Frequently Asked Questions

55. What's the weather like in San Francisco during Conference time?

It's usually hot and humid in July. Lightweight fabrics, shorts, and sandals are all good weather wear inside and out. However, during conferences the air conditioning can be very cold inside the hotel. So long pants and a light weight sweater might be in order. Before you pack you may want to go to www.weather.com and enter "San Francisco" for a general idea of what the weather will be like this year.

56. What public transportation is available if I want to explore San Francisco?

Public transportation in San Francisco is called BART. It can take you all over the city.The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) regional train service offers scheduled service directly from San Francisco (SFO) and Oakland (OAK) airports to San Francisco, it's surrounding cities and East Bay destinations. Taking BART saves you money on cabs, shuttles and expensive hotel parking. That's why BART is the easiest, fastest and cheapest way to get to San Francisco and other Bay Area destinations. To get BART schedules, directions, and station area maps click here.

The most popular stations for visitors are Civic Center, Powell, Montgomery and Embarcadero in downtown San Francisco. Visit http://onlyinsanfrancisco.com/sponsors/bart.asp for more information.

BART hours of Operation
Weekdays: 4:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Saturdays: 6:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Sundays: 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.

57. If I want to get away from the conference for a few hours during the day, what can I do or see?

San Francisco has a LOT to offer tourists. Visit http://www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com/ for more information.

58. What if I don't have a publisher's party to go to Friday night but I'm not interested in staying in the hotel all evening? Is there anything to do in San Francisco after dark?

The Conference site is comfortably situated in downtown San Francisco, with shops and restaurants right outside the hotel.