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San Francisco
United States · SFO
Fog, hills, sourdough, and a bridge worth the cliché.
About
San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the 17th-largest city and second-densest major city in the United States, with a 2025 population of 826,079. It is the fourth-most populous city in California and the second most-populous in the Bay Area. Some 4.6 million residents live in the city's metropolitan statistical area. Around 9.2 million live in the San Jose–San Francisco–Oakland combined statistical area, the fifth-largest in the United States. San Francisco is a global center for technology and finance, and is well-known for its affluence, eclectic architecture, and mild climate.
Known for
- dining · world class
- sightseeing · world class
- architecture · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
- hiking · excellent
- live music · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan57°F11d wet
- Feb59°F8d wet
- Mar59°F12d wet
- Apr61°F4d wet
- May64°F3d wet
- Jun67°F0d wet
- Jul66°F0d wet
- Aug68°F0d wet
- Sep70°F1d wet
- Oct69°F3d wet
- Nov62°F7d wet
- Dec57°F10d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Classic Sidecar Tour of San FranciscoFrom $280 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Muir Woods Tour + Golden Gate Bridge Stops (3 Hrs, Max 6)From $203 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Blue Painted Lady House Tour - Interior Guided Tour by OwnerFrom $35 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
SF's North Beach: Gourmet Ghost Tour Including Full MealFrom $115 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private San Francisco Open-Air Jeep Tour (3 Hours, Max 6)From $273 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
San Francisco City Tour in EV Volkswagen VanFrom $95 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Tours from Viator. Prices and availability are theirs; we may earn a commission when you book.
Plan the trip
Fly into San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 11 mi away.
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