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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › San_FranciscoSan Francisco - Wikipedia

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   Learn about the history, geography, culture, and economy of San Francisco, the fourth most populous city in California and the 17th in the U.S. Find out how San Francisco became a major center of commerce, finance, and tourism, and what attractions it offers to visitors and residents.

2. www.sftravel.comSan Francisco Travel | Official Visitor Information

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   Official site for planning a trip to San Francisco and Northern California. Find the latest on attractions, hotel rooms, restaurants, arts and culture, our neighborhoods, and more.

3. www.lonelyplanet.com › articles › top-things-to-doThe 16 best things to do in San Francisco - Lonely Planet

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   • Admire the Golden Gate Bridge from these vantage points. Other suspension bridges are impressive feats of engineering, but the Golden Gate Bridge tops them all for its razzle-dazzle.
   • Explore the attractions of Golden Gate Park. Golden Gate Park seems to contain just about everything San Franciscans love about their city, from bonsai and buffalo to flowers, free music and free spirits.
   • Photograph the Mission’s 400+ street murals. Love changed the course of art history in the 1930s when modern-art power couple Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo honeymooned in San Francisco.
   • Browse the iconic City Lights Books. Free speech and free spirits have rejoiced since 1957, when City Lights founder and poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti and manager Shigeyoshi Murao won a landmark ruling defending their right to publish Allen Ginsberg's magnificent epic poem Howl.

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   • Address: 210 Lincoln Blvd. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND. Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Presidio Tunnel Tops is the nation’s newest national park space and reconnects the city to the bay.
   • 5.1 miles to city center. Zoos and Aquariums, Free, Parks and Gardens, Recreation. TYPE. Half Day to Full Day. TIME TO SPEND.
   • 0.7 miles to city center. Address: 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd. Monuments and Memorials, Sightseeing. TYPE. Less than 1 hour. TIME TO SPEND.
   • 6.3 miles to city center. Address: 680 Point Lobos Ave. Museums, Beaches, Free, Hiking, Historic Homes/Mansions, Monuments and Memorials, Sightseeing.

6. www.britannica.com › place › San-Francisco-CaliforniaSan Francisco | History, Population, Climate, Map, & Facts ...

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   2 days ago · San Francisco, city and port, coextensive with San Francisco county, northern California, U.S., located on a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. It is a cultural and financial centre of the western United States and one of the country’s most cosmopolitan cities.

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   What is San Francisco famous for?

   • From the fog rolling under the Golden Gate Bridge to America’s only moving National Historic Landmark, San Francisco is home to some of the most iconic attractions in the world. Find out everything you need to know about the city's most iconic sites.

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   Is San Francisco a city?

   • San Francisco, [ 24] officially the City and County of San Francisco, is a commercial, financial, and cultural center in Northern California. With a population of 808,437 residents as of 2022, [ 25] San Francisco is the fourth most populous city in the U.S. state of California behind Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose.

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   Is San Francisco a city of neighborhoods?

   • San Francisco is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own distinct flavor and charm. Choose a neighborhood on the map to learn more. Explore All Neighborhoods There's so much to experience in the City by the Bay.

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   Is San Francisco a great city?

   • It may measure less than 50 square miles and have a population that doesn’t even crack a million, but San Francisco justly ranks as one of the greatest cities in the world. Famous for grand-dame Victorians, cable cars, a dynamic waterfront, and a soaring golden bridge, this city truly has it all.

   San Francisco - Visit California

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   When did San Francisco become a city?

   • The California gold rush of 1849 brought rapid growth, transforming an unimportant hamlet into a busy port, making it the largest city on the West Coast at the time; between 1870 and 1900, approximately one quarter of California's population resided in the city proper. [ 27] In 1856, San Francisco became a consolidated city-county. [ 28]

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   How big is San Francisco?

   • The city covers a land area of 46.9 square miles (121 square kilometers) [ 26] at the upper end of the San Francisco Peninsula, making it the second-most densely populated major U.S. city behind New York City and the fifth-most densely populated U.S. county, behind four of New York City's boroughs.

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8. www.sftravel.com › things-to-doThings to Do - San Francisco Travel

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   Discover the variety of world-class experiences in San Francisco, from iconic sights to cultural events. Explore attractions, tours, shopping, nightlife, and more in the City by the Bay.

9. www.visitcalifornia.com › san-franciscoSan Francisco - Visit California

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   With trend-defining cuisine ranging from Michelin-starred dining to outrageous food trucks; world-renowned symphony, ballet, theater, and opera; plus almost boundless outdoor adventures, San Francisco justifiably stands out as one of the ultimate must-visit cities on any traveler’s wish list.