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Density, Layout, Walkability. Also, while not as historical and cultural as some of the cities in the northeast (Boston, DC, Philly, NYC), SF is still one of the most historical and intellectual/highly educated cities on the west coast and you can really see and feel how history defines and shapes SF in a way that gives SF a different vibe from other west coast cities(LA, San Diego).
Also, NorCal has more greenery than SoCal and many other west coast cities, which also resembles the northeast a bit, though not as prevalent.
Just no, but my response is summed up with a response prior to mine that I'm quoting below:
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Originally Posted by 2Easy
I think that there are things that may remind one of an east coast city, but those things aren't necessarily characteristic of an east coast city.
Old Town San Diego is called the birth place of California because in 1769 Father Junipero Serra, along with a group of Spanish soldiers, established the first permanent European settlements in California. Father Serra built the first of the 21 Missions that anchor the development of California for Spain. The Mission was originally built next to the Spanish fort called the Presidio, which is on a hill overlooking the San Diego River and what is Old Town San Diego today.
I don’t know. That one is going to be a close one.
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