montague urban There are 12 buses every 24 hours from Los Angeles to San Francisco and vice versa. It takes 8 12 ho

Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption The exterior of this 1971 building has been compared to a giant washing machine; inside is equally odd, with stained glass strips, evoking the four elements, montague urban and a sculpture of aluminum rods (see p47). d 1111 Gough St Map F3 (415) 567-2020 Services: 6:45am, 8am, 12:10pm Mon Sat; 7:30am, 9am, 11am Sun Dis. access Free

There are 12 buses every 24 hours from Los Angeles to San Francisco and vice versa. It takes 8 12 hours but is the cheapest option. Greyhounds also go all over the US, but, although low in dollars, you pay in time, and discomfort.

*Truly Mediterranean This Middle Eastern snack joint is great for grabbing a bag of falafel, and a stack of pitta bread, then heading to Golden Gate Park for a picnic. d 3109 16th St Map F5 (415) 252-7482 Dis. access

Action central for all the major sights. Rooms hold up to five beds. All major public transportation is just outside. Nightly movies, e mail access, walking tours, an events board, and lots of tourist info are other pluses.