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San Francisco

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THE BEST...

Fine-dining restaurants (#2)
Ethnic food (#2)
Tech-savvy (#2)
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness (#2)
Diverse (#3)

THE WORST...

Affordability (#34)
Barbecue (#28)
Cleanliness (#25)

denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking

People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
8	Athletic/active
9	Attractive
3	Diverse
17	Driving ability
21	Friendly
4	Intelligent
5	Offbeat
10	Proud of their city
19	Sports-crazed
4	Stylish
2	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
6	Cocktail hour
11	Live music/concerts and bands
9	Singles/bar scene

Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
5	Classical music
12	Historical sites/monuments
6	Museums/galleries
6	Theater/performance art

Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
9	Antique stores
14	Flea markets
6	Home decor and design stores
7	Independent boutiques
8	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
28	Barbecue
3	Cafes
6	Coffee
2	Ethnic food
2	Fine-dining restaurants
22	Hamburgers
11	Microbrew beer
10	Pizza
8	Street food

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
34	Affordability
6	Architecture/Cool buildings
25	Cleanliness
8	Lots of hotel options
20	Peace and quiet
4	People-watching
8	Public parks and outdoor access
2	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
19	Safety
14	Weather
9	Wireless coverage

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
15	4th of July
17	Christmas
14	Fall
14	New Year's Eve
13	Spring Break
10	Summer
9	Valentine's Day
18	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
10	Base for day trips
6	Cultural getaway
19	Family vacation
14	Pet-friendly vacation
5	Romantic escape
11	Wild weekend

People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
8	Athletic/active
17	Attractive
4	Diverse
10	Driving ability
19	Friendly
5	Intelligent
6	Offbeat
11	Proud of their city
16	Sports-crazed
6	Stylish
2	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
10	Cocktail hour
13	Live music/concerts and bands
12	Singles/bar scene

Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
5	Classical music
11	Historical sites/monuments
7	Museums/galleries
6	Theater/performance art

Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
11	Antique stores
13	Flea markets
7	Home decor and design stores
8	Independent boutiques
10	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
27	Barbecue
4	Cafes
6	Coffee
1	Ethnic food
9	Fine-dining restaurants
27	Hamburgers
10	Microbrew beer
9	Pizza
5	Street food

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
32	Affordability
8	Architecture/Cool buildings
27	Cleanliness
10	Lots of hotel options
22	Peace and quiet
3	People-watching
14	Public parks and outdoor access
5	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
23	Safety
20	Weather
22	Wireless coverage

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
25	4th of July
19	Christmas
10	Fall
15	New Year's Eve
19	Spring Break
21	Summer
14	Valentine's Day
21	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
6	Base for day trips
7	Cultural getaway
23	Family vacation
12	Pet-friendly vacation
9	Romantic escape
13	Wild weekend

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