San Francisco Bay

noun

1. a bay in western California: the harbor of San Francisco; connected with the Pacific Ocean by the Golden Gate strait. 50 miles (80 kilometers) long; 3–12 miles (5–19 kilometers) wide.

San Francisco Bay

noun

1. an inlet of the Pacific in W California, linked with the open sea by the Golden Gate strait. Length: about 80 km (50 miles). Greatest width: 19 km (12 miles)

San Francisco Bay

1. Located in northern California ; entered from the Pacific Ocean through a strait called the Golden Gate.

Example Sentences

The initiative received support in counties including Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and all nine that make up the San Francisco Bay Area.

From Los Angeles Times

On a spring morning in 2002, the Sierra Club’s leaders gathered at the historic Ralston White Retreat, tucked between towering redwood trees on the side of Mount Tamalpais, high above the San Francisco Bay.

From Salon

“Is it true that we are behind the times in terms of housing?” asked Nick Pilch, 63, who serves on the executive committee of the club’s San Francisco Bay chapter.

From Los Angeles Times

From L.A. to San Francisco Bay, from the Gold Country to the Wine Country, the California state parks system showcases a fabulous array of nature’s handiwork.

From Los Angeles Times

In Los Angeles County, 59% of likely voters planned to back Schiff, and in the San Francisco Bay Area, nearly 7 in 10 said they would.

From Los Angeles Times