SF NABC Parking and Transportation

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Parking
 

San Francisco has a transit first policy. The downtown area and the tournament site are served by 32 transit lines including BART and Muni Metro.

Do not arrive by car unless you have no other option.

If you do drive, please carpool with other bridge players.

While it can be rough to park in San Francisco, there are numerous easy and cheap public transit options available. If you are coming from the East Bay or South Bay, consider taking BART. BART has a station only one block from the Marriott and runs to all East Bay locations until after midnight, giving you plenty of time for post-mortems. (Going to some East Bay location late at night, you need to take an East Bay Train, and transfer at 12^th street.)  If you are coming from the South, consider driving to BART's Millbrae station. Park there (no charge) and take BART. Trains leave as late as 12:45 which should allow time to even drown sorrows. If you are coming from Marin, consider parking along the Park Presidio corridor and taking a Muni line to downtown and back. Golden Gate Transit might be a good alternative for people coming from Marin who are playing in the seniors. But it does not run late enough for the night events.

CalTrain is another alternative to the South Bay. CalTrain has late night southbound service every day except Sunday. The CalTrain station in San Francisco is slightly less than 1 mile from the Marriott, so you can easily walk it (or take the Muni T line) before the game. After the game take the Muni T line (the station is 1 block from the Marriott) or a taxi back.

Of course, if you live in San Francisco, Muni runs to virtually every neighborhood.

Particularly on the first weekend of the tournament, parking lots are likely to fill up early. It is the busiest shopping weekend of the year. If you can find a place, expect to pay $25 or more for the day. On the weekdays, if you are playing in the Seniors, you may be able to find some bargains nearby if you arrive before 9:00 am and can get an early bird rate. Sometimes these rates can be as little as $10. If you must drive, carpool and allow plenty of time.

Arrive Early!!!!!!!!!!  Parking lots will be very congested,
especially Thanksgiving weekend.  Allow plenty of time to find a space.
 

The following map shows parking lots near the Marriott. The distances are from San Francisco Shopping Center which is about a block from the Marriott. The numbers on the map are keyed to the information below it showing exact lot locations and prices.

If it says no attendant, bring exact change to put into the payment slot.

1.      Sutter-Stockton Garage at corner of Sutter and Stockton. Will fill up by noon. Attendants. $26 for up to 8 hours. $33 for 8 to 24 hours. $7 all day Sunday. 1865 spaces.

2.      Bush between Kearny and Montgomery. Closes at 8:00. Covered. Valet parking.$20 per 15 minutes with $30 maximum.

3.      Sutter between Stockton and Powell. Covered. Attendant. Early bird $19 before 11 and out by 8. $25 for 8-12 hours. $18 if enter after 5.

4.      Sutter-Stockton Garage at corner of Sutter and Stockton. Will fill up by noon. Attendants. $26 for up to 8 hours. $33 for 8 to 24 hours. $7 all day Sunday. 1865 spaces.

5.      No lot at this location.

6.      No lot at this location.

7.      Geary between Mason and Powell. St. Francis Hotel Garage. Covered. Attendant. $49 for 5+ hours.

8.      Union Square Garage. Attendant. Covered. $31 for 7+ hours.

9.      Taylor at O�Farrell. $26 for 24 hours. Attendant. Covered.

10.  Mason and O'Farrell. Covered. Attendant. Evening special $15. $29 for 24 hours. $2.50 per 20 minutes.

11.  Cyril Magnin and O'Farrell Covered. Attendant. $40 for 24 hours.

12.  Ellis-O'Farrell Garage. On O'Farrell between Powell and Stockton. Valet parking. Will fill up by noon. Attendants. $27 except Sunday. $13 on Sunday. Closes at 2 am on Friday and Saturday and 1 am other nights.

13.  Stevenson near 3^rd. $19 up to 8 hours. $20 for 24 hours. Covered. Closes at midnight. Sunday closes at 10. Attendant. This is an excellent value and very close to the playing site.

14.  Jessie near 3^rd. $16 if you enter before 9:30 and leave by 7:00. $20otherwise. Covered. Attendant. This is an excellent value and very close to the playing site.

15.  2^nd and Howard. No attendant. $40 for 8 hours. $50 over 8 hours. Closes at 9:00.

16.  No lot at this location.

17.  Corner of Taylor and Eddy. $8 flat rate. No attendant. Rates are higher for special events, which is likely to include Thanksgiving weekend.

18.  Marriott Hotel. This is the playing site. $49 valet. Covered.

19.  Jesse near 3rd. Jesse Square Garage

20.  Minna between New Montgomery and Third. Covered. Attendant. $20. Closes at 11.

21.  Eddy between Jones and Taylor. $9 flat rate. Valet parking. Covered. Rates are higher for special events, which is likely to include Thanksgiving weekend.

22.  Eddy between Mason and Taylor. Flat $8. Closed Sunday. No attendant. Rates are higher for special events, which is likely to include Thanksgiving weekend.

23.  Mason between Eddy and Turk. Covered. Valet parking. $9 flat rate. Rates are higher for special events, which is likely to include Thanksgiving weekend.

24.  3^rd between Folsom and Howard. $25. Attendant. Covered. If you enter before 10 and leave before 10, $8. Good backup lot if 5^th and Mission is full.

25.  Jones and Turk. $6. No attendant. Very small lot. Rates are higher for special events, which is likely to include Thanksgiving weekend.

26.  Corner of Taylor and Turk. $9 $7 early bird before 9:00. No attendant. Rates are higher for special events, which is likely to include Thanksgiving weekend.

27.  No lot at this location.

28.  Mason between Eddy and Turk. $9. Must leave keys with attendant. Rates are higher for special events, which is likely to include Thanksgiving weekend.

29.  Mission at 5^th. Covered. Attendant. Valet parking. Small lot. $16 early bird. $18 for daytime. $30 otherwise.

30.  Fifth and Mission Garage. Probably best bet for close parking. Covered. Attendant. Will fill up early. Across the street from the Marriott. $25 for up to 12 hours. $30 for 12 to 24 hours. Large lot 2585 spaces. Enter on Minna Street or Mission Street.

31.  Mission between 6^th and 7^th. $10. Attendant parking. Will need to leave keys. Closes at 8.

32.  Mission between 6^th and 7^th. $10. No attendant.

33.  No lot at this location.

34.  Howard between 5^th and 6^th. No attendant. $11.

35.  Howard at 5^th. $12. Rates are higher for special events, which is likely to include Thanksgiving weekend. Closes at 7.

36.  5^th and Folsom. $9. Attendant. Hours unknown.

37.  Folsom between 3^rd and 4^th. $10. Covered. Attendant. Closes at 11. This lot changes its price depending on how busy it is, so it is likely to be much higher Thanksgiving weekend.

38.  3^rd between Harrison and Folsom. $10. Covered. Attendant. Closes at 11. This lot changes its price depending on how busy it is, so it is likely to be much higher Thanksgiving weekend.

39.  3^rd between Harrison and Folsom. $18 for 24 hours, $13 for 12 hours. Covered. Attendant. This lot changes its price depending on how busy it is, so it is likely to be much higher Thanksgiving weekend.

40.  Harrison at 3^rd. $10. No attendant.

41.  Harrison at 3^rd. $10. No attendant. $180 for the month.

42.  5th and Folsom. No further information.

43.  6^th and Folsom. $10 for 12 hours. No attendant. Very small lot.

44.  No lot at this location.

Getting Around the Bay Area

Public transportation is plentiful and generally reliable in the Bay Area. San Francisco's Municipal Railway (Muni) is the city's transportation system. A single fare is $1.50; seniors pay 50 cents. Free transfers are good for 1 hours of system use. Maps of the system are available for $3 at the cable car ticket booth at Powell and Market Streets and in Room 140, City Hall.

Taxi rates in the city are $3.10 to start and $2.25 per mile thereafter.

Within San Francisco

San Francisco is a walking city. The Marriott is within an easy walk of wonderful restaurants, excellent shopping and major tourist destinations.

For longer trips, the best bet is Muni. For $1.50 you can board any Muni line for up to 90 minutes after the start of your first ride. You can also buy 7-day passes for $18. Muni will take you to Fisherman's Wharf on a cable car ($5 one way no transfers). Alternatively you can ride the F line to Fisherman's Wharf for $1.50 (round trip if you stay less than 90 minutes.)

Muni is an excellent choice if you are staying in one of the City's neighborhoods. When using Muni, exit at Powell Street to go to the Marriott. When you arrive at the Powell Station, exit at 4^th Street and Market. Walk one block south on 4^th Street. The Marriott is at the northeast corner of 4^th and Mission.

Taxis are also plentiful. Fares are metered and there are no extras.

The Larger Bay Area

BART is generally the best bet, although to commute from the South Bay, Caltrain may be best. BART serves the East Bay and northern San Mateo County as well as downtown San Francisco. 

Bay area traffic and transit information is available by dialing 511, or by visiting the website at 511.org. The site provides links to Bay Area transit providers and has information about current traffic conditions and delays.

Ferryboats serve several destinations from the Ferry Building at the foot of Market Street. Pick up a free copy of Bay Crossings at the Ferry Building for full information.

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