Kelly & Angelo’s Neighborhood and SF Guidebook
Some Must-See Neighborhoods
The neighborhoods and associated streets in this section serve as some our most visited spots in the city. Please feel free to use some of the described landmarks and streets in each neighborhood as reference points to utilize public transit or ridesharing services.
The Marina District is the first neighborhood south-bound of the Golden Gate Bridge. Checkout Chestnut St and Union St for a good selection of restaurants and bars. The Marina is also in proximity to many popular destinations, such as the Palace of Fine Arts, Crissy Fields, and Fort Mason.
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Marina District
The Marina District is the first neighborhood south-bound of the Golden Gate Bridge. Checkout Chestnut St and Union St for a good selection of restaurants and bars. The Marina is also in proximity to many popular destinations, such as the Palace of Fine Arts, Crissy Fields, and Fort Mason.
This neighborhood features some of the most beautiful homes and parks in the city. Check out Alta Plaza Park and Lafayette Park for nice views with a side of house spotting. Make your way to Fillmore St for some fine dining and boutique shopping.
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Pacific Heights
This neighborhood features some of the most beautiful homes and parks in the city. Check out Alta Plaza Park and Lafayette Park for nice views with a side of house spotting. Make your way to Fillmore St for some fine dining and boutique shopping.
The Richmond District offers endlessly diverse dining options for any appetite or budget. Go straight down Geary Blvd, from Arguello Blvd-->Lands End, to see one of SF's longest stretches of dining and storefronts. You'll want to make sure to turn off onto Clement St for a great mix of different Asian cuisines. You can also check out a small stretch of Balboa St, from 34th-->38th Ave, for more great food experiences.
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Richmond District
The Richmond District offers endlessly diverse dining options for any appetite or budget. Go straight down Geary Blvd, from Arguello Blvd-->Lands End, to see one of SF's longest stretches of dining and storefronts. You'll want to make sure to turn off onto Clement St for a great mix of different Asian cuisines. You can also check out a small stretch of Balboa St, from 34th-->38th Ave, for more great food experiences.
Serving as SF's largest suburb, the Sunset can offer enough to encompass an entire SF experience. The sunset is split by 19th Ave into the Inner and Outer Sunset.
From 7th Ave-->28th Ave, Irving St serves as a popular area for locals to find diverse dining, boutique shopping, and neighborhood markets. Along Irving St, you will never be a block away from Golden Gate Park, home to attractions such as the DeYoung Museum, Cal Academy of Sciences, the Dutch Windmills, and Bison Paddock.
If you make your way south down 19th Ave, you will find more small pockets of dining down the descending alphabetical streets; check out Taraval St and Noriega St. Also check out the popular 16th Ave "Moraga" tiled steps, which lead up to Grandview Park and offer a beautiful view of the Sunset out to the water.
In the evening, head all the way down towards the water. Make your way from Ocean Beach up to the Cliff House and Lands End for the best evening sunset view in SF.
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Sunset District
Serving as SF's largest suburb, the Sunset can offer enough to encompass an entire SF experience. The sunset is split by 19th Ave into the Inner and Outer Sunset.
From 7th Ave-->28th Ave, Irving St serves as a popular area for locals to find diverse dining, boutique shopping, and neighborhood markets. Along Irving St, you will never be a block away from Golden Gate Park, home to attractions such as the DeYoung Museum, Cal Academy of Sciences, the Dutch Windmills, and Bison Paddock.
If you make your way south down 19th Ave, you will find more small pockets of dining down the descending alphabetical streets; check out Taraval St and Noriega St. Also check out the popular 16th Ave "Moraga" tiled steps, which lead up to Grandview Park and offer a beautiful view of the Sunset out to the water.
In the evening, head all the way down towards the water. Make your way from Ocean Beach up to the Cliff House and Lands End for the best evening sunset view in SF.
Mission District has historically served as the historic cultural center of Chicano and Mexican American culture in SF. Make your way down Mission St to see many taquerias, mercados, and other cornerstones of the neighborhood life. Just two blocks west is Valencia St, where you'll find boutique shops, fine dining and bars.
It is best to make your way to busy Mission Dolores Park, where you will find one of the most picturesque views of SF.
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Mission District
Mission District has historically served as the historic cultural center of Chicano and Mexican American culture in SF. Make your way down Mission St to see many taquerias, mercados, and other cornerstones of the neighborhood life. Just two blocks west is Valencia St, where you'll find boutique shops, fine dining and bars.
It is best to make your way to busy Mission Dolores Park, where you will find one of the most picturesque views of SF.
Mission Bay
Mission Bay is home to UCSF and the Chase Center.
City Parks
The following collection of parks offer great views and proximity to some of SF's best neighborhoods. Be sure to couple your visits to different neighborhoods in the city with the different nearby parks around the city.
This park has great views of Lower Pac Heights. It is great for family picnics or for dog walks. It is also just steps away from Fillmore St, a popular dining and business area. It is also relatively near Japantown and Van Ness Ave.
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Alta Plaza Park
Steiner StreetThis park has great views of Lower Pac Heights. It is great for family picnics or for dog walks. It is also just steps away from Fillmore St, a popular dining and business area. It is also relatively near Japantown and Van Ness Ave.
This park is a must-see for any first-time visitors or weekend travelers. This is where the famous Victorian Painted Ladies are located. The park also has great views and expansive grass areas for picnics. The park is family friendly and dog friendly.
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Alamo Square Park
Hayes StreetThis park is a must-see for any first-time visitors or weekend travelers. This is where the famous Victorian Painted Ladies are located. The park also has great views and expansive grass areas for picnics. The park is family friendly and dog friendly.
This park has one of the most prototypical views of the SF skyline. It is also one of the only places in SF that will have palm trees for the extra California vibes. On a good sunny day, be prepared to take lots of pictures and to encounter lots of locals and tourists alike.
It's best to combine your trip into the Mission District with a trip to this picturesque park.
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetThis park has one of the most prototypical views of the SF skyline. It is also one of the only places in SF that will have palm trees for the extra California vibes. On a good sunny day, be prepared to take lots of pictures and to encounter lots of locals and tourists alike.
It's best to combine your trip into the Mission District with a trip to this picturesque park.
Park at Crissy Field picnic area off of Mason St and walk down towards Fort Point for a nice walk along the bay. You'll end up right underneath the southern span of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Crissy Field is also close to the Marina District and other points of interest, such as the Presidio, Palace of Fine Arts, Fort Mason, and of course the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Crissy Field
Park at Crissy Field picnic area off of Mason St and walk down towards Fort Point for a nice walk along the bay. You'll end up right underneath the southern span of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Crissy Field is also close to the Marina District and other points of interest, such as the Presidio, Palace of Fine Arts, Fort Mason, and of course the Golden Gate Bridge.
Golden Gate Park splits the Richmond and Sunset districts in SF and offers enough attractions for one full day of sightseeing. DeYoung Museum, Cal Academy of Sciences, Conservatory of Flowers, Botanical Garden, Stow Lake, Bison Paddock, Dutch Windmills, and numerous meadows all reside within the borders of the park.
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Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park splits the Richmond and Sunset districts in SF and offers enough attractions for one full day of sightseeing. DeYoung Museum, Cal Academy of Sciences, Conservatory of Flowers, Botanical Garden, Stow Lake, Bison Paddock, Dutch Windmills, and numerous meadows all reside within the borders of the park.
Grocery Store
Foods Co. is a grocery store that is located 0.8 miles away, about a 4 minute drive.
345 Williams Ave
345 Williams AvenueFoods Co. is a grocery store that is located 0.8 miles away, about a 4 minute drive.
Coffee
Minimalistic ambience, coffee drinks, pastries, beans, and brewing equipment. There are many locations around the Bay Area. Our favorites are the matcha latte and butter croissant.
Blue Bottle Coffee
Minimalistic ambience, coffee drinks, pastries, beans, and brewing equipment. There are many locations around the Bay Area. Our favorites are the matcha latte and butter croissant.
Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia StArtisanal coffeehouse chain
Located in a mix of residential homes and industrial warehouses, locals stop by in the mornings for their brew. Our local firemen make their frequent visit with their fire trucks parked in the street. Street parking only but it is manageable.
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Craftsman and Wolves
1598 Yosemite AveLocated in a mix of residential homes and industrial warehouses, locals stop by in the mornings for their brew. Our local firemen make their frequent visit with their fire trucks parked in the street. Street parking only but it is manageable.
Small minimalistic coffee shop that offers a selection of coffee drinks and teas.
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3157 Geary BlvdSmall minimalistic coffee shop that offers a selection of coffee drinks and teas.
Nested in the Sunset District, offers coffee, coffee beans, and pastries. Locals in the area stop by in the early morning before they start their work day.
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Henry's House of Coffee
1618 Noriega StNested in the Sunset District, offers coffee, coffee beans, and pastries. Locals in the area stop by in the early morning before they start their work day.
Andytown Coffee Roasters
A couple of locations in the Outer Sunset, near Ocean Beach.
The Mill
736 Divisadero StCoffee, bread, pastries.
Breweries
Harmonic Brewing
1050 26th StCraft beers, food trucks, and warehouse ambience.
Warehouse style, craft beers, food trucks, and games. Parking is a bit difficult in this area.
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Barebottle Brewing Company
1525 Cortland AveWarehouse style, craft beers, food trucks, and games. Parking is a bit difficult in this area.
Historic brewery that offers tours around the facility (paid). There is a public tap house on the same block.
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Anchor Brewing Company
1705 Mariposa StHistoric brewery that offers tours around the facility (paid). There is a public tap house on the same block.
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Things to be aware of when driving into SF
Unfortunately, car break-ins are all too common. Do not leave anything in your car.
Pay special attention to parking rules, including but not limited to: day and hour restrictions, duration restrictions, and curb/meter colors.
Do not skip paying parking meter fees when leaving your car for an extended period of time.
When parking on a slope, appropriately curb your wheels to avoid a citation.
As a courtesy, try to limit your gap between parallel parked cars to 1ft/0.3m. In wide open spots, pull up closely to the car nearest to you.
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Ridesharing and public transport are most convenient
We highly recommend utilizing ride share services such as Uber or Lyft if you are going into the city. This will make your travel much easier and will remove the stress of finding a parking spot. Please keep rush hour traffic in mind when traveling.
Nearby transit stops include Bus lines: 24 Divisadero, 44 O’Shaughnessy, KT (K Ingleside-T Third Street), T Third Street Bus, 15 Bayview Hunters Point Express..
Freeway entrances to 280N and 101N are close by.
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Come prepared for Bay Area's microclimates
If you are traveling around the Bay Area, pack your wardrobe accordingly. San Francisco and the peninsula are temperate year-round with fog, wind, and sun possible in one day. You will definitely want to bring a sweater or sweatshirt. Look at weather forecasts for every city you plan to visit.