San Francisco

SFO connects to BART through the airport's AirTrain system and publishes separate taxi and ride-app pickup instructions. Choose the option that fits your luggage and final destination, then follow the current terminal directions. Go to the accommodation before a sightseeing or networking stop. San Francisco Police specifically advises visitors to leave luggage at the hotel instead of in a car.

Travel setting · Lennart Rudolph / Unsplash. Not this city’s airport.

Compare a city base with the actual Peninsula addresses in your calendar before committing to repeated cross-region trips. Choose a property with a workable late return and a clear luggage arrangement. A rental car is transport, not storage: keep travel documents, work devices and anything that connects your identity to your assets out of it when parked.

A warm introduction from a founder still needs a verified address and an independent way home. Start in a staffed café or office; moving to a private house is optional. Keep product demonstrations separate from your real wallet. If a demo needs funding, arrange the amount and account beforehand instead of exposing the portfolio you normally use.

When combining business with a family holiday, avoid an airport-to-attraction stop with everyone's bags in the vehicle. Let the hotel hold luggage first. Give family their own transport plan and keep the day's business addresses separate. A change of meeting location should not require relatives to wait with luggage in an unfamiliar parking area.

Transport information does not certify a provider or venue as safe. The planning advice is our editorial interpretation, not an individual security assessment.

Passport, entry and consular advice depends on your documents. Consult the authorities relevant to you before travelling.