San Francisco in popular culture

San Francisco is frequently used with its iconic landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and cable cars;[2] social change of the Asian immigration, Summer of Love and the economic California Dream of the Gold Rush and Silicon Valley.

Similarly, recent short-lived series such as Presidio Med, The Evidence or Killer Instinct were actually shot in the Los Angeles or Vancouver areas.

The city of San Francisco has tried to counter this trend over the past few years by reducing filming fees and streamlining the permit approval process.

[20] Television programs that highlight the city and its people include: In the Carmen Sandiego computer games, the headquarters of the ACME Detective Agency is always located in San Francisco.

The eponymous detective makes the POST WWIII city his home and his cases start there even if they don't ultimately come to resolution there.

2, the first level is in Bay City, a parody of San Francisco featuring the Coit Tower, Alcatraz (called 'The Rock') and Hashbury Street, as well as the Golden Gate Park.

A memorable moment was when Nathan Hale steps outside to see the Chimeran fleet hovering over a destroyed San Francisco with the Oakland Bay Bridge in flames.

[26] Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U features a race course named Toad Harbor, which is heavily based on San Francisco.