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The southern peninsula (which points northwards) has the city of San Francisco at its northern tip.
The northern peninsula (which points southwards) is called the Marin Peninsula or Marin County and has Muir Woods National Monument and Mount Tamalpais situated near its southern tip, both of which are well worth a visit.
The area around San Francisco Bay is often referred to simply as the Bay Area.
The island of Alcatraz lies in San Francisco Bay, and forms part of the Golden Gate Recreational Area.
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