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Few cities in the United States conjure up a mental image quite like San Francisco. From slanted streets, to cable cars, to the brightly colored houses, this city is the quintessential West Coast City. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay, this City on a hilly peninsula is the pulsing heart of the tech world. San Francisco is known for its cooler summers, countless attractions, and unique character. It is home to the oldest, and one of the largest, Chinatowns in the nation. The Golden City is certainly a treasure for the U.S.

Population: 884,363

Median Household Income: $280,000

Median Property Value: $1.61 million

Events

Events In San Francisco

With the confluence of unique cultures from around the world, San Francisco has special events year-round that you can’t find anywhere else. In the Spring, welcome the new life the year has to offer you at the Chinese New Year’s Parade in Chinatown, and the Cherry Blossom Festival in Japantown. Summer hosts the biggest parade in the whole bay area&mdashthe Pride Parade. Also make sure to see the Outside Lands Festival, featuring month’s worth of planning unusual outdoor themed areas. The Fall is host to several street fairs including the Folsom Street Fair, and Castro Street Fair.

Restaurants in San Francisco

With everything the bounty of the Pacific has to offer, and with the lush farms of the Central Valley--one of the world’s most productive agricultural regions, right at San Francisco’s doorstep, it is no wonder that the food in this city is out of this world. The Outer Richmond restaurant of Cassava offers up some of the cleanest and freshest Japanese fare, and the breakfast is to die for. If you are more in the mood for dim sum, no spot has Hong Kong Lounge II beat. Lastly, Octavia offers a charming neighborhood restaurant with plenty of warm baking spices across its whole menu.

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Attractions

Nearby San Francisco Attractions

It goes without saying that one of the most breathtaking views in the entire state of California is the Golden Gate Bridge stretching across the San Francisco Bay. This site can also be seen from Alcatraz Island, one of the nation’s most iconic and well known prisons (not to mention the place the most people have concocted an escape plan for). Finally, no trip to San Francisco would be complete without a little urban exploration along the expansive Cable-Car network. While exploring the city, make sure to check out iconic spots like Twin Peaks or Diamond Heights.