For instance, in parts of San Francisco's Presidio, a former military base turned vast park, you can sit on a bench and surf wirelessly thanks to Brewster Kahle, a high-tech entrepreneur and founder of SFL an, an experimental Internet service provider.

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The expansive home has incredible views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay and the Presidio from almost every room.

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Of the total 10.7 million shares offered to investors, 3.57 million are coming from Weston Presidio, a San Francisco private-equity firm that controls about 43% of Fender's stock.

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In San Francisco, two of the priciest neighborhoods offer location-based luxuries Presidio Heights and Sea Cliff.

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