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6. CHEAPER EATERIES
San Francisco has an amazing number of lowpriced joints that often serve wonderful
food. At some Mexican places in the Mission, you can have delicious
burritos
and
tacos
for under $5. Chinese restaurants and food trucks also offer many varieties of
good value cuisine.
7. PICNICS
With so many parks, having a picnic lunch is always a delightful option. There are
plenty of deli-supermarkets, such as the Real Food Company and the California Har-
vest Ranch Market, which carry a fantastic selection of gourmet delectables.
Real Food Company • 2140 Polk St & 3060 Fillmore St
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California Harvest Ranch Market • 2285 Market St between Sanchez & Noe
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8. PUBLIC TRANSPORT PASSES
Muni offers 1-day, 1-month and special event passes, all at great savings compared to
paying $1.50 per ride on the buses and streetcars and $5 per ride on the
cable cars
.
The Clipper Pass is an all-in-one pre-pay travel card. It is accepted on most of the
city's transport services including Muni, BART, and Caltrain.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Many services provide toll-free numbers when calling within the US from any phone
- most of them begin with 800, 877, or 888. Buying phone cards to use for making
toll calls can mean great savings. Internet access is free at the New Main Library and
at CompUSA.
New Main Library • 100 Larkin St • 415 557 4400 •
http://sfpl.org
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10. LAUNDROMATS
Nearly every block has a cheap laundromat handy. Wash cycles run about 15-20
minutes and dryers 20- 30 minutes. Watch your things, however, since theft is not
unknown.
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