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San Francisco
San Francisco is the 4th most populous city in California, and the 14th most populous
in the United States.
As of
2006,
the city had an estimated population of 744,041.
San Francisco is a popular tourist attraction, and is well known for its mix of Victorian
and modern architecture, its
seafood (especially in the
Fisherman's Wharf area), and its
large gay and lesbian population. There are many well-known sights in the city,
including
Alcatraz Island,
the cable car system,
Chinatown,
the Coit Tower,
the Golden Gate Bridge,
Lombard Street (a street
reknowned for its crookedness),
the Palace of Fine Arts, and
the Transamerica Pyramid.
Moreover, thanks to the many movies filmed in the city, such as the
Dirty Harry films, Bullitt and
The Rock, many of these landmarks are familiar to people
the world over, including people who have never been to San Francisco.
There are also many cultural attractions in San Francisco. Opera, classical music and ballet are all well
represented in the city, and there are many theaters some of which feature local productions, and others of
which feature national touring productions of Broadway theater. Additionally, there are quite a number
of museums in the city, including the
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) which contains a wonderful
collection including works by
Ansel Adams, Marcel Duchamp, Paul Klee and Jackson Pollock,
and the Exploratorium which is a science museum housed in the Palace of Fine Arts.
Attractions in the San Francisco area include:
Here is the weather forecast for San Francisco:
For additional current weather information for San Francisco, we recommend:
Books about San Francisco
Here are some books about San Francisco:
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By Fodor's Travel Guides
Fodor's Travel
Released: September 12th, 2023
Paperback (416 pages)
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Fodor's San Francisco (Full-color Travel Guide)- Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel
- ISBN: 1640976248
- EAN: 9781640976245
Details:- Paperback
- Edition: 32
- Number of Pages: 416
- Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
- Publication Date: September 12th, 2023
- Release Date: September 12th, 2023
Physical Description:- Size: 8.0 inches by 5.25 inches by 0.75 inches
- Weight: 0.95 Pounds
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By Ashley Harrell, Alison Bing & Adam Karlin
Lonely Planet
Released: September 27th, 2022
Paperback (320 pages)
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Lonely Planet San Francisco (Travel Guide)- Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
- ISBN: 1788684052
- EAN: 9781788684057
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Folded Map
- Edition: 13
- Number of Pages: 320
- Authors: Ashley Harrell, Greg Benchwick, Alison Bing, Celeste Brash, Adam Karlin
- Publication Date: September 27th, 2022
- Release Date: September 27th, 2022
Physical Description:- Size: 8.25 inches by 5.05 inches by 0.75 inches
- Weight: 2.314853751 Pounds
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By DK Travel
DK Travel
Released: February 27th, 2024
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DK San Francisco and the Bay Area (Travel Guide)- Manufacturer: DK Travel
- ISBN: 0241662990
- EAN: 9780241662991
- PartNumber: 9780241662991
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Folded Map
- Number of Pages: 272
- Author: DK Travel
- Publication Date: February 27th, 2024
- Release Date: February 27th, 2024
Physical Description:- Size: 8.56 inches by 5.06 inches by 0.63 inches
- Weight: 0.0 pounds
- Color: Multicolor
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By DK Travel
DK Travel
Released: September 26th, 2023
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DK Top 10 San Francisco (Pocket Travel Guide)- Manufacturer: DK Travel
- ISBN: 0241621267
- EAN: 9780241621264
- PartNumber: 9780241621264
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Folded Map
- Number of Pages: 160
- Author: DK Travel
- Publication Date: September 26th, 2023
- Release Date: September 26th, 2023
Physical Description:- Size: 7.5 inches by 4.0 inches by 0.52 inches
- Weight: 0.35 pounds
- Color: White
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By Erika Lenkert
FrommerMedia
Released: February 27th, 2018
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Frommer's EasyGuide to San Francisco (EasyGuides)- Manufacturer: FrommerMedia
- Brand: FrommerMedia
- ISBN: 1628873787
- EAN: 9781628873788
Details:- Paperback
- Edition: 3
- Number of Pages: 316
- Author: Erika Lenkert
- Publication Date: February 27th, 2018
- Release Date: February 27th, 2018
Physical Description:- Size: 8.0 inches by 5.25 inches by 1.0 inches
- Weight: 0.70106999316 pounds
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By DK Eyewitness
DK
Released: March 1st, 2022
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DK Eyewitness San Francisco and the Bay Area (Travel Guide)- Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel
- Brand: DK
- ISBN: 0241462851
- EAN: 9780241462850
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Folded Map
- Edition: 2
- Number of Pages: 272
- Author: DK Eyewitness
- Publication Date: March 1st, 2022
- Release Date: March 1st, 2022
Physical Description:- Size: 8.56 inches by 5.0 inches by 0.7 inches
- Weight: 2.314853751 Pounds
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By Ashley Harrell
Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet Pocket San Francisco (Pocket Guide)- Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
- ISBN: 1838694137
- EAN: 9781838694135
- PartNumber: 9781838694135
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Folded Map
- Edition: 9
- Number of Pages: 208
- Authors: Ashley Harrell, Alison Bing
- Publication Date: February 27th, 2024
- Release Date: February 27th, 2024
Physical Description:- Size: 6.05 inches by 4.2 inches by 0.5 inches
- Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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