San Francisco travel guide: the cultural centre of Northern California

Everything about San Francisco is diverse, from its population to the thousands of restaurants across the city

Pass under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge on a sunset cruise
Pass under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge on a sunset cruise
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There’s no place like San Francisco. Known for its cable cars, steep streets, eclectic architecture, summer fog and spectacular views, this vibrant city attracts visitors from around the world looking for an urban adventure.

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Catherine Garcia, The Week US

Catherine Garcia has worked as a senior writer at The Week since 2014. Her writing and reporting have appeared in Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, Wirecutter, NBC News and "The Book of Jezebel," among others. She's a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.