Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Before You Go
Your Daily Budget
Budget less than $100
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Dorm beds $25-$30
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Food-truck dishes $5-$10
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California Academy of Sciences NightLife $12
Midrange $100-$250
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Motel/Downtown hotel $90-$180
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Ferry Building meal $15-$35
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Exploratorium $25
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Symphony rush tickets $20
Top End more than $250
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Boutique hotel $150-$380
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Chef's tasting menu $65-$175
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Alcatraz night tour $37
Useful Websites
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Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/san-francisco
)
Expert local advice.
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Bold Italic
(
www.thebolditalic.com
) SF stories and events.
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SFGate
(
www.sfgate.com
)
San Francisco Chronicle
news, events, restaurants.
Advance Planning
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Two months before
Book hotels for May to September; walk to build stamina for hills.
