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Return to San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO HAS endured its share of hardship recently but remains a premiere world travel destination for good reason.

On a recent visit to the City by the Bay — my first return to my former hometown in over 25 years and the first-ever visit for my boyfriend — we safely discovered an accessible and authentic side of the California destination that few visitors experience.

By avoiding high-priced downtown hotels, using transit, and opting for free activities

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