Visiting San Francisco (aka, SF. San Fran is for out of towners)
Getting Around Arrival Most people generally to fly into the Bay Area via San Francisco International Airport (SFO). There's the Oakland Airport as well, but I haven't been there before. From either airport, public transportation is very accessible. There is the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) that serves as the train in the Bay Area. The route from SFO to SF is easy peasy while OAK to SF is a bit more hassle. Renting a car is also an option. The advantage of car rental is that getting around is easier, but parking in SF will be more of a hassle and most likely cost more, rental and parking fees vs. public transportation. Since you have kids, I'm guessing everything is easier with a car, but I'll still lay it all out for you to decide. Information A smart phone is a god send in the land near Silicon Valley. Google Maps and Yelp are your friends, as most everything is pretty on point (directions, restaurant reviews). Public Transportation Within the cit
