I have a few questions about my trip to San Francisco this weekend. [more inside]
posted by lattiboy on May 28, 2009 - 20 answers

What to do during evenings after conferences next week in San Mateo? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Dec 5, 2008 - 17 answers

I'll be attending a conference in San Francisco (and staying in Berkeley) from Wednesday to Sunday. What are some short (1-2 hours) "field trips" I can take when I get sick of listening to papers? [more inside]
posted by pluckemin on Nov 17, 2008 - 13 answers

Will I have any time to check out cool tech sites with a Saturday and Sunday morning in SFO? [more inside]
posted by cdmwebs on Nov 17, 2008 - 9 answers

Please recommend the best places to stop for PHOTO opportunities and delicious FOOD along the 101 from San Francisco to Seattle on a 3-day road trip? [more inside]
posted by dcruzin on Oct 2, 2008 - 14 answers

I'll be in San Francisco in two weeks (Aug 30-Sep 1). What are some geeky things to see (without a car)? I've already covered the Exploratorium and City Lights several times, but that's the sort of thing my tastes run towards.
posted by dmd on Aug 19, 2008 - 23 answers

Four hours in central San Francisco with luggage - what to do? I'm arriving in SF at noon on Thursday, and I have about four or five hours to kill in the middle of town before I head over to a friend's place. Is there anywhere I can safely stow some luggage during this time, and then go around for a wander?
posted by adrianhon on Jul 8, 2008 - 6 answers

Last minute San Francisco/Silicon Valley travel advice... [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot on Apr 11, 2008 - 13 answers

My wife and I are heading to San Francisco this weekend for a wedding, but we'll have a little bit of extra time to play around. Is there anything super-awesome happening this weekend? What should we do? Things we like include art, music, books, and delicious vegetarian cuisine.
posted by gerryblog on Apr 1, 2008 - 9 answers

What's travel like on the morning of the San Francisco Marathon? [more inside]
posted by sugarfish on Feb 18, 2008 - 7 answers

Can anyone give some pointers for a couple (both 22) traveling to San Francisco for the first time from the UK? [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 on Nov 19, 2007 - 9 answers

I'll be going to Wondercon in San Francisco. Any hotel recommendations? [more inside]
posted by clearlydemon on Nov 8, 2007 - 7 answers

My wife and I are in San Francisco this weekend -- she is walking the Nike Women's Half Marathon on Sunday and we are looking for some unique things to do while in town. We are staying at the Renaissance Parc 55 near Union Square and would some suggestions for walking around, specifically Saturday morning/afternoon, Sunday evening, and Monday morning. Thanks!
posted by jacobsee on Oct 17, 2007 - 19 answers

I'm going to San Francisco for a few days next week--where are some little-known yet interesting places to eat and/or visit? [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects on Sep 27, 2007 - 28 answers

We're headed to San Francisco and need suggestions on adding baby and cycling aspects to it. [more inside]
posted by fijiwriter on Sep 4, 2007 - 9 answers

Quickie road trip! How long does it take to drive from L.A. to Seattle? And how long to drive from downtown Seattle to downtown Vancouver, BC? And how long from Seattle to L.A.? How would you budget your time in each city? We're leaving on Sunday evening and we have to get back by Friday night. We might skip Vancouver if the timetable gets too tight. [more inside]
posted by oldlies on Aug 11, 2007 - 21 answers

Help me find a good travel agent. I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area, and would love to find someone local, but I'm also open to other options. [more inside]
posted by purplefiber on Feb 11, 2007 - 3 answers

California-filter: I'll be traveling in California for one month with my girlfriend. Please provide us with little hidden gems (hotels, restaurants, lunch rooms, best cappuccino in town, things to see and do etc) we won't find in travel guides. Please see our travel plan and other specifics inside. [more inside]
posted by IZ on Feb 11, 2007 - 34 answers

CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) training in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by littlegreenlights on Feb 9, 2007 - 8 answers

Travelling to San Francisco in February.. It'll be my first time back in 10 years. Bay Area-knowledgable MeFites, fill me in. [more inside]
posted by huskerdont on Jan 10, 2007 - 21 answers

I need to make a day trip to Sacramento from San Francisco. I don't own a car. What's the best way to get there & back? [more inside]
posted by treepour on Jan 9, 2007 - 9 answers

Why is nearly every hotel on the peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose fully booked for December 6 and ONLY December 6? [more inside]
posted by aaronh on Nov 29, 2006 - 13 answers

BayAreaFilter: Looking for some ideas for fun short trips to take over thanksgiving weekend with my girlfriend. [more inside]
posted by christy on Nov 16, 2006 - 14 answers

Looking for good music, drinks, dancing (no pop music), theater, food, sight-seeing, adventure, etc. in San Francisco for a summer vacation. It will be me and my girl. It will also be her birthday. [more inside]
posted by jruckman on Jul 3, 2006 - 13 answers

Coming from Palo Alto, I need to get to San Francisco by 9am on July 4th. What's the cheapest / fastest way to do this? [more inside]
posted by mto on Jul 2, 2006 - 11 answers

Driving from San Francisco to Seattle: how do we plan a pleasant 4-day trip up the west coast? [more inside]
posted by paulrockNJ on Jun 18, 2006 - 7 answers

I'd like to transport frozen food (ice cream) and refrigerated food on an airplane from San Francisco. Is this possible? I think the optimal plan will involve dry ice for the ice cream. Where can I get it in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by stuart_s on Apr 20, 2006 - 11 answers

I'm going to be spending a weekend in America. Having never ever been there before, what should I do? [more inside]
posted by mr_silver on Mar 7, 2006 - 92 answers

I'm traveling to San Francisco on a tight budget for a conference at the Moscone Center in early April, any experiences on area hostels or cheap hotels? [more inside]
posted by KirkJobSluder on Feb 14, 2006 - 12 answers

For recent travellers, is the U.S. still a bargain? Specifically, how would you compare the price of eating out in a similarly semi-fancy restaurant in 1) San Francisco, 2) Seattle, 3) London, 4) Paris, 5) New York. Let's peg the baseline cost at about $50/person in San Francisco, excluding wine. [more inside]
posted by _sirmissalot_ on Feb 8, 2006 - 16 answers

I'm going to San Francisco for a week: 2/7-2/13. The theme for my activities will be "ingenuity." First, I'm looking for technology related art but I'm open anything that's cool and techy or even anything that makes you think, "Wow! ingenious!" [more inside]
posted by stuart_s on Feb 5, 2006 - 8 answers

We're heading to SF at the end of January. Any "surrounding area" recommendations for a couple days? [more inside]
posted by mkultra on Jan 2, 2006 - 13 answers

SAN FRANCISCO - We are flying into San Francisco (April). Can anyone suggest a good hotel for a couple of days that is easy to get to from the airport without car?
posted by Frasermoo on Jan 25, 2005 - 14 answers

So I appear to be trapped in Paris. Flew to Europe over the holidays for a conference in Berlin, and thought I'd spend a week in Paris and fly out of there instead. British Airways is informing me they'd like about a grand to get me out of Paris, and no less if I take the chunnel up to London to catch the London-SFO leg there. Best option I've found is to try to delay the return flight until I can actually make my way back to Berlin (it's too late now). Still on hold finding out how painful that's going to be. Anyone have any better ideas?
posted by effugas on Jan 8, 2005 - 8 answers

After the success of my night in San Francisco (details inside for the curious), I'm once again seeking romantic travel guidance. This time: Napa. [step on the grapes, the juice is inside] [more inside]
posted by rorycberger on Sep 1, 2004 - 7 answers

Need some tips for planning a romantic night in San Francisco, specifically recommendations for a hotel, restaurant for dinner, and possibly a show or other evening activity. [mi] [more inside]
posted by rorycberger on Jul 29, 2004 - 27 answers

SF residents: what's the easiest/best way to get to Golden Gate Park via public transit? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by DaShiv on Jan 25, 2004 - 11 answers

We're considering going to Europe for a few weeks this summer, and thought about the possibility of exchanging houses with someone over there, as a way of saving money (we have a house in San Francisco, a pretty popular place to visit).

But we're worried about the possibility of ending up with some crooks or thoughtless people in our house, and coming back home to find that we've been ripped off, had property messed up, etc. Has anyone had any experiences with any reliable (or not so reliable) places that help make house exchanges successful (e.g., screening applicants, etc.)?
posted by jasper411 on Jan 21, 2004 - 13 answers