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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Leap Sandcastle Classic - Bay Area Sandcastle Competition ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. The Bird ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Starbelly

4. Beretta

5. Delarosa

6. Raven Bar and Lounge

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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7. St. Frank Flagship San Francisco Store

8. Tenderloin Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples

9. 836M, a Non-Profit Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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10. Emperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine

© Emperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine

11. Pier 39

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. San Francisco Botanical Garden

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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13. Cable Car Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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14. Fisherman's Wharf

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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15. California Academy of Sciences

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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16. Palace of Fine Arts

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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17. Alcatraz

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18. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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19. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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20. Presidio of San Francisco

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21. Golden Gate Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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22. Golden Gate Bridge

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Without a doubt one of the world’s greatest cities, San Francisco is vibrant, eccentric, spectacularly beautiful, and rich in history. The city is culturally and ethnically diverse, full of magnificent parks and museums. It is known as a place that marches to the beat of its own drum, where there is never a dull moment. A popular destination for families and foodies, the city is home to a variety of great restaurants and things to do.

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