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Article: San Francisco for less: cutting costs in the West's most expensive city. (Travel: Value Vacation).(San Francisco, California)
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- June 1, 2002
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This spring my husband and I achieved a small miracle in San Francisco: We spent three days and two nights enjoying great meals and city sights for less than it costs for a single weekend night--$359, including tax--at the Ritz-Carlton.
Some people said it couldn't be done, but we proved them wrong. Our money-saving strategies: We walked a lot, soaking up the city's stunning natural beauty and avoiding the cost and competition of parking. We talked to residents to ferret out good restaurant deals. And we sought out the bounty of free, unique-to-San Francisco experiences.
DAY ONE: A GOOD BASE
Our hotel was the San Remo, a 1906 European-style ...