Claire Margine

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San Francisco

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Lifestyle

It’s no secret that living in San Francisco is super expensive.

108 Free Things to Do in San Francisco

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

San Luis Obispo (also called SLO) is a county of about 300,000 located midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

14 Reasons to Drive to San Luis Obispo 

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About 45 minutes south of San Francisco sits Half Moon Bay.

The Ultimate Guide to Half Moon Bay, Your Perfect Fall Getaway

Nathan Bennett

Drink

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

When the weather gets rough (or just super-cold and foggy), it can be tough to track down a hot spot to drink.

SF's 10 Best Bars Where You Can Stay Cozy & Ditch the Fog This Winter

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Your vocal chords are warmed up, you’re on your second drink, and it’s long past time to start belting out the lyrics to your favorite karaoke tunes.

Sing Your Heart Out at SF's Best Karaoke Spots

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San Francisco’s robust food scene tends to lack one crucial element: kitchens that are open past 10pm.

You Can Actually Find Great Late-Night Food in SF. Here's Where.

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There is no better start to the day than one or three breakfast tacos -- a handheld breakfast brimming with spices and flavors that are guaranteed to snap you out of your sleepy AM state.

SF's Best Breakfast Tacos

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Man can’t live on cocktails and beer alone: he’s gotta have snacks.

San Francisco Bar Snacks We Can't Stop Ordering

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OK, summer weather in San Francisco might not get much warmer, but that doesn’t mean our coffee orders don’t deserve summer upgrades.