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Good points by ChuckMcM.

I second the need to bring warm clothes, be prepared to dress in layers. If you're in Palo Alto most of the time it'll be 10-15+ degrees warmer (Fahrenheit) than SF so bring a mix of cool & warm clothes but again yes be prepared for cold evenings in SF.

Regarding transport between SF to Palo Alto, while it is easily accessible there are two things you need to consider. 1) Commute time: the commute between SF to Palo Alto is at least 35-45 minutes by car, commuting via CalTrain will be slightly longer 50-60 minutes. 2) Where you will live and work: 50-70 minutes assumes you live near the Caltrain station in SF and work near the Caltrain stop in Palo Alto, otherwise your commute can easily be 60-90 minutes one way. If you plan to be working 10-14hours days in Palo Alto you may reconsidering living in SF during this short stint.

Regarding managing money, not sure how long you will be here if it's just two months or so. Something I usually do when traveling, is use a credit card for most purchases. Then I withdraw cash from my bank account one or however many times needed but max the daily withdrawal limit each time to minimize fees as much as possible. You should quickly research which credit cards in the UK do not charge international transaction fees. Capital One does not charge international transaction fees.