9 Best Places to Visit in San Francisco, California

travel Circled Dot There are many beautiful places to visit in the city of San Francisco. Here is a list of some of them...

Golden Gate Bridge

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Fisherman's Wharf

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Alcatraz Island

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Union Square

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Golden Gate Park

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The Painted Ladies

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Coit Tower

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Twin Peaks

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The Palace Of Fine Arts

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VIEW WEB STORY

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