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Along the city’s northern shore lies the Marina District, an area that’s continually evolved throughout its history — from ocean dunes to exposition grounds to fishing haven to quaint residential area — and has been shaped by each of its former selves. HOW TO GET HERE The 22, 30, 41 and 45 buses will help you get here and get around without having to worry about parking. WHAT TO SEE & DO Enjoy a sunny afternoon stroll down Union Street with many boutiques, spas and restaurants housed in beautifully restored Victorian buildings. Marina Green, edged by bobbing boats and serenaded by foghorns, is picturesque. An Instagram favorite is the Palace of Fine Arts; its arresting Greco-Roman style rotunda and majestic colonnades never fail to impress visitors and the site is favored by many wedding photographers. Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, a converted military base, is home to arts organizations and a regular food truck rally. For some of the city’s best views, climb up to Pacific Heights, which rests atop a ridge to the south of the Marina. WHERE TO EAT Try the superb vegetarian restaurant Greens or the popular Friday night Off the Grid street food event at Fort Mason Center. On Chestnut Street, you’ll find everything from gourmet adventures to great burgers. Gamine on Union Street is a neighborhood bistro specializing in rustic French cuisine. MUST SEES MARINA GREEN sfrecparks.org GREENS RESTAURANT greensrestaurant.com OFF THE GRID offthegridsf.com FORT MASON CENTER FOR ARTS & CULTURE fortmason.org PALACE OF FINE ARTS palaceoffinearts.com
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