NEW YORK WEBGUIDES
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San Francisco hotels range from boutique properties with Victorian architecture, to contemporary accommodations with a bold California feel. Historic gems like the grand Palace Hotel and charming boutiques like the Hotel Frank offer widely varied lodging options to the more than 15 million San Francisco visitors a year. San Francisco hotel deals include nearby Marin County hotels and Wine Country hotels, as well as special rates at the centrally located Kensington Park Hotel in Union Square. Plus: guaranteed lowest Internet rate at the world famous Mark Hopkins Hotel.
Readers of Bon Appétit consistently name San Francisco as the nation's top city for dining out. That should come as no surprise. San Francisco has easy access to fresh seafood, the finest California produce and other world-class ingredients, as well as a diversity of cultural roots that has spawned a multitude of superb, neighborhood-based restaurants. Reserve tables for San Francisco's top restaurants, including Cliff House, E&O Trading Company, bacar and The Franciscan Crab Restaurant. SanFrancisco.com patrons can also send email confirmations to fellow diners and earn dining points at San Francisco restaurants.
San Francisco is one of the world's top travel destinations, with its famous tourist attractions and eclectic neighborhoods. Alcatraz Island offers a glimpse into a unique piece of history (and a terrific view of San Francisco Bay). Fisherman's Wharf rings with the barking of seals and brims with the world's finest Dungeness crab restaurants. North Beach's Italian flavor sidles up next to Chinatown, while Union Square and Haight-Ashbury entice with diverse shopping opportunities. Just beyond San Francisco, the Napa and Sonoma wine country beckons with rolling vineyards and award-winning wineries.
Explore SanFrancisco.com's many San Francisco tours: book Alcatraz tours and other San Francisco tours online; or purchase the Go San Francisco Card for free admission to the Exploratorium and other San Francisco museums.
In New York Values, international performance star Penny Arcade engages individuality and rebellion against the Bourgeois Bohemian. "Bourgeois and Bohemia are two entirely different value systems", she says. "You can no more be a bourgeois bohemian than you can be an atheist catholic". The show is about the art, rebellion and iconoclasm.
San Francisco has a music scene that is the envy of the world—and a bar, lounge or club for every taste. Hip wine bars are de rigueur from the Theater District to the Marina; North Beach is a warren of neon-lit strip clubs, with some cozy, old-world cafés tucked into its side-streets; and the Mission District features a half-dozen modest venues that serve as hideaways for hipsters. Explore this neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to San Francisco's pulsing nightlife scene, including current club listings from SF Station, a smart beginning to an adventurous evening.
Headlines from trusted San Francisco news sources, including the San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Bay Guardian and San Francisco Examiner, as well as KRON and KGO TV and radio, and NPR affiliate KQED. Selected stories from other Bay Area news outlets, including the Contra Costa Times, the Alameda Times Star, the Vallejo Times-Herald and the San Mateo Daily News. Also: noteworthy San Francisco-related stories from top national media, including The New York Times and Associated Press.
Concerts, professional sports, and some of the best live theater west of Broadway—San Francisco features an endless variety of events and festivals throughout the year. Find event and ticketing information to San Francisco Giants games, the San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco concerts and San Francisco theaters, including the Curran Theatre and Orpheum Theatre.
Employment and career opportunities can be found from San Francisco's Financial District and Silicon Valley's technology center to the still-thriving creative services sector. Post your resume, search jobs, and find a Bay Area employer today.
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San Francisco City Guide
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A seaside metropolis just seven by seven miles square, San Francisco brims with cosmopolitan appeal and exciting neighborhood niches. A cool, changeable climate, storied history and ardent culture make San Francisco one of the world's most memorable destinations.
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Essential information every visitor to San Francisco should know.
From the Ohlone settlement to the Hippie Generation, from the Gold Rush to the biotech boom, San Francisco's history as vibrant as the characters that have colored its foggy hills and valleys.
For insider information on each district, where to find a nexus of activity and some of the noteworthy establishments.
A comprehensive guide to San Francisco's notable people, community organizations, media, government, education and resources.
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Gay and Lesbian San Francisco: Gay-friendly hotels, restaurants, neighborhoods, attractions and nightlife especially for gay and lesbian San Francisco tourists.
A guide to the city's environmentally conscious restaurants and businesses.
A season-by-season guide to San Francisco's weather takes some of the mystery out of San Francisco's infamous climate, including when to visit and what to pack.
Get Marriott's Best Rate Guarantee when booking a hotel in San Francisco at Marriott's official site.
Free meeting planning service.
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What to Do in San Francisco
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Spend the day visiting historical landmarks like the world famous Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge, eating at beautiful restaurants like The Cliff House and Vignette, shopping at world-famous and boutique stores and possibly taking in a San Francisco Giants or 49ers game.
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A street-by-street shopping guide to San Francisco's best shopping zones, including Union Square, Haight Ashbury and the Marina.
A guide to San Francisco's top day spas. Book treatments online at International Orange Day Spa.
Travel guides to San Francisco, the Bay Area and Northern California from top travel publishers, including Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
San Francisco movie showtimes and theaters.
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Work around San Francisco's expensive reputation with free walking tours of impressive architecture and landmarks, with cheap eats along the way.
A guide to golf courses in the San Francisco Bay Area, including private and public Bay Area courses. Also, book tee times at local golf courses and create a custom golf vacation package at destination golf resorts.
San Francisco Giants baseball tickets, Pac Bell Park information, and official team merchandise.
Buy San Francisco 49ers football merchandise and tickets.
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San Francisco Arts & Events
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San Francisco has both urban culture and natural beauty. The brand new DeYoung Museum rises out of Golden Gate Park, the Legion of Honor reigns over the Presidio and the Pacific Ocean and the Museum of Modern Art stands across from the downtown Yerba Buena Garden oasis.
Performance art also has a historical hold on San Francisco and the city consistently attracts top touring acts to its vibrant theatre scene. There is also a San Francisco festival or event for every season, culture and cause imaginable, including Chinese New Year, Oktoberfest and Carnaval.
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A San Francisco wedding is a wonderful way of saying, I Love You. From traditional to modern weddings, this guide will help to plan your special day.
Find inspiration in one of the most artistic cities in the world with this guide to San Francisco museums, galleries, art lounges and San Francisco artists.
A select guide to San Francisco's most popular weekly events including rock, pop, hip hop, open mic, electronica and jazz listings.
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Experience San Francisco's thriving theatre and performing arts scene with this guide to San Francisco theatres and performance spaces.
A year-round guide to San Francisco festivals and events: Bay to Breakers, Chinese New Year, San Francisco Jazz Festival, San Francisco Pride, North Beach Jazz Festival and more.
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San Francisco Transportation Guides
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San Francisco International Airport's new international terminal is North America's largest, while San Francisco itself features some of the most charming and sophisticated public transportation systems in the world, including the Muni, BART, historic cable cars and ferry systems linking the entire Bay Area.
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A complete guide to the San Francisco International Airport (SFO): AirTrain, domestic and international terminals, airlines, airport shops and restaurants, ground transportation and Wi-Fi technology. Featuring online airport shuttle reservations.
Find your next new car with free price quotes from Bay Area auto dealers.
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A guide to San Francisco's mass transit, ferries, taxis, limousines, commute alternatives, bicycle advocacy groups and ground transportation to and from SFO.
Great rates on San Francisco rental cars from Hertz, Avis and Budget Rent A Car.
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Weekend Getaways & Day Trips
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A cultural and geographic epicenter, San Francisco is an ideal launching point for discovering the Bay Area's many diverse riches. From the incomparable natural beauty of Lake Tahoe to tech savvy Silicon Valley and the unique coastal getaways of Carmel and Santa Cruz, the Bay Area has something for everyone.
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With misty redwood groves and charming seaside towns, Marin County is one of the Bay Area's favorite natural playgrounds. Special SanFrancisco.com internet hotel rates across the Bay in picturesque Marin County.
Northern California is home to some of the most popular wine regions in the world. However, Sonoma County and Napa Valley are more of an over-night destination even for those staying in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. From exquisite boutique wineries to large, world-renowned vinyards and luxurious hotels, Northern California Wine Country is always a memorable experience.
About 100 miles south of San Francisco nestled along the beautifully rugged Pacific coastline is Carmel-by-the-Sea, a simply gorgeous beachside town of historic hotels and cozy inns, hidden cottages and eccentric artist studios with first-class restaurants and picturesque landscapes.
Santa Cruz is a Bay Area destination spot that's always fun for the whole family. From world-class surfing and phenomenal beaches to the world-famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz has something for everyone.
Just south of San Francisco lies the Silicon Valley and San Jose—excellent places to further explore the diversity of the Bay Area. San Jose has big city amenities while retaining a certain small town feel, full of supurb restaurants and first-class accomodations. Be sure and visit Willow Glen and Campbell for unique shops, hotels and restaurants.
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Half Moon Bay is very close to San Francisco, but, any visitor will agree, it's worlds away from the bustling city. Comprised of exquisite resorts and day spas and wonderful dining options, the Moss Beach Distillery is a must, Half Moon Bay is an excellent day trip destination. There's horseback riding on the beach and whale watching from the surrounding cliffs, while those more adventerous might want to try surfing the big waves at Mavericks—home of the largest "big wave" surf competition in the world.
Just west of San Jose, in the foothils of the Santa Cruz Mountains, lies the Town of Los Gatos; home to quaint sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, exquisite fine dining restaurants, antique shops, high-end clothing stores, jewelry shops and art galleries. Los Gatos is a unique village that always draws visitors in with its understated charm. While in Los Gatos, be sure to visit the town of Saratoga.
Out in the Central Valley, about thirty miles east of San Jose, Livermore is one of California's oldest wine producing regions and is beginning to rival Sonoma and Napa in prominence. Explore Livermore for a variety of restaurants and wineries, championship golf courses and boutique hotels.
Create and book a custom golf vacation package at destination resorts in Arizona, Palm Springs, San Diego and Cabo San Lucas. Or, stay local and book tee times at golf courses around the Bay Area.
California is home to natural wonders and man-made landmarks that take years to fully explore. Discover the jaw-dropping majesty of Yosemite National Park, take a trip to famous Lake Tahoe for year-round fun, view San Francisco's skyline, go on a wine tasting tour or relax in the historic village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Travel the Northern California countryside and experience its unparalleled beauty.
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