Travel Note
The Bay Area is a wonderful place to visit in the summer, so roads and attractions may be crowded. Getting a rental car may be helpful in some regards, but it may also have you stuck in traffic or looking for parking for days on end. We recommend using the BART train (subway), taxis, and Lyft as much as possible. If your preference is to rent a car, please note that there is very limited street parking near the ceremony (we suggest Lyft). Let us know if we can help you plan for getting around the Bay!
House Or Rental
Where should I stay?: If you are relying on the BART train (subway) and/or taxis, it's best to stay in either downtown San Francisco or downtown Oakland, both of which provide easy access to public transit. Below are some lodging options and areas that might be of interest. AirBnB: We highly recommend getting an AirBnB if you have a bigger group (3+), or if you simply want a space to yourself. You'll find lots of AirBnB options on their website - just search for the city in which you'd like to stay: www.airbnb.com OAKLAND: -Courtyard Marriott (510-625-8282) -Oakland Marriott City Center (510-451-4000) -Waterfront Hotel Oakland (888.842.5333) Emeryville/North Oakland -Hilton Garden Inn SF/Oakland (510-658-9300) -Four Points Sheraton SF Bay Bridge (510-547-7888) SAN FRANCISCO: -There are TONS of hotels in SF - it's hard to recommend any in particular! We suggest staying somewhere that meets your budget needs and puts you near any attractions you're interested in exploring.
Flight
SFO is the largest airport in the Bay Area and usually offers more direct flights than other local airports. Where is SFO?: SFO is in Millbrae, which is on the southern border of San Francisco. How do I get to/from SFO?: There are several ways to get to/from the SFO airport depending on your budget and preferred method of travel. GOING TO SF OR OAKLAND: 1) BART (Subway): The BART train has a station at SFO and can take you to downtown San Francisco and Oakland. One-way trips from SFO to downtown SF are ~$7. One-way trips from SFO to downtown Oakland are ~$10. 2) Taxi/Lyft/Uber: You can take any taxi option from SFO. The cost of one-way cab trips from SFO to San Francisco or Oakland vary, but will cost at minimum $20 and as much as $70. GOING TO SAN JOSE: 1) Caltrain: Caltrain can take you south to San Jose. You can take the BART from SFO to the Millbrae station and catch the Caltrain from there. A one-way trip from SFO to San Jose via Caltrain is ~$14.
Flight
Where is Oakland International Airport (OAK)?: OAK is in East Oakland. How do I get to/from OAK?: There are several ways to get to/from OAK airport depending on your budget and preferred method of travel. GOING TO SF OR OAKLAND: 1) BART (Subway): The BART train has a station at OAK and can take you to downtown San Francisco and Oakland. One-way trips from OAK to downtown Oakland are ~$8. One-way trips from OAK to downtown San Francisco are ~$12. 2) Taxi/Lyft/Uber: You can take any taxi option from OAK. The cost of one-way cab trips from OAK to San Francisco or Oakland varies based on new rules for taxis. Check taxi websites for more. GOING TO SAN JOSE: 1) BART to Bus: Take the BART train to Warm Springs and take a taxi from there to arrive at your destination.