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  • nancy K
    14 contributions
    showing my family visiting from NH best views ever
    went over the GG Bridge via Lincoln Blvd you get the best views of the bridge for photos Hands down No other area can you get the views as you can thereon the scenic 49 mile drive The crookedist street Lombard etc
    Review of: Scenic 49 Mile Drive
    Written 10 July 2022
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  • Double "Ollie" Winner
    Riverside, CA2,822 contributions
    Best area for affordable hotels
    The bay itself isn't much and the long causeway-bridge certainly doesn't rival those that enter the city proper. But if you're willing to drive 15-30 minutes, the hotels here are nice and about half the cost.
    Review of: South Bay
    Written 3 December 2016
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  • William B
    Midland, GA509 contributions
    Misrepresentation
    We took this drive. It is very scenic.

    However, there are no antique stores in LaHood. No trace of gold mines or history as you drive through the area.

    I believe to really see the gold country and typical tourist communities you need to go other towns in CA.
    Review of: Gold Country
    Written 10 September 2014
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  • Thomas V
    Oakland, CA15,233 contributions
    One of the Major Drives in the Park
    We came here for a special event and enjoyed our short drive to where we needed to go. It's very scenic and there is some parking along the way, but not on Sundays.
    Review of: John F Kennedy Dr
    Written 1 November 2019
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  • Thomas V
    Oakland, CA15,233 contributions
    Just Traffic, Highway to the Ocean
    This is a major cross-town street taking you out to the Ocean along the south side of Golden Gate Park. Not much to see or do here, just traffic.
    Review of: Lincoln Boulevard
    Written 18 October 2020
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