Best of San Francisco, CA
The City by the Bay
About San Francisco
San Francisco is the fourth-most populous city in California and ranks first among large U.S. cities by per capita income. The metropolitan area contains roughly 4.6 million residents, while the broader combined statistical area reaches about 9.2 million people.
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Exploratorium
The Exploratorium is an attraction located in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood.
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Best Hotels in San Francisco
117 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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BEI Hotel San Francisco
The BEI Hotel San Francisco is located at 50 8th Street.
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Comfort Inn By the Bay
Comfort Inn By the Bay is a hotel located at 2775 Van Ness Avenue.
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Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Located at 345 Stockton Street, this hotel stands half a block north of Union Square. The 36-story tower was completed in 1972 and later renamed the Grand Hyatt San Francisco.
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Handlery Union Square Hotel
Handlery Union Square Hotel is located at 351 Geary Street.
Best Restaurants in San Francisco
120 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Akiko's Sushi Bar
Akiko's Sushi Bar serves sushi in the Union Square neighborhood.
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Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar
Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar serves Italian cuisine, including pizza and pinsa. It is located in the North Beach neighborhood.
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Bernal Heights Pizzeria
Bernal Heights Pizzeria serves pizza in the Noe Valley neighborhood.
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Biscuits & Blues
Biscuits & Blues is a restaurant located in the Union Square neighborhood.
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Cafe Mason
Cafe Mason serves international and Mexican cuisine in the Union Square neighborhood.
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Chubby Noodle
Chubby Noodle is a restaurant specializing in noodle cuisine located in the North Beach neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in San Francisco
104 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Angelina's Cafe
Angelina's Cafe in Seacliff serves coffee shop fare alongside sandwiches and ice cream.
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Another Cafe
Another Cafe operates as a coffee shop in the Lower Nob Hill neighborhood.
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Barista Coffee & Brunch
Located in the North of Panhandle neighborhood, Barista Coffee & Brunch is a café serving as a local coffee shop.
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Bello Coffee & Tea
Bello Coffee & Tea is a café located in the Glen Park neighborhood.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
Blue Bottle Coffee operates as a café in the Union Square neighborhood.
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Cafe Okawari
Cafe Okawari is a Japanese café located in the South Beach neighborhood.
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Cafe Réveille
Cafe Réveille in the Duboce Triangle serves sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items alongside coffee.
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Caffe Trieste
Caffe Trieste operates as a coffee shop in the North Beach neighborhood.
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Compton's Coffe House
Compton's Coffe House is a café located in the North Beach neighborhood.
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Crostini & Java
Located in Lower Nob Hill, Crostini & Java is a café serving coffee and sandwiches.
Best Bars & Nightlife in San Francisco
120 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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21st Amendment Brewery
21st Amendment Brewery operates as a bar in the South Beach neighborhood.
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Bourbon and Branch
Bourbon and Branch operates as a bar in the Tenderloin neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in San Francisco
79 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Adobe Books and Arts Cooperative
Adobe Books and Arts Cooperative is an attraction located in the Mission neighborhood.
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California Historical Society Museum & Bookstore
Located in the Transbay neighborhood, the California Historical Society Museum & Bookstore offers a space dedicated to regional history and literature.
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California Society of Pioneers Museum and Library
Located in the Presidio Terrace neighborhood, the California Society of Pioneers Museum and Library serves as a local attraction for visitors.
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Cartoon Art Museum
The Cartoon Art Museum is an attraction located in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood.
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Chinese Historical Society of America
The Chinese Historical Society of America is an attraction located in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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Counterculture Museum
The Counterculture Museum is an attraction located in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood.
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GLBT History Museum
The GLBT History Museum is an attraction located in the Castro District.
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Gallery Paule Anglim
Gallery Paule Anglim is an attraction located in the Union Square neighborhood.
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Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory
The Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory operates as an attraction within Chinatown.
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Hashimoto Contemporary
Hashimoto Contemporary is an attraction located in the Lower Nob Hill neighborhood.
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House of Air
House of Air is an attraction located in the Presidio Terrace neighborhood.
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Inclusions Gallery
Inclusions Gallery is an attraction located in the Bernal Heights neighborhood.
Best Shops in San Francisco
116 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Amazing Fantasy
Amazing Fantasy is a shop located in the Inner Sunset neighborhood.
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Asakichi Japanese Antiques and Art
Asakichi Japanese Antiques and Art is a shop located in the Fillmore District.
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Comix Experience
Comix Experience is a shop located in the North of Panhandle neighborhood.
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Dark Garden Custom Corsetry
Dark Garden Custom Corsetry is a shop located in the Hayes Valley neighborhood.
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Dolma Himalayan Handicrafts
Dolma Himalayan Handicrafts is a shop located in the Castro District.
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Frank's Fisherman
Frank's Fisherman is a shop located in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in San Francisco
98 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Japanese Tea Garden
The Japanese Tea Garden is a park located in the Inner Sunset neighborhood.
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Joe DiMaggio Playground
Joe DiMaggio Playground is a park located in the North Beach neighborhood.
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Yerba Buena Gardens
Yerba Buena Gardens is a park located in the South of Market neighborhood.
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Alta Plaza Park
Alta Plaza Park is a green space located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood.
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Andean Cloud Forest Garden
Andean Cloud Forest Garden is a park located in the Inner Sunset neighborhood.
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Bernal Heights Park
Bernal Heights Park is a green space located in the Bernal Heights neighborhood.
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Crags Court Community Garden
Crags Court Community Garden is a park located in the Diamond Heights neighborhood.
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Duboce Park
Duboce Park is a public green space located in the Duboce Triangle neighborhood.
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