San Francisco's setting on a hill-dotted peninsula surrounded by bay and ocean gives it a plausible claim on the title of world's most beautiful city. Read more

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San Francisco's setting on a hill-dotted peninsula surrounded by bay and ocean gives it a plausible claim on the title of world's most beautiful city. Add to the natural beauty its lineup of iconic sites -- Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Haight-Ashbury, and Lombard Street, to name a few -- and the result is an absolutely world-class tourist destination. So where should you rest when not exploring? Most of the city's top hotels are concentrated in the northeastern neighborhoods of the city. Fisherman's Wharf is a buzzing tourist draw with popular attractions, seafood, and sea lion viewing; Union Square is best known for its high-end shopping; Nob Hill, also known as "Snob Hill," is home to grand old dames like the Fairmont; and SoMa and the Financial District both play host to large business-minded chain outposts. Read more