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The Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco is the oldest Chinatown area in California and North America at the same time so just like Pier 39 and the Fisherman's Wharf a true tourist attraction to visit during a stay in SanFran.

Being located in downtown San Francisco Chinatown covers 24 blocks so chances to find a good Dim Sum restaurant or teahouse are high here!

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A tram ride or cable car ride is the way to get around hilly San Francisco and it turns out to be the perfect way to do some sightseeing as you can get some amazing views of the bay and Alcatraz Island.

Cable car tickets can be purchased from the conductor as you board or at turnarounds.

We bought three day tickets for 20$ which was really convenient because we...

The best tourist attraction in San Francisco is Pier 39 home to a colony of sea lions and a variety of exciting waterfront attractions such as dining, shopping and live entertainment.

On a sunny day I could walk around here for hours especially after a tasty lunch at one of the many seafood restaurants that the San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf is known for.

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The city of Mendocino attracts tourists for its beautiful scenery and lookout point over the Pacific Ocean. There is no wonder why many Hollywood productions were filmed here and to keep that tradition alive the Mendocino Film Festival still supports local artists and film makers.

Driving through Mendocino you can see the unique architecture of the houses and even the Spanish influences...

The waterfront of Santa Cruz must be the most relaxing and laid back place in California where hippies are still cool and stress seems an unknown virus.

The seals here love it and even though tourists come in crowds to look at them sun bathing they don't really seem to care much. The board walk of Santa Cruz is perfect to go jogging or just have an ice-cream.

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