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  What To Do in San Francisco

  To do, or not to do? That’s never the question in San Francisco. Find something to suit every aspect of your travel persona … from wanna-be rock star to rock climber. Who says you can’t be both?

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  Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum

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  Stay in San Francisco

  Whether it’s a sleek high rise hotel with a view or a cozy bed and breakfast tucked into a shingled Victorian, check out (and check-in) San Francisco’s accommodations.

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  Dining in San Francisco

  Stir-fried or simmered. Slow food or street food. Haute or hip. Farm-to-table or caviar and Champagne. No matter what your taste, San Francisco has a menu to match it.

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  Nightlife in San Francisco

  Culture and cocktails, a DJ twin spin or a jazz solo — nighttime is the right time to discover that there’s a fresh approach to everything here when it comes to new ways to have fun.

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  NightLife at the Academy

  Every Thursday night, the California Academy of Sciences opens its doors from 6-10 p.m. for NightLife, an opportunity for adults to explore the museum in a whole new light.

  

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  Shopping in San Francisco

  Leave some room in your luggage for all the shopping you’ll do. From “made in San Francisco” souvenirs to trendy threads from top fashion houses, San Francisco has something for everyone.

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  Events in San Francisco

  What’s happening? Stay current on San Francisco’s ever-changing entertainment and events line-up, exhibitions, performances and what’s to come — and be sure to check out the Editor’s Picks .

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Editor’s Pick

Exploratorium's New Home

In April, the Exploratorium opened at Pier 15 at the heart of our beloved San Francisco waterfront.

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The Bay Lights

For a city driven by algorithms, a new work of art that's fueled by them and inspired by the fog, the wind, and the waves.

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Museum of Craft & Design

Reopened Saturday, April 6th, the Museum of Craft and Design is ready to showcase their new museum space in the Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco.

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