ICOLC Spring 2008 meeting
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Hotel Information:

Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf Hotel
Sheraton address:
2500 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA 94133

Hotel Reservation information
In order to receive group rate, please follow instructions included here.


Map

Reception Information:

Boudin Bakery, Bistro and Museum
160 Jefferson Street SF 94133
Sunday April 13, 2008
6:00-8:00 PM
(the bistro is open until 9:00 PM)

Restaurant Information:

ICOLC restaurant suggestions (pdf)


Tourist Information:

Cable Car Museum

Chinatown Walking Tours and Cooking Center
Visitors who come here will find dim sum teahouses, small cafes, and restaurants frequented by locals. Experience Chinatown by wandering through back alleys, peek into herbal shops and Chinese temples of this historic neighborhood.

Ferry Building Farmer’s Market

Ghirardelli Square (free wireless)

Only In San Francisco
San Francisco tourism site

San Francisco City Pass
7 Day Muni and Cable Car Passport and
admission to 7 local attractions

San Francisco City Guides
Free San Francisco walking tours

SF Historic Railway/Tram Museum

San Francisco Literary Tours

Sea lion webcam

TIX Bay Area
Half-priced theatre tickets

Transportation Information:

Due to the high cost of parking near the hotel, it is advisable to take public transportation to the hotel. Once at the hotel, there are numerous sights and activities within walking distance, as well as a number of public transportation options. If you would like to make a day trip in a car outside the city, there is a Dollar Rent a Car office in the Sheraton.

In terms of airport travel, it is advisable to book your flight into SFO. However, we have included directions from Oakland International Airport for those flying there.

Transportation from San Francisco International Airport:

Super Shuttle, $16* (shared van to hotel)

*ICOLC commitee has arranged for a discount on Super Shuttle services. See following link for discounts: http://www.supershuttle.com/default.aspx?GC=B6QLA

After filling in the airport code and passenger's first and last name on Super Shuttle's Home page, please click “Next” to be taken to ICOLC discount page.

Public transportation options from SFO to hotel:
Option 1: Take BART SF/Bay Pt. Line/Pittsburgh/Bay Pt to Montgomery Stop. Go to SE corner of Kearney Street and Sutter Street (street level). Take SF Muni Bus # 9x/Fisherman's wharf to Powell Street and Bay Street. Walk towards North Point Street. Turn right on Mason Street. Time: app. 1 hour. Total Fare: $6.85

Option 2 (Scenic Route):Detailed directions for riding the Historic F-Line to the Sheraton at Fisherman's Wharf. Time: app. 1 hour. Total Fare: $6.85

Option 3: Take the Samtrans Kx line/Downtown SF to E. corner of 3rd Street and Market Street. Take SF Muni Bus #9x/Fisherman's Wharf to Powell Street and Bay Street. Walk towards North Point Street. Turn right on Mason Street. Time: app. 1 hour. Total Fare: $5.50

Transportation from Oakland International Airport to Hotel:

Super Shuttle, $25* (shared van to hotel)

*ICOLC commitee has arranged for a discount on Super Shuttle services. See following link for discounts: http://www.supershuttle.com/default.aspx?GC=B6QLA

After filling in the airport code and passenger's first and last name on Super Shuttle's Home page, please click “Next” to be taken to ICOLC discount page.

Public transportation options from Oakland International Airport to hotel:
Take AirBart Shuttle Line ($3) to Oakland Coliseum BART. Take BART Daly City train directly to San Francisco or take Richmond train to 12th Street Oakland City Center Station and transfer to Daly City train. Use option 1 or 2 below to continue on to hotel.

Option 1: Take BART to Montgomery Stop. Go to SE corner of Kearney Street and Sutter Street (street level). Take SF Muni Bus # 9x/Fisherman's wharf to Powell Street and Bay Street. Walk towards North Point Street. Turn right on Mason Street. Time: app. 1 hour. Total Fare: $8.05

Option 2 (Scenic Route): Take BART to Embarcadero Stop. Go to S. corner of Market Street and Main Street (across from Ferry Building). Take SF Muni F line/Fisherman's Wharf. Disembark at Jefferson Street and Powell Street. Walk west on Jefferson Street toward Mason Street. Turn left onto Mason Street. Time: app. 1 hour. Total Fare: $8.05

General Public Transportation Information:

511.org

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)

SF Muni/SFMTA


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