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San Francisco City Guide

overall city rating 84%

It's seldom you hear a bad word about San Francisco. There's good reason for that. One of America's smaller cities, the list of things to do and see in the 47 square miles it covers is endless. This is the city that has given cable cars, frighteningly steep hills, the world’s most famous prison, one of the most beautiful bridges on the planet, and eclectic and trendy neighbourhoods. After a visit you'll be spreading the good word in no time.

Reviews of San Francisco from boo.com

  • ryansb90 from UK has 3 reviews ryansb90 says:

    San Francisco, the city that bore the hippy movement, and you can imagine the hip and happening Sixties in this great, great city. LA has it celebrities, nightlife, and gang culture, and San Fran has its own notorieties- it's laid back and welcoming, and is said to be the most welcoming city… more

    Posted: on Jul 27, 2008 |

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  • jordanshrieber from USA has 1 reviews jordanshrieber says:

    I love San Francisco! I try to go whenever possible and especially enjoy Chinatown, North Beach, and Fisherman's Wharf. While the restaurants in North Beach are some of the best around, I find The Wharf to be an incredibly fun and exciting place to hang out. There are so many cute shops to… more

    Posted: on Apr 2, 2008 |

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  • eatsat from Taiwan has 3 reviews eatsat says:

    it was a wonderful experiences. Although I stay at this place again the 2nd time, it wasn\'t as fun as the first time. The staff there in March really leave me in distaste for not returned there for future stay.

    Posted: on Feb 27, 2008 |

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Best things to do in San Francisco

  • 1. no images available for Golden Gate BridgeGolden Gate Bridge

    What?
    Famous Bridge
    Where?
    Located beside Golden Gate Park which is north of the City Center
    Anything else?
    This is one of the seven modern wonders of the world and as a result it is one of the most famous and most photographed bridges in the world. You can drive, cycle or walk across the bridge, but be aware that pedestrians may only cross during the day.

    boo rating 86%

  • 2. no images available for Alcatraz JailAlcatraz Jail

    What?
    Small island that was once a famous prison.
    Where?
    Middle of San Francisco Bay.
    Anything else?
    The island once served as a lighthouse, but is mostly recognised as a former prison. Al Capone was one of its most famous inmates. You can take a ferry tour around the island and also take in views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

    boo rating 96%

  • 3. no images available for Yerba Buena ParkYerba Buena Park

    What?
    An outdoor garden/park full of ameneties
    Where?
    Across from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
    Anything else?
    A large park area in the center of the city, you can visit the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, an ice skating rink, a bowling alley, an origial carousel from 1905, restaurants and cafes.

    boo rating 100%

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