San Francisco is the United States’ 13th most-populous city, home to a city-county region that is only outranked in population density by four of New York City’s five boroughs.

The hilltop peninsula city is surrounded by the San Francisco Bay and serves as Northern California’s major cultural, economic, and financial center, home to major international technological corporations such as Twitter, Airbnb, Craigslist, and Uber.

Notable landmarks include the city’s historic cable car system, iconic Golden Gate Bridge, and infamous Alcatraz Island former prison.

The socially liberal city is consistently ranked as America’s most livable city and is home to attractions such as the DeYoung Museum, the War Memorial Opera House, the Fillmore Theater music venue, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. World-class professional sporting teams, outdoor parks, and historic neighborhoods make the city an international tourist destination. Map

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