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A vibrant Bay Area city, San Francisco is situated at the point of a peninsula that is surrounded by the shimmering waters of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. The city is known for its colorful Victorian homes, steep hills and cable cars, year-round fog, and iconic Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco is home to the most farmers markets and restaurants per capita in North America, most of which are supplied by the local, pioneering organic farms. It’s a city packed with a fine assortment of fun activities to enjoy, such as exploring Fisherman’s Wharf, taking a ferry to Alcatraz Island, and slowly cruising down the scenic Lombard Street.
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