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Green Travel in San Francisco

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LEED-certified hotels, restaurants using organic produce, and iconic (and very energy-efficient) cable cars make The City by the Bay one of America's greenest.

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Themes: Eco-Travel

Inspired by: Going Green in America's Cities — by Keith Rockmael, Published Oct. 2007

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Hotels (2)

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    Gaia Hotel

    The Leed Gold-certified hotel boasts Solatube tubular skylights. More
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    Orchard Garden Hotel

    Set in San Francisco’s tiny, unofficial French Quarter, the Orchard Garden feels exactly like a spiffy little Left Bank hotel—one that’s LEED certi

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    Mixt Greens

    The restaurant offers not only organic, local and seasonal ingredients, but its natural, light-filled space has extensive green elements like zero-

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    Duckhorn Vineyards

    Visit this sustainable winery.

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    Eco Limo

    The rental company uses bio-diesel and hybrid cars and SUVs. More
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