OAKLAND, Calif. - Two Bay Area cities have been identified as being among the best U.S. cities to visit by Condé Nast Traveler in its annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

The survey ranked the top 10 cities in two categories, big and small, based on population.

Best big cities

The city of San Francisco was ranked #2 best big U.S. city in the new survey.

Condé Nast noted that while San Francisco draws travelers to its world-renowned landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, the city has so much more to offer, from arts and culture to self-care opportunities and easy access to nature.

"You could also spend a whole day wandering through the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art or discovering street art in the character-filled Mission District," the publication wrote, adding, "Treat

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