See what the experts are saying about San Francisco. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
San Francisco is quite small, yet its hilly terrain and patchwork demographic profile gives it more distinctly defined neighborhoods than a city five times its size. As a result, the sights, sounds and flavors of this community—and even its c... Continue reading »
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History
Miwok Indians to the north and the Ohlones to the south lived a peaceful existence before the coming of Europeans. The Kule Loklo Miwok village, re-created near the Bear Valley Visitors Center at Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
San Francisco's hotels run the gamut from head-of-state luxury to modest motels. The City's premier hotels are almost all in the downtown area including Nob Hill, Union Square, and the Financial District/Embarcadero. Motels along the main cor... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
As a restaurant town, San Francisco is rivaled only by New York. As varied as the San Francisco's ethnic patchwork is, so is the plethora of dining choices. One can eat Chinese in Chinatown and Italian in North Beach, but a rainbow spectrum o... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Since the days of the Barbary Coast, San Franciscans have packed blues and comedy clubs, plays, movies, and the opera. The city also has a long tradition, by American standards, of a vital visual art scene. Art The San Francisco Muse... Continue reading »
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Tours
San Francisco is a unique city of steep hills and beautiful architecture, bordered by the Muir Woods, the Bay and the Pacific. Seeing everything is possible; the city is rather small, but the terrain can make it a challenge. Be sure to have a... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There Air San Francisco International Airport (SFO) +1 650 821 8211 http://www.flysfo.com/ SFO is located 13 miles from San Francisco and provides service to the following airlines: Air Canada ( +1 800 776 3000/ http:... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
San Francisco State: California Country: United States San Francisco By The Numbers: Population: 789,600 Elevation: 128 feet/ 39 meters Average Annual Rainfall: 20.4 inches/ 52 centimeters Average January Temperature: 51 degrees F/ 11... Continue reading »
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Introduction
In a city where parade themes include "Weapons of Ass Destruction" and starting your holiday with an Irish coffee at the Buena Vista Café is de rigueur, it's pretty much guaranteed that you'll have a fun time vacationing in San Francisco. Whe... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
A Powell-Hyde Cable-Car Ride: Skip the less-scenic California line and take the Powell-Hyde cable car down to Fisherman's Wharf -- the ride is worth the wait. When you reach the top of Nob Hill, grab the rail with one hand and hold your camer... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
The Best of the City's Fine Dining: Restaurant Michael Mina, 335 Powell St., Union Square (tel. 415/397-9222), is the place to go for Union Square fine dining. Dozens of fancifully presented small portions add up to a delightfully long, lavis... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
Best for Families: Kids like the Westin St. Francis, 335 Powell St. (tel. 866/500-0038 or 415/397-7000), because upon arrival, children under 12 get the travel-themed Westin Kids Club backpack filled with a make-your-own postcard kit, colored... Continue reading »
San Francisco Travel Experiences
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If you come to San Francisco, be sure to wear som...
Arrived in the US safe and sound after a fairly bumpy ride over the Pacific. Thanks to Air Traffic Control in Australia being short... Continue reading »
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The place of great hills
OK, here goes, I've got a lot of catching up to do! It's hard to find a moment with all the fun we're having!! So..... we arrived in San... Continue reading »
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Re-entry Reunion
Mark Twain wrote that the coldest winter he ever spent was a summer in San Francisco. Thanks to England our blood was thick and our... Continue reading »
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Alcatraz and Bubba Gump
I'm becoming quite the city traveller! This morning I hoped on the trolly and transfered to the #30 bus to the Palace of Arts. All I can... Continue reading »
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Home Is Where Your Stuff Is: Around the World wit...
Home Is Where Your Stuff Is: Around the World with ChildrenSo, you’re thinking that someday you’ll settle down, get married, and have chi... Continue reading »
Popular San Francisco Hotels
- Hotel Vitale-embarcadero
- Hotel Monaco - a Kimpton Hotel
- The Ritz-carlton San Francisco
- St. Regis Hotel, San Francisco
- Argonaut Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel
- White Swan Inn
- Orchard Garden Hotel
- The Huntington Hotel
- Le Meridien San Francisco
- Fairmont San Francisco
Popular San Francisco Things to Do
- Japanese Tea Garden
- Golden Gate Park
- Fisherman's Wharf
- Lombard Street
- Alcatraz
- Exploratorium
- Grace Cathedral
- Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum
- Mission Dolores
- California Palace of the Legion of Honor
Popular San Francisco Restaurants
- Izzy's Steak and Chop House
- Delfina
- Scoma's
- Thanh Long
- Tu Lan
- Taqueria (La)
- Cheesecake Factory
- Farallon
- R & G Lounge
- Ebisu
