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Things To Do in San Francisco
To do, or not to do? That’s never the question in San Francisco. Find something to suit every aspect of your travel persona … from wanna-be rock star to rock climber. Who says you can’t be both?
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Where to Stay in San Francisco
Whether it’s a sleek high rise hotel with a view or a cozy bed and breakfast tucked into a shingled Victorian, check out (and check-in) San Francisco’s accommodations.
Dining in San Francisco
Stir-fried or simmered. Slow food or street food. Haute or hip. Farm-to-table or caviar and Champagne. No matter what your taste, San Francisco has a menu to match it.
Nightlife in San Francisco
Culture and cocktails, a DJ twin spin or a jazz solo — nighttime is the right time to discover that there’s a fresh approach to everything here when it comes to new ways to have fun.
Shopping in San Francisco
Leave some room in your luggage for all the shopping you’ll do. From “made in San Francisco” souvenirs to trendy threads from top fashion houses, San Francisco has something for everyone.
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Events in San Francisco
What’s happening? Stay current on San Francisco’s ever-changing entertainment and events line-up, exhibitions, performances and what’s to come — and be sure to check out the Editor’s Picks .
Arts & Culture
Muses and musicians. Painters and poets. Dancers and divas. Authors and actors. The fantastic and the familiar. The classics and the avant garde. San Francisco is all about the arts.
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Upcoming San Francisco Events
Editor's Picks
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Disney's The Lion King
The World’s #1 Musical, Disney’s THE LION KING returns to San Francisco this fall, leaping onto the SHN Orpheum Theatre stage, November 1, 2012 through January 13, 2013. ...more
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The 23rd Anniversary of the Sea Lions’ Arrival
Join PIER 39 to celebrate the 23rd Anniversary of the Sea Lions’ Arrival to The PIER from January 18 – 21, 2013....more
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2012 Year in Review in Pictures
Look back on 2012 through pictures of some of the greatest San Francisco moments...more
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Pork Belly Burgers! Need We Say More?
The Bold Italic finds and devours a pork belly burger in the Mission... and tells you all about...more
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Station to Station
The Bold Italic conducts their way through Southern Pacific Brewing’s beer list. A beer list is making it's name in the city....more
![Crab Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco Crab Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121227210446im_/http://media.sanfrancisco.travel/images/150*72/featured_list_image_crab_season.jpg)
The Top Restaurants to Eat Crab This Season
Crab season is well underway. Here are the top places to get your crab fix this season....more
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