Do you have some free time before or after the conference? From the best restaurants in the world at all price levels to some of the top attractions in the world, such as Pier 39, Chinatown, and Alcatraz, San Francisco has a lot to offer. A short distance from the Moscone West Convention Center, you can catch a cable car to bring you within walking distance of many historic and vibrant neighborhoods, including Mission Dolores, Nob Hill, Jackson Square, North Beach, and Telegraph Hill.

From downtown San Francisco, you can also take an afternoon excursion to the top wineries in Napa Valley or rent a car and drive across the Golden Gate Bridge and up the winding roads of U.S. 1, passing through breath-taking views of the Pacific Ocean and the pine- and redwood-covered hills of Marin and Sonoma counties.

Here is just a sampling of some of the attractions the City by the Bay has to offer:
Alcatraz Island  
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
Embarcadero Center
Fisherman’s Wharf  
Pier 39
SF Museum of Modern Art

Cable Cars

While you are in San Francisco, be sure to take a ride on one of its world famous cable cars. The cable car turntable, which serves as the beginning for two lines, is located at Powell and Market Streets, which is a short distance from Moscone West.  More information on the fees and routes is available at http://www.sfcablecar.com/riders.html.

A great way to get around the attractions of San Francisco is on the F-Line. The F-Line is made up of vintage streetcars from around the world and across the United States. You can catch a streetcar on Market Street near the Marriott Marquis, Parc 55 Hotel, or Moscone West Convention Center. On the F-Line, you can ride an Italian streetcar or maybe one from your hometown.

Moscone West Convention Center

The Moscone West Convention Center is located at 4th and Howard streets with a second entrance on 4th Street between Howard and Mission streets in downtown San Francisco, Calif. Click here for a map of the area around the convention center.

All lobbies and other common areas in Moscone West have complimentary WiFi. 

Weather

Weather in San Francisco in November is typically mild, but it can be unpredictable. Therefore, it is best to dress in layers and bring a versatile jacket. According to SanFrancisco.com, "Fall in San Francisco is truly the best time of year for weather. Days are warm and sunny, sometimes blisteringly so, and nights are mild and clear. Rainfall is rare, the fog has cleared and the long warming process has reached its magnificent zenith." This makes early November one of the best times to visit San Francisco.