Thursday, August 28, 2014

Your Heart In San Francisco

(Image courtesy of Patrick Smith)

We all have our own reasons for loving San Francisco. Whether it be the creative people, the vibrant city life or the accessibility of nature there are draws for every person.

Though we're sure you don't need any more of a reason to love it here - just in case writer Miles Young from renters.apartments.com breaks down the best parts of our favorite city! Keep reading to learn more. 

The Naturalists Paradise


San Francisco is often called the birthplace of mountain biking, and a scan of the surrounding areas will quickly tell you why. The city not only boasts mild temperatures year round, but it's close to some of the most beautiful natural parks on Earth. It is a mere 3.5 hours from Yosemite National park; weekend excursions for hiking, biking, and camping are a common occurrence for city folk.

There's also the gorgeous Point Reyes National Seashore, which is just 35 miles away. This scenic locale offers city residents a 70,000 acre preserve that plays host to whale watching, surfing, and countless forests and beaches to explore.
Clement Street

Often overlooked by visitors of the city, Clement Street is generally considered a second Chinatown, full of fantastic eateries and one-of-a-kind stores. Travel writer and San Francisco native Carol Terwilliger Myers highly suggests visitors explore local favorite Green Apple Books, an old-style bookstore full of discounted titles and rare selections.

The city is chock full of unique stores like this one, and Clement Street itself holds some of the most fascinating of them all. It's certainly a great place to spend an afternoon, and it's full of some delicious restaurants as well.
Ride the Cable Cars

Outside of San Francisco, public transportation is often one of the most despised aspects of any great city. But for natives, it's all but impossible to think of life without the iconic cable cars that still roll about the streets.

These relics of the past still function fantastically today, and for a small fee they'll take you wherever you want to go while giving you an amazing tour of the city in the process. They also give you access to some of the incredible views that San Francisco is known for, making them not only effective but a treat to ride as well!
Experience the Past

San Francisco is well-known for the city's obsession with the past. There's a vibrant mixture of old and new here, all seamlessly intertwined to create an incredible amount of character and charm. From used clothing stores offering up classic styles to the famous Great American Music Hall, this is a city steeped in rich, colorful history. If you've got a passion for days gone by, you'll love the unique style that the city actively embraces.
The Tech Scene

Geeks and techies are starting to take over San Fran, transforming it slowly but surely into a technological powerhouse. You'll find them everywhere, be that in line at the various, independent coffee shops or tapping away on their mobile phones while riding the city's cable cars.

The city is quickly overtaking Silicon Valley as the destination for the technically inclined among us. Startups are moving to San Francisco in droves, generating tons of new tech jobs throughout the area for those looking to move. For people searching for a career in the digital or tech fields, there's no better place to search than here.

While it's easy to see why San Francisco is one of the most beautiful places to live on Earth, under the gorgeous exterior you'll find a bustling metropolis as exciting as it is easy on the eyes. From the classically aged shops and iconic buildings to its surging digital and tech fields, there's something around every corner of San Fran to keep you surprised and coming back for more.

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