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San
Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco History
Things
to Do
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area : it’s a lot more than
a city park - the Golden Gate park system spans over 75,000
acres across three counties.
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San Francisco Botanical Garden : tour the gardens or take
a class, the gardens are open 365 days a year.
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Ferry Building Farmer’s Market : buy fresh produce, artisan
breads, and gourmet treats straight from the producer. Open
on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
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Fort Mason Center : this former military base is now a cultural
and recreational mecca with performances, exhibitions, open
art studios, classes and workshops.
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Only in San Francisco - the official visitor's site : find
restaurants and hotels, book a package tour, learn about unique
neighborhoods, and find something fun to do this weekend!
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San Francisco Maritime Museum : tour historic vessels and
learn about the city’s maritime history.
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Conservatory of Flowers : a living museum of tropical plants
housed in a stunning Victorian era greenhouse.
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California State Parks : gateway site to the state park
system. Reserve a campsite, find a map, and plan your next trip!
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East Bay Regional Parks District : discover the over 1700
square miles of parks on the other side of the Bay!
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Marin County Visitor’s Bureau : hiking, biking, antiquing,
whale watching, Marin County is rich with fun activities. This
site will help you plan your trip.
Living
in the Bay Area
- Association
of Bay Area Governments : the official planning agency for
the 9 counties of the San Francisco Bay region addressing issues
such as land use, housing, environmental quality and economic
development. Find links to current projects and legislation,
local governments, and data.
- Northern
California Earthquake Data Center : an archive and distribution
center for seismological and geodetic data sponsored by UC Berkeley
and the US Geological Survey.
- Craigslist
: a web only classified advertisements and community meeting
place. Find an apartment, a job, or a new roommate.
- San
Francisco Bicycle Coalition : an advocacy group that is
working towards making the city more bicycle friendly. Find
maps, training classes, and bike resources.
- Transit
511 : a trip planner that combines fare, route, and schedule
information for all Bay Area transit services.
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