The Bay Area
The Bay Area
It's rare for a metropolis to compete with its suburbs for visitors, but the view from any of San Francisco's hilltops shows that the Bay Area's temptations extend far beyond the city limits.
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EnglishElectrical Outlets
120 V/60Hz; Type A plugs have two flat prongs. Type B plugs have the same two flat prongs with a third round prong; together the three form a triangular shape.Currency
US DollarNearby Airports
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Discover the best neighborhoods in The Bay Area with curated recommendations from our editors.
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Discover the best neighborhoods in The Bay Area with curated recommendations from our editors.
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