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Hotels, Transportation, Airports, Parking and Moscone Center
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Click here to view a map of Downtown San Francisco. (coming soon)
Hotels
Click here to view a list of hotels and their special event rates.
The Game Developers Conference offers discounted hotel rates to all attendees and exhibitors. Rooms are limited, and discounted rates are available until Monday, February 15th. After this date, rooms and discounted rates are based on availability.
SPECIAL BULLETIN REGARDING HOUSING AT GDC 2010
Several GDC exhibitors/attendees have reported receiving telephone calls from personnel who say they are affiliated with housing and the GDC 2010 event. GDC 2010 has contracted with multiple nearby hotels and has not authorized any housing company for the event. GDC 2010 has reserved plenty of hotel rooms and there is still availability at many of the official contracted hotels. To make a reservation please contact the hotel DIRECTLY.
For questions regarding GDC Housing, please contact:
Susannah Hong (susannah.hong@ubm.com)
Transportation
For all Bay Area transit agencies, and traveler information including weather, traffic conditions, and parking, call TravInfo at (415) 817-1717 or visit 511: The Bay Area Travel Guide.
Driving Directions:
Directions to the Moscone Convention Center.
Public Transportation:
MUNI Bus Line
Click here to see bus lines to and from the Moscone Convention Center.
BART
Disembark at the Powell Street Station. Exit to 4th and Market Streets. Turn right on 4th. Walk two blocks south to Howard and turn left. The Moscone Center is located on the 700 block of Howard Street. You'll find Moscone South on your right and Moscone North on your left.
CalTrain
From the Caltrain Station (Fourth & Townsend): Across Fourth street from the train station, catch either the #15, #30, or #45 lines. Get off at Third and Folsom. Walk one block North up towards Howard St. Turn left on Howard. The Moscone Center is located on the 700 block of Howard Street. You'll find Moscone South on your left and Moscone North on your right.
Airports
San Francisco International Airport
Click here to learn about transportation to and from SFO.
Oakland Airport
Click here to learn about transportation to and from OAK.
Parking
For general parking information in and around the Moscone Convention Center, consult the parking map. (coming soon)
Where is the Moscone Convention Center?
The Moscone Center
747 Howard Street, between 3rd and 4th streets
San Francisco, CA 94103
Convention Center Administrative Offices: (415) 974-4000
San Francisco Attractions
Fisherman's Wharf
The ultimate tourist's dream - a myriad of souvenir shops, restaurants, and sea lions all in one centralized area. Visit Pier 39, the Cannery and Ghirardelli Square for all your shopping indulgences. Street entertainers will amuse you amidst the spectacular backdrop of San Francisco Bay.
Cable Cars
Ride the legendary cable cars for breathtaking views and a first-hand experience of the streets of San Francisco. Purchase one-way tickets at the cable car terminals, police/information booths or on board the car itself. For unlimited all-day access invest in an $11 Muni pass good for rides on the cable car lines, buses and streetcars.
Alcatraz Island
Over 14 million people have visited Alcatraz for a glimpse of life in the prison known as "the Rock." Take a ten-minute boat ride to the infamous maximum-security prison where criminals such Al Capone, "Machine Gun" Kelly, and Robert "The Birdman" Stroud were kept isolated from the public.
Golden Gate Bridge
A San Francisco icon and a sightseer's must see. The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the world's most beautiful and most photographed bridges. There's only one way to experience it - put on some comfortable shoes and take the hour roundtrip walk across!
Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park is the largest urban park in San Francisco. At 1017 acres, it is in the shape of a long rectangle, similar in shape but 174 acres larger than New York's Central Park. A narrow strip, known as The Panhandle, extends from the eastern end of the park. The park was planned in the 1860s and built in the 1870s on land that was thought to be uninhabitable. The park contains several San Francisco landmarks, including the De Young Museum and the Conservatory of Flowers
Chinatown
Enter the world of the Far East while staying in San Francisco. Just steps away from Union Square you can meander through a bustling neighborhood filled with Chinese temples, exotic herb shops, Asian restaurants, fish markets, bookstores, produce markets, and bakeries. Buy fortune cookies or have your palm read along the way!
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
SFMOMA opened in 1935 as the first museum on the West Coast devoted solely to 20th century art. Open daily (except Wednesdays) from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Shop for posters, books, and apparel in the Museum Store and support the exhibitions and programs the museum offers.
Union Square
In the epicenter of downtown San Francisco you will find a 2.6 acre manicured park serving as a haven for both people-watching and world class shopping. Enjoy the finest names in fashion, dining, and theatre, or enjoy a cup of coffee and simply watch the world go by.
Ferry Building
Not only is the Ferry Building the gateway to San Francisco's Financial District, it is also a jumping off point to many local destinations -- many within walking distance, others accessed by the famous cable cars that run through the streets of San Francisco. With the recent renovation of the Ferry Building and the Ferry Building Marketplace, there's a lot to do at this dynamic locale. The new Marketplace has shopping, dining, a year-round farmer's market (Sat., Sun., Tues. and Thurs.), plus free tours of the Ferry Building on Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays at noon.
Pier 39
Among the City's most visited attractions, Pier 39's entertainment options include V -- The Ultimate Variety Show; Turbo Ride; Blue & Gold Fleet Bay cruises; and Alcatraz Island Tours; Riptide Arcade and Studio 39. As many as 800 sea lions now reside on the pier's "K" dock.
Day Trips from San Francisco
In addition to San Francisco's attractions, there are plenty of fantastic day trips to explore. Experience the tranquility of wine country or explore the charming towns along the ocean.
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