Life in the Bay Area
Our Neighborhood
CIIS is located in the heart of San Francisco. Our neighborhood—the South of Market District (SoMa)—is centrally located, within a short walk of top-notch restaurants, galleries, museums, cultural attractions and nightlife.
By bus, bike, train or car, it's a short trip to other parts of the city and beyond.
With its ideal climate, abundant natural beauty and open space, and exceptional cultural resources, the San Francisco Bay Area excels in quality of life. Visit some of the websites below to learn more about life here.
Papers, City Guides, and Blogs
SF Gate
SF Bay Guardian
SF Weekly
Yelp
SF Station
San Francisco City Search
SF Appeal
SFist
East Bay Express
Getting Around
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (MUNI)
San Francisco Bike Coalition
Ferries
Traffic Updates and Trip Planner
NextBus
CalTrain
Airports
San Francisco International Airport
Oakland International Airport
Mineta San Jose International Airport
Nature
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
East Bay Regional Parks
Point Reyes National Seashore
Muir Woods
Strybing Arboretum
Bay Area Hiker
Yahoo Regional Guide to Bay Area Hiking
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Baker Beach
Ocean Beach
Museums and Galleries
SFMOMA
Local and Regional Museums
SF Station Arts
Film and Music
San Francisco Film Society
Bay Area Film Festivals
Bay Area Video Coalition
Bay Area Women in Film and Television
Roxie Theater
Noise Pop
Restaurant Guides
SF Gate 100 Best Restaurants
SF Gate Restaurant Guide
Chowhound
Vegetarian Restaurants
Zagat
Open Table
Literary Events
Litquake
826 Valencia
Readings/Signings
Literary Death Match
