• San Francisco Theater
  Find tickets and information at: www.san-francisco-theater.com
  Broadway Shows:
  • Altar Boyz,
  • Camelot,
  • Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,
  • Smokey Joe’s Café,
  • Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf



• Other Shows & Musical Performances
  • Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet, Civic Center - 415.863.3040
  • BATS Improv, Fort Mason Center - 415.474.6776
  • Chanticleer, 44 Page St. - 415.252.8589
  • How We First Met, Theatre 39 at Pier 39 - 415.433.3939
  • Jazz at Pearl’s, 256 Columbus Avenue - 415.291.8255
  • Killing My Lobster - 415.558.7721
  • Post Street Theatre, Union Square - 415.321.2910
  • San Francisco Ballet, Civic Center - 415.861.5600
  • San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Civic Center - 415.503.6275
  • San Francisco Opera, Civic Center - 415.864.3330
  • San Francisco Symphony, Civic Center - 415.864.6000
  • Teatro Zin Zanni Dinner Theatre - 415.438.2669

MUSEUMS

• Asian Art Museum of San Francisco,
  200 Larkin Street - 415.581.3500


• CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts,
  1111 Eighth Street - 415.552.9210


• California Academy of Sciences,
  875 Howard Street - 415.321.8000


• California Historical Society,
  678 Mission Street - 415.357.1848


• Museum of the African Diaspora,
  685 Mission Street - 415.358.7200


• Octagon House - A Museum of Decorative Arts,
  2645 Gough Street - 415.441.7512


• San Francisco Museum and Historical Society,
  Fisherman's Wharf - 415.775.1111


• San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA),
  151 Third Street - 415.357.4000


• San Francisco Museum of Craft+Design,
  550 Sutter Street - 415.773.0303

HARBOR CRUISES
Privately owned ferry and boat charters operate excellent sightseeing cruises, with professional guides. See breathtaking views of San Francisco, Alcatraz, Sausalito, The Golden Gate Bridge and other landmarks. Experience the world-class views and regional history on the San Francisco Bay. All tours are offered in many languages. For more information please access 10 www.blueandgoldfleet.com or www.hornblower.com.

RESTAURANTS
San Francisco is famous for fantastic restaurants and a wide variety of cuisine. The concierge at your hotel can assist you with recommendations. Reservations are recommended at most San Francisco restaurants.

For more information and reviews, visit: www.zagat.com.

Here are a few suggestions within walking distance of the symposium hotels:
• Venticello, Fine Italian, 1257 Taylor Street - 415.922.2545
• Rue Lepic, French Bistro, 900 Pine St. - 415.474.6070
• The Big 4, Californian Cuisine, 1075 California at Taylor - 415.771.1140
• Masa’s, American, 684 Bush Street - 415.989.7154

TRANSPORTATION
In addition to the websites mentioned above, click on www.supershuttle.com for reliable, reasonable ground transportation to and from the airports. San Francisco is served by all major airlines and has three major airports.

• From San Francisco International Airport, The Fairmont and Intercontinental are a 35-45 minute ride. Taxi fare is approximately $40 one way.


• From Oakland International Airport, The Fairmont and Intercontinental are a 35-45 minute ride. Taxi fare is approximately $60 one way.


• From San Jose International Airport, The Fairmont and Intercontinental are a 60 minute ride. Taxi fare is approximately $150 one way.

BANKING/POST OFFICES
Banks, cash points, exchanges offices and post offices are available in the vicinity of the hotels, and are usually open daily 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Saturday mornings. You can also use your credit or debit card at any ATM to get US dollars. Your bank account will be automatically debited in the currency of your account. The hotels can also exchange monies and post mail.

WEATHER
San Francisco in early fall is crisp and pleasant. The average temperature range is 55-73 °F or 13-23 °C. For more information, you may access www.weather.com.

ELECTRICITY
Electricity used in the United States is 110 volts.

TIPPING
It is customary to tip hotel porters $1 per bag, taxi drivers 15% of total fare, and waitstaff at restaurants 15-20% of your check.

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