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San Francisco

San Francisco County

California

USA

San Francisco from the Marin Headlands, with the Golden Gate Bridge in the foreground

When planning your trip to California don't miss Alcatraz Island, once home to the nation' most dangerous criminals. Alcatraz is among the most popular San Francisco attractions, drawing 1.5 million tourists a year.

A Muni light rail vehicle passes AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants.

Closest Airport:
San Francisco International Airport
Airport Code:
SFO
General Location:
California is the third-largest U.S. state by land area. Its geography ranges from the Pacific coast to the Sierra Nevada mountains in the east, to Mojave desert areas in the southeast and the Redwood-Douglas fir forests of the northwest.

Alcatraz Prison

California Travel Tips host Veronica Hill takes a closer look at the Golden Gate Bridge, one of the top San Francisco attractions. Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge is a rite of passage in San Francisco, whether you choose to walk from the Presidio to the Marin Headlands vista point or simply drive your car across the six-lane bridge.

Local Motto or Saying:
Oro en Paz, Fierro en Guerra (Spanish for "Gold in Peace, Iron in War")
Nickname:
Frisco, The City by the Bay, The City That Knows How, Baghdad by the Bay

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Chamber of Commerce Info:
http://www.sfchamber.com/

The Bay Bridge connects to Oakland and the East Bay.

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Discover San Francisco city and its famous locations like: Golden Gate Bridge, Transamerica Pyramid, Twin Peaks, Union Square and more.

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