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San Francisco Bay

San Francisco, CA
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Ranked #8 of 327 attractions in San Francisco
Type: Bodies of Water
Activities: Kayaking, Swimming
Description: Offers hiking and biking along its shores, paddling and sailing on top of its surface, and bird-watching and exploring among its wetlands.
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Edmonton, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We rented a convertible and enjoyed the San Francisco Bay sights by riding on the Oak Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge. Driving along Fisherman's Wharf and taking in the crowds and the overall business was also interesting. Going up and down the hilly streets was also a fun experience. Thank goodness we were able to enjoy a warm... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Loved it all, so looked forward to visiting, wonderful. What more can I say?! Should have insured Alcatraz but didn't have time :(

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Breathtaking views and a stunning piece of engineering. Iconic , must see part of the San Francisco experience

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colchester
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Well worth a visit . Plan around a meal as no where just to have a coffee. But we'll worth a visit. Found daytime to be much better than eve

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

A nice walk, full of things to see and many places to eat. I would suggest going there during the weekday because it is super packed in the weekend.

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Edmonton, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Great views. See the Presidio. We enjoyed it but the wind can be cool. Place for snacks. bring your camera. Nice to see giant cruise ships coming in.

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Vienna, va
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

This is a lot of fun and safe. We drove to the visitor center and parked right by the bridge in a two hours spot for $2.00. You can drive (as you're leaving SF going north) just like you going over the bridge and take the last exit on the right just before you cross over the bridge. This is... More

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Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

It’s a Bay in every sense of the word – surrounded by land with an opening to the Pacific Ocean, an inlet for fresh water river systems and also in an unenviable region of earth fault movement. But, on the other hand it’s provides a glorious setting to an exciting and cultural city, stunning satellite suburbs, a huge airport, an... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Beautiful we took the tour bus over to Sausolito. It's a quaint community on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge. We also walked around FishermansWharf, lots to see. We ate at Boudain try the chowder in a sour bread bowl(what they're famous for) don't forget to go to the aquarium and see all the different varieties of jelly... More

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Austin, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

I love the bay all the time in every weather condition. You may not like it if you do not like wind or cold, choppy weather. Bring a jacket if you take a ferry boat and want to be on deck.

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