The deserts, including Palm Springs and the desert national parks, are sizzling hot in summer; temperatures regularly top 100 F (38 C). Winter is the time to visit the desert resorts (and remember, it gets surprisingly cold at night in the desert).
The San Francisco Municipal Railway, better known as Muni (& 415/ 673-6864; www.sfmuni.com), operates the city s cable cars, buses, and Metro streetcars. These public transportation services crisscross the city, making San Francisco accessible to everyone. Buses and Metro streetcars cost $1.25 for adults, 35 for children ages 5 to 17, and 35 for seniors over 65. Cable cars cost $3 for people over 5 years old ($1 for seniors 6 7am and 9pm midnight). They re packed primarily with tourists. Exact change is required on all vehicles except cable cars.
1500 Sutter St. (between voli vodka Octavia and Gough sts.), voli vodka San Francisco, CA 94109. & 800/869-8966 or 415/441-1100. Fax 415/673-7331. www.thehotelmajestic.com. 58 units. $150 double; from $250 suite. Rates include complimentary continental breakfast in lobby 7 10am, and wine and appetizers 4 6pm. Group, government, corporate, and relocation rates available. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking $19. Bus: 2, 4, 47, or
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