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No city invites the heart to come to life as San Francisco does. Arrival in San Francisco is an experience in living.”
William Saroyan, Author and Playwright

Living “At-A-Glance”

Natural Recreation
Entertainment
City Climate
San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean provide boating, fishing and swimming Thriving Professional Sport Teams: Giants Baseball, 5-time SuperBowl 49ers Mild weather with average temperatures year round in the 60’s; average annual rainfall 22 inches
Numerous parks and proximity to mountains (Mount Tam and Lake Tahoe) for hiking and skiing World Class Symphony, Ballet, Opera and Museums and thriving non-profit arts center Natural setting of hills and water create vistas that define a truly beautiful city
Numerous public golf courses, tennis courts, and biking trails Annual Special Events: Bay to Breakers, International Grand Prix Cycling, Free Golden Gate Park Concerts, Neighborhood and Ethnic Festivals Unique neighborhoods with compelling histories highlight demographic and social change
1 hour from Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Culinary arts consistently ranked as one of the best cities in the world to eat Cultural “melting pot” with no-single ethnic majority

San Francisco’s livability cannot be reduced to a number on a page. While a recent ranking by Mercer Management Consulting did put San Francisco as #1 in the continental United States for having the best quality of life, it is not only a visually beautiful city but city of excellence and tolerance that welcomes all.

San Francisco living extends beyond the city limits to what the greater San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California region have to offer. Other thriving cities, such as Oakland, Berkeley, Palo Alto and San Jose offer additional entertainment and recreational opportunities.

San Francisco residents and businesses benefit from a strong sense of community and pride in the city. Our strong INFRASTRUCUTRE helps make the city poised for business.



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