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The Sunset District This is the city s other large r esidential ar ea, on the southern side of G olden Gate Park. It borders O cean B each, which can be splendid on the few fogless days of summer. (It s more likely to be sunny in the spring or early fall). J ust be war y of ocean currents, which ar e dangerous at all times of year, and especially so in fall and winter. The San F rancisco Z oo is the S unset s main visitor attraction,

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