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Visitors Guide





WELCOME TO THE BAY AREA  


   Fitting in
Nobody wants to look like a tourist, especially here in the Bay Area. But looking like a local is a tricky concept. The region is full of diverse styles from the geek-chic of Silicon Valley to all-black of SF club-hoppers. How can an out-of-towner fit in?


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Take your own San Francisco postcard photos
List of radio stations

DINING  
Eating cheap in SF
Sure it's a culinary Mecca, but there are ways to save money and taste the city's diversity.
Under the radar
Ten neighborhood eateries that reveal the flavor of the city's many ethnic cuisines.
»Wining and dining: Reviews, editor's picks, restaurant gossip and wine tips

ATTRACTIONS  


   Family affair
You don't have to succumb to parking nightmares or lose yourself in mall-shopping and pre-fabricated family fun sites to find activities the entire crew can enjoy.


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NIGHTLIFE  


   After-hours hot spots
The gold rush never quite ended in San Francisco -- at least when it comes to the never-ending mother lode of nightlife diversions.


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HOTELS / CHEAP THINGS TO DO  
Fun lodging
Stylish hotels offer a glimpse of Bay Area's unique personality.
»Boutique chains cut loose with unique enticements
»Fairmont restores its beauty and elegance
Cheap things to do in SF
Fun excursions in the city that cost little or nothing.
»Top 10 beaches dotting the California coastline
»Stroll through SF's Barbary Coast area

MOVIE LANDMARKS  


   Hollywood by the Bay
Many cinematic stories were filmed in our back yard. Here's the scoop on what was filmed where.


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CURRENT EXHIBITS  

Seeing
Exploratorium exhibit teaches visitors visual skepticism
Ruth Asawa: Completing the Circle
Showcasing her no-nonsense approach to being an artist
Parallels and Intersections: Art/Women/California, 1950-2000
Gathering a half-century from women's perspective
Paintings by Wendy Sussman, 1949-2001
Bedford exhibit memorializes beloved artist and teacher
Stanford outdoor sculpture walks
Outdoor sculpture makes art accessible
Michael Sweerts, 1618-1664
Works by the enigmatic artist are beautiful, clear examples of Flemish style
Scene in Oakland, 1852-2002
Exhibit captures images of the city, past and present
Alice's Wonderland: A most curious adventure
Exhibit guides kids on a journey that makes the unknown more familiar, the far-fetched more logical and science exploration a lot of fun

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