1) Weather
The Atlantic Periphery typically experiences cool to mild summers and cold, snowy winters (page 94). San Francisco is usually characterized with moist, cold winters and dry, cool summers. Snow is extremely rare in this city, but fog is more common. The Atlantic oceans affects the temperature and precipitation of both these regions (page 94).
2) Tourism
Tourism is very popular is both regions, but for different reasons. The Atlantic Periphery is popular in the summer for hiking, camping, fishing, boating and other sports (page 101), while San Francisco is more popular for its landmarks, architecture, cultural diversity, and business economy.
