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The Bay Area

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The Bay Area

TRAVEL GUIDE

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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Language

English

Nearby Airports

OAK

Electrical 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 Dollar

Language

English

Electrical 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 Dollar

Nearby Airports

OAK

As with San Francisco, you can visit the rest of the Bay Area any time of year, and it's especially nice in late spring and fall. Unlike San...Read More

Discover the best neighborhoods in The Bay Area with curated recommendations from our editors.

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resources

As with San Francisco, you can visit the rest of the Bay Area any time of year, and it's especially nice in late spring and fall. Unlike San...Read More

Discover the best neighborhoods in The Bay Area with curated recommendations from our editors.

Explore All

As with San Francisco, you can visit the rest of the Bay Area any time of year, and it's especially nice in late spring and fall. Unlike San...Read More

Discover the best neighborhoods in The Bay Area with curated recommendations from our editors.

Explore All

essentials

transportation

resources

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