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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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  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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  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

Where The Art Is

Starting with a Thursday Opening Night and continuing through Sunday, artMRKT returns to SF for its second year showcasing contemporary & modern art from around the globe.

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SFMOMA

Located in the Yerba Buena neighborhood downtown, SFMOMA was the first museum on the West Coast devoted to modern and contemporary art.

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War Memorial Opera House

Located across from City Hall the War Memorial Opera House is home to the San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Ballet.

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Arts & Culture Explorer Maps

Print, view, download, our Arts & Culture Maps of San Francisco and explore all that there is to offer on the San Francisco Arts scene.

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49 Hours of SF

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