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San Francisco
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THE BEST...
Diverse
(#2)
Skyline/views
(#3)
Noteworthy neighborhoods
(#3)
Coffee
(#3)
Ethnic food
(#4)
THE WORST...
Affordable hotels
(#30)
Affordable getaway
(#28)
Barbecue
(#27)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
10
Fall
15
New Year's Eve
17
Spring Break
13
Summer
19
Winter
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
4
Classical music
15
Historical sites/monuments
5
Museums/galleries
4
Theater/performance art
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
5
Big-name restaurants
4
Ethnic food
4
Farmers' markets
6
Neighborhood joints and cafes
Hotels
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
30
Affordable hotels
20
All-in-one resorts
14
B&Bs/Inns
5
Big-name luxury hotels
5
Business hotels
5
Stylish boutique hotels
Local Specialties
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
27
Barbecue
3
Coffee
20
Hamburgers
9
Microbrew beer
9
Pizza
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
9
Cocktail hour
10
Live music/concerts and bands
12
Singles/bar scene
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
8
Athletic/active
11
Attractive
2
Diverse
22
Friendly
7
Intelligent
5
Stylish
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
24
Cleanliness
8
Environmental friendliness
3
Noteworthy neighborhoods
20
Peace and quiet
6
People-watching
11
Public parks and outdoor access
6
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
19
Safety
3
Skyline/views
16
Weather
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
9
Antique stores
5
Home decor and design stores
4
Independent boutiques
5
Luxury stores
8
Vintage shops and flea markets
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
28
Affordable getaway
5
Cultural getaway
21
Family vacation
17
Relaxing retreat
6
Romantic escape
10
Wild weekend
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
16
Fall
19
New Year's Eve
18
Spring Break
21
Summer
24
Winter
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
6
Classical music
17
Historical sites/monuments
9
Museums/galleries
10
Theater/performance art
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
8
Big-name restaurants
2
Ethnic food
5
Farmers' markets
8
Neighborhood joints and cafes
Hotels
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
32
Affordable hotels
21
All-in-one resorts
19
B&Bs/Inns
8
Big-name luxury hotels
12
Business hotels
7
Stylish boutique hotels
Local Specialties
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
30
Barbecue
3
Coffee
25
Hamburgers
13
Microbrew beer
8
Pizza
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
9
Cocktail hour
15
Live music/concerts and bands
14
Singles/bar scene
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
12
Athletic/active
20
Attractive
4
Diverse
25
Friendly
4
Intelligent
7
Stylish
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
29
Cleanliness
7
Environmental friendliness
3
Noteworthy neighborhoods
22
Peace and quiet
10
People-watching
16
Public parks and outdoor access
11
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
23
Safety
4
Skyline/views
20
Weather
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
11
Antique stores
13
Home decor and design stores
8
Independent boutiques
7
Luxury stores
13
Vintage shops and flea markets
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
33
Affordable getaway
8
Cultural getaway
20
Family vacation
19
Relaxing retreat
9
Romantic escape
15
Wild weekend
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