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San Franciscans will, rather candidly, admit that they are the most fortunate people on earth, the occasional earthquake notwithstanding; and most visitors, after a few days of taking in the sights and sounds of this magnificent city, will agree. Ask anyone who has been here and they will tell you it’s their favorite US city. The geographical setting evokes so much emotional drama, the light seems clearer, the colors more vivid, the cultural diversity of the ethnic neighborhoods so captivating and inviting, that it’s a place almost everyone can fall in love with at first sight.
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Instrumental in the US annexation of California in the mid-1800s, it was Fremont who dubbed the Bay straits the “Golden Gate”.
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Muir was a keen promoter of the National Parks movement. The Muir Woods are named in his honor.
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Understated, somewhat Oriental elegance in warm, cozy tones is what this showroom is all about. If you’re not in the market for antiques or designer furniture, stop by for their subtle pottery or paintings.
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Born in 1819, Norton made his fortune in San Francisco but lost it all in 1852. The event left him unhinged but harmless, and he declared himself “Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico.” He issued his own money, and was lovingly indulged by the city’s populace until his death in 1880.
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This 18th-century Spanish cleric traveled up and down California establishing missions, including Mission Dolores.
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A great Japanese restaurant – the sashimi melts in the mouth.
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SoMa Irish all the way, from Guinness to fish ’n’ chips. The pub is large, the regulars relaxed and satisfied – it’s a great place to kick back after a busy day.
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Huge portions of breakfast specialties, including a “French Toast Orgy”.
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Enjoy the old SoMa port while eating a variety of egg-based dishes.
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A powerful, revolutionary writer, his Magic Bus and Trips Festival set the tone for the entire Hippie Movement.
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