Nuts-and-bolts information to plan your trip, plus our favorite Web links and the best local media.
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Web Links:
Bay Area Travel Guide
Transportation in the Bay Area: traffic conditions, public transportation schedules and routes, bicycle route maps, and a trip planner. www.511.org
Citysearch San Francisco
Wide-ranging guide to the San Francisco Bay Area's businesses with editorial reviews, reader comments, and insider tips. http://sanfrancisco.cityesarch.com
Craigslist
Resource for concert tickets, vacation rentals, ride-sharing, travel advice, and much more; started in San Francisco. www.craigslist.org
Greenopia
Guide to San Francisco's eco-friendly hotels, restaurants, and shopping. www.greenopia.com/sf/
MisterSF
Information on San Francisco's sites, literature, movies, streets, buildings, businesses, and culture from local journalist Hank Donat. www.mistersf.com
San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau
Upcoming events, gay travel, Bay Area activities, hotel reservations, and local activities. www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com
Savory San Francisco
Video footage and links to reviews of some of the Bay Area's best restaurants. www.savorysanfrancisco.com
SF Station
Extensive listings of events throughout San Francisco, including festivals, dance performances, museum exhibits, film screenings, and live music. www.sfstation.com
The Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco
History of the city organized by subject and year. www.sfmuseum.org
Yelp
Locals' reviews of all aspects of San Francisco living, including nightlife, shopping, spas, restaurants, and activities. www.yelp.com
Local Media:
San Francisco Chronicle
The city's major daily newspaper, founded in 1865; local, state, national, and international news; editorials, business, sports, travel, food, music, and more; Sunday "pink section" details arts, dining, entertainment, and events. www.sfgate.com
The Examiner
Free daily tabloid; sections include news, politics, entertainment, business, and sports. Find at newsstands in the afternoon or read online. www.examiner.com/san_francisco
San Francisco Bay Guardian
Free weekly alternative newspaper; in-depth features and interviews track Bay Area news and trends; extensive music, movie, theater, and restaurant reviews. www.sfbg.com
SF Weekly
Free weekly alternative newspaper offers commentary and coverage of local news and culture; reviews of restaurants, music, movies, and performing arts; good source of information on nightlife and events. www.sfweekly.com
San Francisco
Monthly glossy magazine highlights San Francisco food, fashion, and events; image-rich pages provide best visual coverage of the city's style trends. www.sanfranmag.com
7x7 San Francisco
Monthly glossy magazine covering San Francisco's social scene, entertainment, fashion, shopping, and restaurants. www.7x7sf.com
