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British subjects can obtain up-to-date visa information by calling the U.S. Embassy Visa Information Line ( 09042-450-100 from within the U.K. at £1.20 per minute; or 866-382-3589 from within the U.S. at a flat rate of $16 payable by credit card only) or by visiting the “Visas to the U.S.” section of the American Embassy London’s website at http://london.usembassy.gov/visas.html.
Irish citizens can obtain up-to-date visa information through the U.S. Embassy Dublin, 42 Elgin Rd., Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 ( 1580-47-VISA [8472] from within the Republic of Ireland at €2.40 per minute; http://dublin.usembassy.gov).
Citizens of New Zealand can obtain up-to-date visa information by contacting the U.S. Embassy New Zealand, 29 Fitzherbert Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington ( 644/462-6000; http://newzealand.usembassy.gov).
Visitor Information The San Francisco Visitor Information Center, on the lower level of Hallidie Plaza, 900 Market St., at Powell Street ( 415/391-2000; www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com), is the best source of specialized information about the city. Even if you don’t have a specific question, you might want to request the free Visitors Planning Guide and the San Francisco Visitors kit, which includes a 6-month calendar of events; a city history; shopping and dining information; several good, clear maps; plus lodging information.
For information on the state as a whole, log onto the California Tourism website at www.visitcalifornia.com. U.S. and Canadian residents can receive free travel planning information by mail by calling 800/862-2543. Most cities and towns also have a tourist bureau or chamber of commerce that distributes information on the area.
Wi-Fi See “Internet & Wi-Fi,” earlier in this section.
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