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San Francisco, a bustling, cosmopolitan city in northern California, is the centerpiece of the Bay Area, well-known for its diverse ethnic and political communities, hilly terrain, world-class restaurants and scenic beauty.

It is the home of the ‘50s beat generation, the ‘60s flower power students, the ‘70s gay rights movement, the ‘80s culinary revolution and, of course, the ‘90s technology boom. Today, the city remains the epicenter for all things cyber and is on the leading edge of the sustainable food movement.

Ride a cable car, walk across (or windsurf under) the Golden Gate Bridge, scribble poetry in a North Beach café, shop at the hip boutiques along Union Street, check out the latest exhibit at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, see an opera, then club-crawl through cyber-cool South of Market.

So much to see and do, it’s no wonder why Tony Bennett left his heart there.

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4 Days in SF (Anniversary Trip)

5 days in San Francisco, Sonoma, Sausalito, Mill Valley, Fairfield

Created by natlaw01

Using Travelmuse contest winnings ($500 gift card and 2 nights at Kimpton Hotel) --- planning 5 day / 4 night trip to San Francisco for our 3rd anniversary.

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San Francisco Sightseeing

5 days in San Francisco, Las Vegas

Created by TravelMuse West Coast

Explore the golden west coast of the US.

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2010 drive trip

15 days in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Anaheim, Portland, Monterey, Solvang, Seattle, Napa, Gilroy, Woodburn

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Facts About San Francisco

Regional Population: 732,072
Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Local Currency: USD

Nearby Airports: San Francisco International (SFO)

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Art and Museums

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