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Singles in San Francisco

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About San Francisco

  • San Francisco is among the 20 largest cities in the United States, with a population of about 830,000.
  • It lies in the California region.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 2566 miles away.
  • Close by: South San Francisco (8 miles), Oakland (8 miles) and Berkeley (10 miles).

A first date in San Francisco

Choose somewhere central in San Francisco that you both know — a café, a bookshop with a coffee corner, a market. Daylight and people around make a first meeting easier for both of you.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in San Francisco: questions and answers

How far around San Francisco can I search?

More than 3.8 million people live within 30 miles of San Francisco, in 69 towns and cities including Oakland, Fremont and Hayward. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in San Francisco free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in San Francisco or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near San Francisco real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside San Francisco?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.

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