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WHAT TO SEE & DO The Embarcadero — the city’s east-facing waterfront, with its finger piers and glistening views of San Francisco Bay — is where San Francisco had its first growth spurt, thanks to the California Gold Rush of 1849. • Eminently walkable, the Embarcadero is also the ideal vantage point to view “The Bay Lights,” the world’s largest LED light sculpture. • The Exploratorium on Pier 15 is one of the city’s favorite destinations for families. • The beautifully renovated Ferry Building Marketplace is a foodie’s paradise, stocked with wine bars, cafés, innovative restaurants, fine food shops and a farmers’ market. True to its name, you also can catch ferries to the North and East Bay. • The San Francisco Giants’ bayside baseball stadium, Oracle Park, and adjacent jogging paths provide more ways to enjoy scenic views of the bay. Or get an engaging, free look at history at the Wells Fargo History Museum. • Hungry? You’re in luck. Try the iconic sourdough purveyor Boudin, award-winning eatery The Slanted Door or the Michelin-starred Michael Mina. Grab a sweet treat at Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream’s location inside the Ferry Building. • Area hotels include the Hyatt Regency, Hotel Vitale, Le Meridien, the Palace Hotel and Hilton San Francisco Financial District.
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