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Local Atmosphere

Quick Stats

Fun Local Trivia
  1. Golden Gate Park, established on April 4, 1870, is a man-made park that was built upon sand dunes and is 1,031 acres in size.
  2. The infamous cable cars began running in 1873, originally with over eight different lines. San Francisco was the first city to ever use the cable car, but the Great Earthquake of 1906 damaged many of the lines. Today, some of the original lines are still in use.
  3. Mark Twain once said, "The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco."
  4. Alcatraz Island has a rich history; it was originally occupied by the military as a fort, then it was an army prison camp. Most notably, Alcatraz became the famous prison where the nation's worst criminals were sent, after which it became the site of the Native American peace community. Now it is a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, open with tours daily.
  5. The historic streetcars, which run along Market Street and the Embarcadero to Fisherman's Wharf, began service in 1912. San Francisco has actual streetcars running that came from seven different countries and ten different cities across the U.S.
Notable Natives
  • Benjamin Bratt
  • Paul Desmond
  • Joe DiMaggio
  • Clint Eastwood
  • Robert Frost
  • Jerry Garcia
  • Danny Glover
  • Merv Griffin
  • Josh Hartnett
  • James Hetfield
  • Jack London
  • Kevin Pollack
  • Rob Schneider
  • OJ Simpson
  • Jeffrey Tambor
  • Robin Williams
Local Slang
  • Bridge and Tunnel People: Commuters into San Francisco from around the Bay Area
  • Hella: Extremely cool
  • MUNI: San Francisco Municipal Railway, aka the bus
  • SoMa: South of Market Street; a popular area on the weekend where bars and clubs seemingly pop up overnight
  • Tenderloin: Section of downtown notorious for being dangerous and unpleasant at night, but has great restaurants and sites to see
Points of Interest
  • Alcatraz
  • Cable Cars
  • Castro
  • Chinatown
  • City Hall
  • Coit Tower
  • Fisherman’s Wharf
  • Ghiradelli Square
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Golden Gate Park
  • Grace Cathedral
  • Haight-Ashbury
  • Japan Town
  • Mission
  • North Beach
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Presidio
  • San Francisco Opera House
  • Union Square

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

San Francisco is one of the most popular, gorgeous, and cosmopolitan cities in the world. This is often the main reason students come to USF. There is always something to do in this city, whether it’s checking out the latest restaurant, taking advantage of student discounts at the world-famous SF Opera and SF Ballet, walking through Golden Gate Park or across the Golden Gate Bridge, or enjoying a stroll through the Mission, Chinatown, or North Beach. Everyone can find something about this city that they absolutely adore, but the most exciting part is the chance the city gives you to discover something new every day.

San Francisco, large and bustling as it may be, provides an excellent backdrop for the University. Whenever school becomes too stressful, students can always escape to their favorite off-campus site. Also, the abundance of history, beauty, and culture makes classroom activities more tangible and relevant. Oftentimes, classes take field trips to the city’s museums or historical sites, and some students perform community service and work with the homeless. If you’re looking for a fun, exciting, cultural, and hands-on experience, San Francisco is definitely the place to be.

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Local Atmosphere at University of San Francisco

sekincaid

Graphic Design '15

4.2
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You Are Attending a City School

You are in the great city of San Francisco!!!!! There is plenty of shopping and probably some of the best restaurants you will ever find. Although, since you are in the city, most students spend time off-campus rather on-campus.

May 25, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at University of San Francisco

chucklehead101

International Studies '15

4.6
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Tons of Stuff

There are a lot of things to do seeing as the school is in the center of the city. Everything from downtown, to the park, and the wharf. There are always a lot of events going on somewhere in the city as well as a lot cultural areas in the city that are cool to see.

May 17, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at University of San Francisco

EdwardTaylor

History '15

5.0
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Fun and Easy Going

Lost of great eateries, fun parks and other attractions to travel to in the city

Apr 19, 2012

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User rating for University of San Francisco - Local Atmosphere is 4.6 out of 5 based on 43 user reviews.

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • San Francisco Shopping Centre
  • Stonestown Galleria
  • Union Square
Major Sports Teams
  • San Francisco 49ers: football
  • San Francisco Giants: baseball
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Lake Tahoe: CA: 4 hours
  • Los Angeles: CA: 6 hours

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

AMC 1000 Van Ness
1000 Van Ness Ave.
(415) 922-4262

AMC Kabuki 8
1881 Post St.
Japan Town
(415) 922-4262

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