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San Francisco, CA – One of the Best Cities to Live in North America

One of the world's most famous cities, San Francisco, California has a lot to offer for everyone. Famous landmarks (such as the Golden Gate Bridge), museums, sports franchises, and its renowned Chinatown are just some of the attractions in this city. San Francisco, California offers a wide variety of sites, shops, and restaurants that reflect the City's great cultural mixture.

San Francisco is also famous for is its diversity which has led to it being one of the few cities at the forefront of change at numerous points throughout this country's history. The Beat Generation, the civil rights movement and the anti-war movements all had their starts in San Francisco- even today it continues this tradition.

For potential homeowners and renters, if you are looking for oceanfront homes for sale, San Francisco is ideal as nearly 80% of the entire area considered “San Francisco” is water. A large influx of wealthy people has upped the average income over the past few years. San Francisco is home to the largest number of billionaires in the world. Aside from San Francisco's excellent location, it is constantly ranked among the best cities to live in North America.

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