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When to Go

You can visit San Francisco comfortably any time of year. Possibly the best time to visit San Francisco...

Top Attractions

Considering how many movies have been set here, you might feel like you've already "been there, done...

Great Itineraries

Start the day at the Ferry Building, which is stuffed with tempting produce, cafés, and artisanal...

Local for a Day

Want to get a slice of local life by just hanging out, skipping the sightseeing? These experiences will...

Free & Almost Free

Despite -- or perhaps because of -- the astronomical cost of living here, San Francisco offers loads...

Offbeat SF

Looking for an unusual San Francisco experience that'll give you bragging rights? Try one of these quirky...

San Francisco with Kids

Cable Cars. This one's a no-brainer. But don't miss the Cable Car Terminus at Powell and Market streets...

Getting Around SF

Walking: San Francisco dearly rewards walking, and the areas that most visitors cover are easy (and safe)...

Safety Tips

Like any large city, San Francisco has its share of sketchy or downright troubled areas, but overall...

Top Walking Tours

All About Chinatown (415/982-8839. www.allaboutchinatown.com). A delightful "behind-the-scenes" look......

Get Outta Town

Marin County beckons from the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge -- the ultimate playground for anyone...

Festivals & Parades

San Francisco's major parades and festivals are notoriously creative, energetic, and often off-the-wall...

Today's San Francisco

The quintessential boomtown, San Francisco has been alternately riding high and crashing since the gold...

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