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San Francisco (disambiguation) facts for kids

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San Francisco is a famous city and county in the state of California, USA. It's known for its hills, fog, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

San Francisco can also mean other things:

Places in California

  • San Francisco Bay: This is a large bay near the city of San Francisco. Many cities are built around it.
  • San Francisco Bay Area: This is the larger metropolitan area that includes the city of San Francisco and many other cities and towns around the bay.
  • San Francisco Peninsula: This is the piece of land that sticks out into the Pacific Ocean where the city of San Francisco is located.
  • University of San Francisco: This is a private university in the city, known for its strong academic programs.
  • San Francisco Giants: This is a professional baseball team that plays in San Francisco. They are part of Major League Baseball (MLB).
  • San Francisco 49ers: This is a professional American football team. Even though they play in Santa Clara now, they are still called the San Francisco 49ers because they played in San Francisco from 1946 to 2013.

Other Places Named San Francisco

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