How can I best get around San Francisco without a car?

Once you arrive at the InterContinental, taxis, of course, are your best option for getting around the City.  The InterContinental hotel is also just a couple blocks from the BART and MUNI public transportation stations, which is an easy and convenient service. 

Below you'll find links to help with your travel arrangements and transport.
San Francisco International
Oakland International
Yellow Cab
BART
MUNI

How can I find a great restaurant in San Francisco?

San Francisco is known for its pioneering culinary arts, a focus on local and sustainable products, and its artisanal purveyors. It's also home to some of the world's most innovative and ingenious restaurants, so whether or not you consider yourself a "foodie," you'll be in seventh heaven with a fork or chopsticks alike.  Check out these restaurant resources:

• SF Chronicle Food & Dining Section (online)
• San Francisco Ferry Building - Great restaurants and food and wine shops in a beautifully refurbished landmark.
• www.opentable.com - Online reservations for some of the city's best restaurants. Book early!
• www.yelp.com - Restaurant and event reviews and recommendations.

What else is there to do in San Francisco?

If you have some free time in and around the conference, here are a few places we recommend:

• Pier 39 - Shops, snacks, restaurants, the Bay, the sea lions... all at the end of Fisherman's Wharf.
• Fisherman's Wharf - World famous, everything from fresh crab boiled on the sidewalk to a wax museum. Great for an afternoon or evening stroll.
• North Beach - San Francisco's "Little Italy," cafes, restaurants, shops, etc.
• Chinatown - The largest Chinatown outside of Asia.
• California Academy of Sciences - "...the only place on the planet with an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum, and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof."
• Union Square - Macy's, Neiman's, Saks, Gucci, and everything in between.
• Two streets famous for wonderful boutique shopping include Union Street and Fillmore.