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1. Golden Gate Bridge ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Golden Gate Bridge
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2. Golden Gate Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Golden Gate Park
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3. Presidio of San Francisco

Presidio of San Francisco
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4. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Category: Museums & Culture
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
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5. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

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Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
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6. Alcatraz

Alcatraz
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7. Palace of Fine Arts

Category: Museums & Culture
Palace of Fine Arts
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8. California Academy of Sciences

Category: Kids & Family
California Academy of Sciences
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9. Fisherman's Wharf

Category: Food & Drink
Fisherman's Wharf
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10. Cable Car Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Cable Car Museum
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11. San Francisco Botanical Garden

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San Francisco Botanical Garden
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12. Pier 39

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Pier 39
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13. Emperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine

Emperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine
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14. 836M, a Non-Profit Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture
836M, a Non-Profit Gallery
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15. Tenderloin Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Tenderloin Museum
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16. St. Frank Flagship San Francisco Store

St. Frank Flagship San Francisco Store
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17. Raven Bar and Lounge

Category: Food & Drink
Raven Bar and Lounge
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18. Delarosa

Delarosa
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19. Beretta

Beretta
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20. Starbelly

Starbelly
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21. The Bird

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The Bird
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22. Leap Sandcastle Classic - Bay Area Sandcastle Competition

Leap Sandcastle Classic - Bay Area Sandcastle Competition
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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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