attraction cards for San Francisco are:

CityPass San Francisco and Go San Francisco