Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
This is a great breakfast and brunch spot located very close to our Airbnb. They have fresh squeezed orange juice and great portion sizes. My favorite is the corned beef hash benedict that comes with THREE poached eggs on english muffins. Their tator tot skillets are also amazing! However, sometimes there can be a short wait time to be seated.
61 residents recomanen
Breakfast At Tiffany's
2499 San Bruno AveThis is a great breakfast and brunch spot located very close to our Airbnb. They have fresh squeezed orange juice and great portion sizes. My favorite is the corned beef hash benedict that comes with THREE poached eggs on english muffins. Their tator tot skillets are also amazing! However, sometimes there can be a short wait time to be seated.
Great, inexpensive, Asian bakery located near our Airbnb. This place is CASH ONLY, but makes great sweet and savory buns, cakes, and tarts. If you are in the mood for classics, try the egg tarts, pineapple bun, BBQ pork bun, and the hot dog buns. If you are feeling more adventurous, try any of the other guaranteed delicious buns. Cakes and desserts from here also also delicious and perfect for celebrations!
9 residents recomanen
Fancy Wheat Field Bakery
2684 San Bruno AveGreat, inexpensive, Asian bakery located near our Airbnb. This place is CASH ONLY, but makes great sweet and savory buns, cakes, and tarts. If you are in the mood for classics, try the egg tarts, pineapple bun, BBQ pork bun, and the hot dog buns. If you are feeling more adventurous, try any of the other guaranteed delicious buns. Cakes and desserts from here also also delicious and perfect for celebrations!
High quality coffee in a beautiful, hidden location. The coffee and food is a bit on the pricey side, but the environment is very hip.
37 residents recomanen
Four Barrel Coffee Portola
2 Burrows StHigh quality coffee in a beautiful, hidden location. The coffee and food is a bit on the pricey side, but the environment is very hip.
A great, inexpensive place to try Asian desserts and bubble milk tea, which are very popular among Asian-Americans in California and the US.
Five Degree Tea House
2527 San Bruno AveA great, inexpensive place to try Asian desserts and bubble milk tea, which are very popular among Asian-Americans in California and the US.
Vegan Mexican food that can convert even the most dedicated carnivores. This place can get busy!
150 residents recomanen
Gracias Madre
2211 Mission StVegan Mexican food that can convert even the most dedicated carnivores. This place can get busy!
Very delicious and inexpensive pho. This is my favorite way to start a day at the beach! My go to order is a large Bun Ho Hue with a Vietnamese coffee.
17 residents recomanen
Kim Sơn Restaurant
3614 Balboa StVery delicious and inexpensive pho. This is my favorite way to start a day at the beach! My go to order is a large Bun Ho Hue with a Vietnamese coffee.
Some of the best dim sum and Chinese food in the city! There can be a line, especially in the afternoon on the weekends. My favorite dish here is the Golden Yolk Fried Prawn and Pumpkin!
9 residents recomanen
Lai Hong Lounge
1416 Powell StSome of the best dim sum and Chinese food in the city! There can be a line, especially in the afternoon on the weekends. My favorite dish here is the Golden Yolk Fried Prawn and Pumpkin!
Famous Chinese and Dim Sum restaurant in SF! There can be a line here but it is worth the wait! You can get a 7 course meal WITH LOBSTER for 4 people here for under $100 (house soup, lobster or peking duck, 4 entrees of your choice and dessert)! For dessert, the mango fish is sooo worth it! Remember to tip well!
64 residents recomanen
Hong Kong Lounge
5322 Geary BlvdFamous Chinese and Dim Sum restaurant in SF! There can be a line here but it is worth the wait! You can get a 7 course meal WITH LOBSTER for 4 people here for under $100 (house soup, lobster or peking duck, 4 entrees of your choice and dessert)! For dessert, the mango fish is sooo worth it! Remember to tip well!
If you like Indian food, you will love this highly rated restaurant! This romantic spot is one of my go-tos for a cheap date night! I recommend the vegetarian platter for two with a a glass (or bottle) of honey wine to share! You will leave feeling extremely satiated without feeling guilty!
17 residents recomanen
New Eritrea Restaurant
907 Irving StIf you like Indian food, you will love this highly rated restaurant! This romantic spot is one of my go-tos for a cheap date night! I recommend the vegetarian platter for two with a a glass (or bottle) of honey wine to share! You will leave feeling extremely satiated without feeling guilty!
This is my favorite sushi restaurant currently! There is often a line and it is well deserved! The fish is fresh and they truly care about your dining experience here. I recommend the chef's specials and the chirashi bowl for a variety of fresh sashimi and rice to fill you up!
101 residents recomanen
Ebisu Restaurant
1283 9th AveThis is my favorite sushi restaurant currently! There is often a line and it is well deserved! The fish is fresh and they truly care about your dining experience here. I recommend the chef's specials and the chirashi bowl for a variety of fresh sashimi and rice to fill you up!
Cash only! This dessert cafe is very cute and hip and serves truly delectable and picturesque contemporary Asian-style desserts with large sizes perfect for sharing.
Na Ya Dessert Cafe
5338 Geary BlvdCash only! This dessert cafe is very cute and hip and serves truly delectable and picturesque contemporary Asian-style desserts with large sizes perfect for sharing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Inexpensive and great brewery! A flight of 4 tasters is only $10!
21 residents recomanen
Ferment Drink Repeat Brewing Co.
2636 San Bruno AveInexpensive and great brewery! A flight of 4 tasters is only $10!
Essentials
Inexpensive grocery store for your eating basics and fun seasonal foods and snacks!
80 residents recomanen
Grocery Outlet
401 Marin StInexpensive grocery store for your eating basics and fun seasonal foods and snacks!
Parks & Nature
Lots of trails in this park to explore and there is a water tower that offers stunning views of SF. Lots of people like to walk their dogs in this park as well so it's a great place for dog watching!
99 residents recomanen
John McLaren Park
100 John F Shelley DrLots of trails in this park to explore and there is a water tower that offers stunning views of SF. Lots of people like to walk their dogs in this park as well so it's a great place for dog watching!
Fun park that was renovated a few years ago! Great spot for kids to run around and play on the play structures.
Palega Recreation Center
500 Felton StFun park that was renovated a few years ago! Great spot for kids to run around and play on the play structures.
Sightseeing
One of the many hidden staircases in San Francisco (this city is hilly!). This staircase is truly a masterpiece work of art. The bottom of the stairs is located at the intersection between 16th Ave and Moraga St. On a clear day, if you climb up the mosaic stairs and up the following hill (Turtle Hill), you will be treated to sweeping views of San Francisco! (You can also drive directly to the bottom of Turtle Hill on 15th Ave if you'd prefer to climb a bit less).
9 residents recomanen
Mosaic Stairway
Moraga StepsOne of the many hidden staircases in San Francisco (this city is hilly!). This staircase is truly a masterpiece work of art. The bottom of the stairs is located at the intersection between 16th Ave and Moraga St. On a clear day, if you climb up the mosaic stairs and up the following hill (Turtle Hill), you will be treated to sweeping views of San Francisco! (You can also drive directly to the bottom of Turtle Hill on 15th Ave if you'd prefer to climb a bit less).
Shopping
*This is the downtown location, near the Montgomery BART station* Nearly everything in this store is only $1.50 USD. These goods from Japan are high quality, high functionality, and very cute! A great place to buy souvenirs and stock up on home and kitchen goods, travel necessities, stationary, beauty supplies, and so much more. Try not to buy the whole store!
13 residents recomanen
Daiso Japan
1785 Decoto Rd*This is the downtown location, near the Montgomery BART station* Nearly everything in this store is only $1.50 USD. These goods from Japan are high quality, high functionality, and very cute! A great place to buy souvenirs and stock up on home and kitchen goods, travel necessities, stationary, beauty supplies, and so much more. Try not to buy the whole store!
*This is the Japantown location and one of the largest Daiso in SF Bay Area* Nearly everything in this store is only $1.50 USD. These goods from Japan are high quality, high functionality, and very cute! A great place to buy souvenirs and stock up on home and kitchen goods, travel necessities, stationary, beauty supplies, and so much more. Try not to buy the whole store!
13 residents recomanen
Daiso Japan
1785 Decoto Rd*This is the Japantown location and one of the largest Daiso in SF Bay Area* Nearly everything in this store is only $1.50 USD. These goods from Japan are high quality, high functionality, and very cute! A great place to buy souvenirs and stock up on home and kitchen goods, travel necessities, stationary, beauty supplies, and so much more. Try not to buy the whole store!
This is one of the largest Japantown in America! This mall features a huge English and Japanese bookstore, stationary stores, Japanese "dollar" stores, a cute Japanese Photo Booth (purikura) store, affordable and luxury Asian beauty stores, clothing boutiques, authentic Japanese grocery stores, a premier movie theater, and of course great restaurants. A great place to spend a day!
246 residents recomanen
Japan Town
This is one of the largest Japantown in America! This mall features a huge English and Japanese bookstore, stationary stores, Japanese "dollar" stores, a cute Japanese Photo Booth (purikura) store, affordable and luxury Asian beauty stores, clothing boutiques, authentic Japanese grocery stores, a premier movie theater, and of course great restaurants. A great place to spend a day!
Very, very, busy store that can have a line to check out, but the absolute best store to find luxury clothing and goods at a heavily discounted price. Perfect for someone who likes to dig for treasure when they shop! The store has 4 floors and regularly sells items from Levi's, Coach, Michael Kors, Dooney & Burke, Calvin Klein, DKNY, Adidas, Nike, and more. If you want a calmer store with similar finds, check out the Nordstrom Rack a few blocks away!
28 residents recomanen
Ross Dress for Less
2300 16th StVery, very, busy store that can have a line to check out, but the absolute best store to find luxury clothing and goods at a heavily discounted price. Perfect for someone who likes to dig for treasure when they shop! The store has 4 floors and regularly sells items from Levi's, Coach, Michael Kors, Dooney & Burke, Calvin Klein, DKNY, Adidas, Nike, and more. If you want a calmer store with similar finds, check out the Nordstrom Rack a few blocks away!
Arts & Culture
Legion of Honor station
Museu de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
Museu d'Art Asiàtic
200 Larkin St
Museum of the African Diaspora
685 Mission StContemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission StMuseu de la Família Walt Disney
104 Montgomery St