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San Francisco, a bustling, cosmopolitan city in northern California, is the centerpiece of the Bay Area, well-known for its diverse ethnic and political communities, hilly terrain, world-class restaurants and scenic beauty.

It is the home of the 50s beat generation, the 60s flower power students, the 70s gay rights movement, the 80s culinary revolution and, of course, the 90s technology boom. Today, the city remains the epicenter for all things cyber and is on the leading edge of the sustainable food movement. 

Ride a cable car, walk across (or windsurf under) the Golden Gate Bridge, scribble poetry in a North Beach cafe, shop at the hip boutiques along Union Street, check out the latest exhibit at SFMoMA, see an opera, then club-crawl through cyber-cool SoMa.

So much to see and do, it's no wonder why Tony Bennett left his heart there.

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San Francisco Vacation: An Insider’s Guide
San Francisco September 9, 2008

Parks & Playgrounds, Museums, Sightseeing, Sleep, Eat, Urban Endeavors, Art and Museums, Family Travel

by Jill K. Robinson

Our local expert shares her city secrets for individuals and families alike, to help you plan your ideal San Francisco vacation.

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Articles on San Francisco

Taste Buds
Top U.S. Holiday Teas
by Kim Foley MacKinnon December 18, 2008

Hotels around the country are gearing up for the holidays with select Christmas-themed teas for the entire family.

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Top 10 Holiday Events for the Family
by Kim Foley MacKinnon December 2, 2008

Start the holiday season with these fun top family activities including concerts for the kids, a train ride with Santa and chocolate-making demonstrations.

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Travel Deals
Holiday Hotel Packages
by Andrea Pyka October 25, 2008

Shop with the Four Seasons San Francisco, get a Tango package at the Hilton Buenos Aires, ring in the New Year in St. Lucia and explore the Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh.

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Top Places to Stay

Mandarin Oriental S F
San Francisco, CA, United States

Average Rating: 5


Class: Luxury

Four Seasons San Francisco
San Francisco, CA, United States

Average Rating: 5


Class: Luxury

Le Meridien San Francisco
San Francisco, CA, United States

Average Rating: 4


Class: Superior

Hotel Nikko San Francisco
San Francisco, CA, United States

Average Rating: 4


Class: Superior

Hotel Rex
San Francisco, CA, United States

Average Rating: 4


Class: Superior

Hilton San Francisco Financial
San Francisco, CA, United States

Average Rating: 4


Class: Superior

Jw Marriott Hotel San Francisco
San Francisco, CA, United States

Average Rating: 4


Class: Superior

 

 
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