San Francisco, USA

San Francisco may be the financial capital of the West Coast , but it is a city with an artistic rather than commercial and spirit . Renowned for its progressive political thought , and tolerance of all cultures , this metropolis is a haven for musicians , poets , artists , and bohemians from all walks of life .

Union Square is San Francisco 's theatrical epicenter , home to the Geary Theatre : the oldest playhouse in the city . The SoMa neighborhood boasts several spectacular museums , including the renowned Museum of Modern Art . The Civic Center houses musical institutions , Such as the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium , and art can be found at every turn in the Mission district , Which is filled with colorful Murals .

Add this to the cool jazz venues , the 300 coffee houses , the open mic Poetry Slams , and famous landmarks , droughts , and the island of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge , and it 's not hard to see why the city is frequently voted one of the best places to live in the USA .