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Family & fun
Golden Gate Bridge
Presidio
Walk the eastern sidewalk for sweeping views of the bay, Marin Headlands, and the city.
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Food & drink
Betty Lou’s Seafood & Grill
North Beach
A neighborhood seafood restaurant in the heart of North Beach.
318 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
Family & fun
Painted Ladies
Alamo Square
The celebrated Victorian homes beside Alamo Square, with downtown in the distance.
Steiner Street & Hayes Street, San Francisco
Services
The Women’s Building
Mission District
A community center and home of the landmark MaestraPeace mural.
3543 18th Street, San Francisco
Family & fun
Mission Dolores Park
Mission District
Green space, a playground, and one of San Francisco’s favorite city views.
Dolores Street & 19th Street, San Francisco
Shopping
Ferry Building Marketplace
Embarcadero
Independent food merchants, local shops, and the waterfront farmers market. Photo: San Francisco bay landmark, not storefront.
1 Ferry Building, San Francisco
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San Francisco photo wall
Bay views and street scenes photographed in the city.
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Family & fun
Golden Gate Bridge
Presidio
Walk the eastern sidewalk for sweeping views of the bay, Marin Headlands, and the city.
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Food & drink
Betty Lou’s Seafood & Grill
North Beach
A neighborhood seafood restaurant in the heart of North Beach.
318 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
Family & fun
Painted Ladies
Alamo Square
The celebrated Victorian homes beside Alamo Square, with downtown in the distance.
Steiner Street & Hayes Street, San Francisco
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