Uploaded June 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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No big adventures this week but equally important is preparation for your next big trip out to San Francisco! Here is a local's advice on things any visitor should know beforehand -- what activities you should book in advance, how to pack, advice on transportation, avoiding the seedier elements of the city, and the best itineraries that will optimize your experience.

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Alcatraz Cruises
website: alcatrazcruises.com
or purchase in-person at their boot on Pier 33

MUNI or San Francisco Municipal Travel Agency (SFMTA)
sfmta.com
How to Ride MUNI: sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/how-ride-muni-quick-start-guide
Maps: sfmta.com/maps
Fares: sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/fares

If you plan to travel by public transportation outside of San Francisco:
siliconvalleymap.org/public_transportation.html

Zip Car Car Share (by the hour)
website: www2.zipcar.com

Getaround Car Share (by the hour)
getaround.com

Turo Car Share (by the day)
turo.com
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Music Attributions:
EDM Detection Mode by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500026
Artist: incompetech.com

64 Sundays by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Artist: twinmusicom.org

Slow Ska Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/mp3-royaltyfree/Slow%20Ska%20Game%20Loop.mp3
Artist: incompetech.com