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San Francisco, California

Population: 776,733

Situated on a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and its namesake bay, San Francisco is a compact city overflowing with cultural variety. The Russian Hill neighborhood contains the famous twisting block of Lombard Street and due east lies Chinatown, known for its bustling markets and authentic eats. On the northern side of the city, the restaurants at Fisherman's Wharf serve excellent seafood dishes while its pier is often filled with sea lions basking in the Californian sun. Farther west, the Presidio of San Francisco offers historical army buildings set on some of the most beautiful land in the city. Connected to the northern edge of the park, the Golden Gate Bridge provides fantastic sights out over the water.
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Sea lions rule docks of San Francisco

Sacramento Bee Newspaper - Sun Nov 08

To accommodate the record number of sea lions camped out at Pier 39's West Marina in San Francisco, six new sea lion floats have been installed at the facility's K Dock.

Buddhism anchors 'Emerald Cities'

Sacramento Bee Newspaper - Sun Nov 08

History, a hint of glamour, and the truth behind Hollywood fantasies are reflected in "Emerald Cities: Arts of Siam and Burma, 1775-1950" at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco.

Carmel's a fairy tale village; touring it on foot is magical

Sacramento Bee Newspaper - Sun Nov 08

Carmel Walks offers two-hour guided tours that highlight the famous residents, history and architecture that have made Carmel-by-the-Sea one of America's most unusual villages.

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