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San Francisco
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THE BEST...
Gay-friendly
(#1)
Ethnic food
(#1)
Diverse
(#2)
Tech-savvy
(#2)
Cafes
(#2)
THE WORST...
Affordability
(#34)
Charming local accent
(#26)
Barbecue
(#26)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
8
Athletic/active
11
Attractive
2
Diverse
18
Driving ability
21
Friendly
4
Intelligent
26
Charming local accent
4
Offbeat
13
Proud of their city
22
Sports-crazed
3
Stylish
2
Tech-savvy
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
8
Base for day trips
10
Cultural getaway
20
Family vacation
1
Gay-friendly
8
Girlfriend getaways
16
Pet-friendly vacation
6
Romantic escape
13
Wild weekend
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
6
Cocktail lounges
14
Happy hour
11
Music scene
11
Singles scene
25
Sports bars
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
5
Classical music
14
Free attractions
15
Historical sites/monuments
9
Museums/galleries
4
Street performers
5
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
15
Antique stores
17
Flea markets
6
Home decor and design stores
4
Independent boutiques
7
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
26
Barbecue
2
Cafes
5
Coffee
1
Ethnic food
5
Fine-dining restaurants
22
Hamburgers
4
Ice cream
12
Microbrew beer
11
Pizza
7
Street food/Food trucks
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
34
Affordability
10
Architecture/Cool buildings
24
Cleanliness
4
Environmental friendliness
7
Lots of hotel options
21
Peace and quiet
3
People-watching
10
Public parks and outdoor access
4
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
20
Safety
16
Weather
12
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
14
4th of July
15
Christmas
13
Fall
14
New Year's Eve
14
Spring Break
15
Summer
11
Valentine's Day
20
Winter
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
7
Athletic/active
18
Attractive
5
Diverse
18
Driving ability
22
Friendly
2
Intelligent
26
Charming local accent
4
Offbeat
11
Proud of their city
20
Sports-crazed
11
Stylish
1
Tech-savvy
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
5
Base for day trips
7
Cultural getaway
21
Family vacation
1
Gay-friendly
12
Girlfriend getaways
15
Pet-friendly vacation
8
Romantic escape
13
Wild weekend
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
11
Cocktail lounges
18
Happy hour
13
Music scene
12
Singles scene
29
Sports bars
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
6
Classical music
15
Free attractions
15
Historical sites/monuments
10
Museums/galleries
4
Street performers
7
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
16
Antique stores
15
Flea markets
7
Home decor and design stores
4
Independent boutiques
9
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
28
Barbecue
3
Cafes
6
Coffee
1
Ethnic food
4
Fine-dining restaurants
26
Hamburgers
3
Ice cream
12
Microbrew beer
6
Pizza
5
Street food/Food trucks
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
34
Affordability
9
Architecture/Cool buildings
29
Cleanliness
3
Environmental friendliness
15
Lots of hotel options
22
Peace and quiet
6
People-watching
10
Public parks and outdoor access
6
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
22
Safety
17
Weather
22
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
25
4th of July
20
Christmas
5
Fall
17
New Year's Eve
17
Spring Break
23
Summer
11
Valentine's Day
21
Winter
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