From a one-time tourist to SF (I can't help you with the SV / job stuff, sorry)
:
- Don't shop/eat out anywhere close to the cable car lines. The prices are just through the roof
- use Yelp.com to find good/affordable places to eat. Do your baseline shopping at Walmart.
- We didn't need a rental car for sightseeing. IMHO most of the attractions in SF are within walking distance. This probably won't apply to your situation.
- use Yelp.com to find good/affordable places to eat. Do your baseline shopping at Walmart.
- We didn't need a rental car for sightseeing. IMHO most of the attractions in SF are within walking distance. This probably won't apply to your situation.