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City in California, United States
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Daly City is a city in the northernmost part of San Mateo County on the Peninsula of the San Francisco Bay Area in California, directly south of San Francisco proper.
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Look for parking lot at junction of Skyline and Westline Drives. A hilly expanse fronting the ocean where you can hike, seek out a beach, see whales, and take in a sense of nature in the midst of this densely packed city. Watch out for loose dogs though.
Indoor arena and events center built in 1941. Its biggest event is the Grand National Rodeo. It also hosts some concerts and other events.
A nice hotel with free breakfast, a gym, a business center, and a game room.
Outdoor shopping center.
A mall just south of where the coastal Hwy CA 1 and mid-peninsula Interstate 280 meet.
By train
By car
S. Highway 101 and Interstate 280. Interstate 280 essentially bisects Daly City geographically as well as in terms of the areas with the highest commercial and residential density.S.
In general, a car is your best bet unless you're going to the movie theater next to the BART station.
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