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Alcatraz Island __ "Alcatraz Island offers a close-up look at the site of the first lighthouse and US fort on the West Coast, an infamous federal penitentiary long off-limits to the public (and despised by inmates), and the historic 18 month occupation by Indians of All Tribes. Rich in cultural history, there is also a natural side to the Rock - gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views beyond compare." - illustrated - From National Park Service - http://www.nps.gov/alcatraz/ 

Fisherman's Wharf __ A good overview of the area with information not only about the warf but also about other parts of the city and a printable brochure. - illustrated - From fishermanswharf.org - http://www.fishermanswharf.org/

 

Golden Gate Bridge __ General information, tolls, history and why the bridge was painted orange. - From goldengatebridge.org - http://www.goldengatebridge.org/ 

Golden Gate National Recreational Area __ The Golden Gate National Recreation Area encompasses over 75,000 acres of land and includes Alcatraz, the Marin Headlands, Fort Mason and more. - illustrated - From National Park Service - http://www.nps.gov/goga/ 

Only in San Francisco __ A comprehensive source for visitor info with features for leisure and business travelers, convention planners, travel trade, travel media and more. - illustrated - From onlyinsanfrancisco.com - http://onlyinsanfrancisco.com/

 

Presidio of San Francisco __ "For 218 years, the Presidio served as an army post for three nations. World and local events, from military campaigns to the rise of aviation, from World Fairs to earthquakes, left their mark. Come enjoy the history and beauty of the Presidio. Explore centuries of architecture. Reflect in a national cemetery. Walk through an historic airfield, forests, or to beaches, and admire spectacular vistas." - illustrated - From National Park Service - http://www.nps.gov/prsf/ 

San Francisco Chinatown - The largest chinatown outside of Asia __ "San Francisco Chinatown - The largest chinatown outside of Asia. SanFranciscoChinatown.com provides information to locals and tourists about points of interest, culture, history, and events in Chinatown ..." - illustrated - From sanfranciscochinatown.com - http://www.sanfranciscochinatown.com/

San Francisco Tourism - San Francisco Vacation Reviews __ You will find articles, resources and reviews. - illustrated - From tripadvisor.com - http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g60713-San_Francisco_California-Vacations.html 

San Francisco Tourism and Tourist Information: __ "San Francisco in California is a spectacular peninsula that is surrounded by water on three sides and San Francisco grows from the inside out." this and much more. - illustrated - From san-francisco.world-guides.com - http://www.san-francisco.world-guides.com/ 

 

San Francisco Tours | San Francisco Tourism Guide __ General information about touring San Francisco. - From Yahoo.com - http://uk.holidaysguide.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-113698-san_francisco_tours-i 

San Francisco Travel: City of San Francisco California Tourism ... __ "The list of attractions in San Francisco reads like an all-star vacation checklist: the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, the cable cars—and the list goes on." Lots of information from lodging and dining to a business index. Learn what a "painted lady" is. - illustrated - From sanfrancisco.worldweb.com - http://www.sanfrancisco.worldweb.com/ 

San Francisco Travel Information __ "San Francisco has an atmosphere of genteel chic mixed with offbeat innovation and a self-effacing quality so blatantly missing from brassy New York and plastic LA. Its hilly streets provide some gorgeous glimpses of the sparkling bay and its famous bridges." A lot more follows. - illustrated - From lonelyplanet.com - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/north-america/usa/san-francisco/ 
 

 

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