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17 Things No One Tells You About San Francisco

The City by the Bay is full of unexpected treasures!

1. We have a Wave Organ that literally turns waves into music.

2. There are dog treat and cat food vending machines in Duboce Park.

3. And a pet cemetery in the Presidio.

4. There's a gold fire hydrant in the Mission.

5. We have nearly 70 privately owned public spaces throughout the city, where you can go to work, write, or just hang out.

They're maintained by private businesses, but are open to the public. Here's a map.

6. Tiled stairs are totally a thing in SF.

7. This is an actual street.

8. There's a concrete slide in the Castro.

9. The San Francisco Art Institute has a roof deck with spectacular views of the city.

10. Some of the best art in the city can be found just by wandering the streets.

11. There's a rope swing in the Glen Park neighborhood.

12. You can set up a beach bonfire at Ocean Beach.

13. We have eerie underground tunnels that you can explore.

14. The city is home to multiple mega sundials, the largest of which is in the Ingleside Terraces neighborhood.

15. We have a Spire in the Presidio.

16. And a waterfront labyrinth you can explore.

17. There's a doored rabbit hole in Golden Gate Park.