Useful Information for your Stay in San Francisco

WHEN BEST TO GO

The fog that envelopes San Francisco during the summer months means that autumn and spring are the best times to visit the city, especially in September and October, when temperatures average around 20°.

Winter is generally the only time that San Francisco experiences rain, but it’s always best to bring a selection of clothing, as the city’s location means that it can often turn unexpectedly chilly.

LOCAL CUSTOMS

San Franciscans have been called many things over the years: diverse, unconventional and liberal to name a few.

One thing that all people agree on, however, is that San Franciscans are unashamedly friendly people who will go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Don’t be surprised to find random strangers introducing themselves to you on the street.

ATTIRE

San Franciscans usually dress very casually.

Despite the city being a trend setter when it comes to fashion, your average resident won’t get too dressed up, unless they’re going to the up-market restaurants and clubs. You’ll stand out as a tourist if you forget to bring a jumper; remember the fog can bring a chill to the city!

LANGUAGE

English

CURRENCY

US dollars

EXCHANGE RATE

£1 = USD 1.60, €1 = USD 1.41

COUNTRY DIALLING CODE

+1

TYPICAL OPENING HOURS

Shops open from 9am to 6pm weekdays and Saturdays. Sunday shopping hours are 11am to 5pm.

EMBASSY CONTACTS

UK Consulate +1 415 617 1300

24 HOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT

Ambulance: 911 Fire: 911 Police: 911

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

1. New Year’s Day
2. Independence Day
3. Martin Luther
4. Labor Day King Jr’s Birthday
5. Columbus Day
6. Lincoln’s Birthday
7. Veteran’s Day
8. President’s Day
9. Thanksgiving
10. Memorial Day
11. Christmas Day

 

TIME ZONE

GMT -8” (DST -7”)

POPULATION

805,000

RELIGIOUS DEMOGRAPHIC

Christian

SPECIALITY RENTALS

 

 

Specialty Rentals offers a wide variety of exotic sports cars, convertibles, luxury sedans and SUVs and VIP service to every customer.

Choose from a selection of BMW, Mercedes, Cadillac and more, with pick up and drop off available at various California locations. Specialty Rentals is also available from San Francisco International Airport.

SF EXOTICCARS

SFExoticCars provides a diverse fleet of exotic cars in San Francisco.

The only company in San Francisco to have 100% ownership of each car they hire, guests can enjoy luxury cars such as Lamborghini, Porsche, Range Rover and BMW. SFExoticCars also provides a luxury limousine service.

CLUB SPORTIVA

Club Sportiva is the nation’s largest and most established luxury car time-share provider in addition to offering luxury car rental, fractional ownership and concierge services.

Its stable of luxury cars includes Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley, Audi, Aston Martin, Porsche, BMW and more. There’s even the opportunity to take part in some of Club Sportiva’s races.

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