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City

Daly City

101,005 people (2006)

Perched on the foggy hills just south of San Francisco, Daly City is a densely packed, culturally rich enclave known as the heart of Filipino-American life on the West Coast. Its no-frills strip malls hide exceptional Southeast Asian restaurants and bakeries that reward curious eaters willing to venture beyond the tourist trail.

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FoodieOff the beaten pathHidden gems

Our AI's themes

How long
1–2 days
Our AI's estimate of a typical stay.
Sightseeing weather
June, July, August, September and October
Weather only, worked out from the town's records.

On the map

Where it is, and the other places we have mapped around it.

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Things to do in Daly City

10 we list here

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1Shields Orizaba Rocky OutcropScenic drives & viewpointsA small yet unique park offering stunning 360-degree views of San Francisco and Daly City, with diverse plant life and rocky terrain.
2Little Puffer Steam Train DepotAttractions & monumentsA historic train depot featuring the Little Puffer steam train, offering rides and historical exhibits.
3Colma Historical MuseumMuseums & galleriesThe Colma Historical Museum showcases the rich history of the area, particularly its unique burial history.
4Giraffe ViewpointScenic drives & viewpointsA viewpoint offering views of giraffes in a nearby enclosure.
5African Region ViewpointScenic drives & viewpointsA viewpoint offering views of the African region in a nearby zoo or park.
6African Savanna ViewpointScenic drives & viewpointsA viewpoint offering views of the African savanna exhibit in a nearby zoo or park.
7Balboa ParkOutdoor adventureBalboa Park is a lively green space with sports facilities and playgrounds suitable for families and community events.
8Geneva Community GardenOutdoor adventureAnother delightful community garden showcasing local gardening initiatives and diversity of plants.
9Pan American UnityArts, music & nightlifeAn artistic monument that celebrates cultural unity, this installation is surrounded by beautiful gardens.
10Alice Chalmers PlaygroundOutdoor adventureAlice Chalmers Playground is a neighborhood playground ideal for kids and parents.

Durations, effort and best times are our AI's estimates.

Places to stay in Daly City

1 we list here

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Type of stay from OpenStreetMap. "Good for" and price bands are our AI's estimates.

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The weather you'd get

Typical daily high and low, and the share of days with rain, from historical records (2011-2025). Average weather for Daly City, not a forecast.

January high 56°
low 46°
rain on 27%
February high 57°
low 46°
rain on 26%
March high 58°
low 48°
rain on 33%
April high 59°
low 50°
rain on 15%
May high 61°
low 51°
rain on 7%
June high 64°
low 54°
rain on 2%
July high 64°
low 55°
rain on 2%
August high 66°
low 57°
rain on 0%
September high 68°
low 57°
rain on 3%
October high 66°
low 55°
rain on 10%
November high 61°
low 50°
rain on 23%
December high 56°
low 46°
rain on 31%
Warmest month: September, highs around 68°F, 20°C. Wettest: March, rain on about 33% of days. Driest: August.
Sightseeing weather. The mildest, driest and calmest months for sightseeing are June, July, August, September and October. That is weather only. It says nothing about ski seasons, beach days or festivals, which is often why people go.

From Wikipedia

Daly City is the second-most populous city in San Mateo County, California, United States. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, and immediately south of San Francisco, it is named for businessman and landowner John Donald Daly. Its population was 104,901 at the 2020 census. The racial makeup of Daly City was 57.3% Asian, 11.7% non-Hispanic White, and 23.1% Hispanic or Latino of any race in the 2020 census. Notably, 33.2% of Daly City is Filipino.

Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Sources and credits

Names, place details, opening times and addresses © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.

Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Facts: Wikidata (CC0).

Weather: Open-Meteo historical weather data.

Airports: OurAirports, public domain.

Photo: Daly City by User:Stilfehler, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

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