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Renter's guide to San Francisco, CA

As you cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and make your way into the city of San Francisco, you can't help but be amazed!

This is a city that truly has it all. There's the booming tech scene, the great weather, the amazing local restaurants, and the famous sports teams. And we're just getting started! Whether you're considering a move here or just curious to find out more, you'll want to keep reading.

The population of San Francisco is just north of 850,000, which makes it the 4^th largest city in California. For reference, let's look at it side-by-side with some of the country's other major cities. How big is San Francisco compared to New York City, for example? Well, it comes in at about 10% the size of NYC and 20% the size of Los Angeles. On the other hand, San Fran is almost twice as big as Atlanta or Miami. In short, it's a big city – but not too big. And for many people, that's a good thing.

The city is located just 383 miles from Los Angeles and 503 miles from San Diego – a little less if you're flying. Meanwhile, San Jose is just a quick 48 miles away, and Oakland is right across the bridge.

Like many California cities, San Francisco benefits from a Mediterranean climate, with cool summers and mild winters. Temperatures tend to hover between about 50º F and 80º F year round. In fact, San Francisco has rather chilly winters, partially due to the city's famous fog, which helps keep the sun at bay. The city also gets plenty of wind, but not much rain.

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Things to do in San Francisco, CA

There's so much to do in San Francisco, you'll have trouble getting to it all.

If you're looking for a little time outdoors, there's always the famous Golden Gate Park, where you can take a stroll or play a quick game of catch. Inside the park, you'll also find the oldest Japanese tea garden in the country.

For even more outdoor adventures, there's the Twin Peaks, two large hills that are a favorite among local hikers. While you're at it, you can start training for the San Francisco Marathon, an annual event that attracts over 25,000 runners.

If you'd rather watch the pros do all the work, San Francisco has two major professional sports teams – the San Francisco Giants baseball team and San Francisco 49ers football team.

Oh, did we mention food? San Francisco is home to some of best restaurants in the country – and to a lot of them. Only New York has more Michelin-starred restaurants.

The city's culinary scene is one of the reasons San Francisco is considered one of the most culturally rich places in the US. But for even more culture, there's the San Francisco Symphony or the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.