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Favorite Thing: San Francisco's tap water is not only safe to drink, but it actually tastes ok. What I should say that it has no taste, and that’s a good thing! Don’t waste your money on bottled water here. Just carry a refillable bottle and you’ll be set.
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Favorite Thing: The best time to visit San Francisco is during the months of September and October. This period we call “Indian Summer” is when we get the most sunshine. It also occurs after the tourist season, so you’ll probably get better hotels deals.
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Favorite Thing: In calculating your daily food budget, remember to add 15-20% to your total. In San Francisco, as in most of the U.S, the service is NOT included at restaurants. There are exceptions to this rule, but the exceptions are clearly stated on the menus. It is customary to tip a minimum of 15% of the cost of the meal (before taxes), but if you get excellent service or if you receive a complimentary dish, you should leave 18% to 20% or at least round up to the nearest dollar. Most servers earn minimum wage and rely on the money they make on tips, so remember to be good to your waiter if your waiter has been good to you.
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Favorite Thing: There is no set rule. I can only tell you what I do. I typically give a minimum of 15% and round up to the nearest $5. It’s so much easier this way. For example a $3.90 fare becomes $5.00, a $7.50 fare becomes $10, a $17.00 fare becomes $20.00 and so on. So, it’s more than 15%, but considering what these drivers make for a living, I don’t mind. Remember to talk to your drivers. They are usually very friendly and helpful.
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Love the suggestion to bring a hat to the Scharffen Berger tour. | hevbell Sat Oct 7, 2006 16:59 UTC
Great page! I'm dying to go to SF some day. Will have to bear your Inn in mind if I do, it sounds fab! :) | madamx Fri Jul 1, 2005 00:12 UTC
Great little SF page, wonderful pictures. We already booked our hotel, and then I see your "offer"; ah well next time :o) ~ Helen | karenincalifornia Mon Jun 6, 2005 19:41 UTC
I just learned from Martin_S that you own a B&B in SF, so I had to immediately go and check out your website. It looks wonderful! Someday, I want to hear your B&B stories! |
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