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    By Car: To get to NAPA
    If you have an extra day or two, try to visit Napa Valley and taste its wines. Directions to Napa from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Approximate Driving Distance - 56 miles Get on Highway 101 and head north toward San Francisco. Follow signs to Bay Bridge and go over bridge. Then take "Berkeley, Sacramento " fork on Interstate 80. Follow I-80 until you come to Highway 37, which will be clearly marked "Napa /Sonoma" and read "Columbus Parkway and Marine World". Take Highway 37 West over the freeway go 1.6 miles to Highway 29. Turn RIGHT (North) on Highway 29 Then take the LEFT fork which is marked "Calistoga/Sonoma Highway 29" Directions to Napa from Oakland International Airport (OAK) Approximate Driving Distance - 50 miles Start out going Northeast on AIRPORT DR toward NEIL ARMSTRONG WAY. Turn right onto HEGENBERGER RD continue toward Interstate 80 North. Take the Interstate 80 North towards downtown Oakland/San Francisco. Follow the signs to stay on Interstate 80 towards San Francisco/Sacramento. Take the Sacramento Exit (labeled 80 EAST). Continue on I-80 and go over the Carquinez bridge. Travel about 5 miles and take Highway 37 exit, which will be clearly marked "Napa Sonoma" and read "Columbus Parkway" and "Marine World". Take Highway 37 West over the freeway, go 1.6 miles to Highway 29. Turn RIGHT (north) on Highway 29. Proceed north about 12 miles until you come to a fork. Take the LEFT fork which is marked "Calistoga/Sonoma Highway 29" (NOTE: Ignore signs that read "Napa/Lake Berryessa".) Proceed on Highway 29 approximately 5 miles to Central Napa. Directions to Napa from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) can be found here

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  • Website: http://www.napavalley.com/visitorsinfo/mileage.html

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    By Car: PARKING garages in Chinatown
    Parking in SF is expensive regardless of where you go, but some places are less pricy than others.. I have 2 spots in the downtown to recommend: - Sutter-Stockton Garage Location: 330 Sutter at Stockton. Rates: a) Monday through Saturday: Day rates (from 7am to 6pm): Up to 1h = $2. Up to 2h = $5. Up to 3h = $7. Up to 4h = $9. Up to 5h = $12. Up to 6h = $15. Up to 7h = $18. Up to 8h = $21. Over 8h (before 6pm) = $26. Evening rates (from 6pm to 7am): Up to 1h = $2. Up to 2h = $4. Up to 3h = $5.50. Over 3h (before 7am) = $7.50. b) Sunday (from 7am to 6pm): The same as the evening rates. c) Daily rates (maximum): Monday through Saturday = $33.50. Sunday = $15. d) Motorcycle flat rate = $5. - Portsmouth Square Garage. Location: 733 Kearny at Clay. Rates: The rates are published on the website. They also offer an Evening Rate = $5.00 (Monday through Friday) Vehicle must enter after 5pm and leave before 4am on the next day.

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    By Car: Beware of slope
    The steep slopes of the city need to be cautious driving the car or parking it. In a sloping street, the cars must be parked perpendicularly to the slope or with the wheels blocked against the sidewalk.

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    By Car: pay attention
    driving to and around San Fransisco iss a serious business, just look around at the cars - most have at least one smashed door or fender - doesn't matter if it's a Lexus or a Buick. I 've crossed two bridges -Bay and Golden Gate - both are toll on the way into San Fransisco, but free on your way out.

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    By Car: Port of San Francisco Cruise Terminal Parking
    There is finally a reasonable long term parking alternative for those cruising Alaska or those short turn around cruises to Seattle or Van Couver and reverse out of the Port of San Francisco. SF Cruise Park at Pier27( 2 blocks south of the Pier35 cruise terminal ) provides secure indoor parking and FREE shuttle service for passengers AND luggage to and from the cruise terminal. They accept all major credit cards AND personal checks! The other operators charge cash in advance. I found out about them by calling (415)-806-4300 or (415)-274-0608, the Port of San Francisco parking info line.

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