Guidebook for San Francisco

Kathleen & Peter
Kathleen & Peter
Guidebook for San Francisco

Food Scene

Great, interesting sushi for a good price.
37 residents recomanen
SushiRaw
37 residents recomanen
Great, interesting sushi for a good price.
Excellent Chinese food for a great price. They deliver, and we'll always welcome their food into this house!
13 residents recomanen
Red Jade
245 Church St
13 residents recomanen
Excellent Chinese food for a great price. They deliver, and we'll always welcome their food into this house!
If you want to go somewhere nice to eat but close by, this is the place to go.
60 residents recomanen
Uva Enoteca
568 Haight St
60 residents recomanen
If you want to go somewhere nice to eat but close by, this is the place to go.
Nickies pub is our favorite near us. There are many bars between here and there but this is the most sane. Good food, too! If loud and bustling is your thing, you'll definitely find it along the way.
22 residents recomanen
Nickies
466 Haight St
22 residents recomanen
Nickies pub is our favorite near us. There are many bars between here and there but this is the most sane. Good food, too! If loud and bustling is your thing, you'll definitely find it along the way.
The second closest coffee shop.
88 residents recomanen
Duboce Park Cafe
2 Sanchez St
88 residents recomanen
The second closest coffee shop.
Hands down, the best Chinese food in the city. Get there by 5 to 5:30 to ensure a table.
45 residents recomanen
R & G Lounge
631 Kearny St
45 residents recomanen
Hands down, the best Chinese food in the city. Get there by 5 to 5:30 to ensure a table.
Best Chinese dim sum in town. If you like Chinese food but haven't had dim sum, definitely make sure to come here. This is really for brunch, so try to get there by 11am to get a table.
Tong Palace Seafood Restaurant
933 Clement Street
Best Chinese dim sum in town. If you like Chinese food but haven't had dim sum, definitely make sure to come here. This is really for brunch, so try to get there by 11am to get a table.
Really good southern BBQ.
40 residents recomanen
Memphis Minnie's BBQ Joint
576 Haight St
40 residents recomanen
Really good southern BBQ.
Best Italian in the city. Very nice atmosphere. Good for a romantic dinner.
11 residents recomanen
La Traviata
2854 Mission St
11 residents recomanen
Best Italian in the city. Very nice atmosphere. Good for a romantic dinner.
My idea of the best burger -- only open for lunch on weekdays! The owner/server is an abrasive Chinese woman, but if you're nice to her she's super sweet and will sit down and talk to you.
3rd Street Grill
695 3rd St
My idea of the best burger -- only open for lunch on weekdays! The owner/server is an abrasive Chinese woman, but if you're nice to her she's super sweet and will sit down and talk to you.
Very nice and stylish Italian restaurant. Good for a romantic dinner.
7 residents recomanen
La Briciola
489 3rd St
7 residents recomanen
Very nice and stylish Italian restaurant. Good for a romantic dinner.
Excellent pho with a small hole-in-the-wall atmosphere. Only open for lunch on Weekdays.
493 3rd St
493 3rd Street
Excellent pho with a small hole-in-the-wall atmosphere. Only open for lunch on Weekdays.
If you have never had sushi served to you on boats rotating around on an indoor moat, then you just have to go here. It is a lot of fun.
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If you have never had sushi served to you on boats rotating around on an indoor moat, then you just have to go here. It is a lot of fun.

Essentials

Forgot something? Want to stock up on snacks? This is the biggest grocery store in the city.
416 residents recomanen
Safeway
2020 Market St
416 residents recomanen
Forgot something? Want to stock up on snacks? This is the biggest grocery store in the city.
If Safeway doesn't have it, I'm sure you'll find it here.
124 residents recomanen
CVS
1059 Hyde St
124 residents recomanen
If Safeway doesn't have it, I'm sure you'll find it here.
If you prefer Walgreens over CVS, the closest one is here.
95 residents recomanen
Walgreens
4645 Mission St
95 residents recomanen
If you prefer Walgreens over CVS, the closest one is here.
Closest on-demand laundry. Also provides same-day wash-and-fold service.
8 residents recomanen
Haight To Wash
540 Haight St
8 residents recomanen
Closest on-demand laundry. Also provides same-day wash-and-fold service.
And if you prefer Whole Foods over Safeway, its right here.
905 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th St
905 residents recomanen
And if you prefer Whole Foods over Safeway, its right here.
There's an ER right around the corner!
16 residents recomanen
California Pacific Medical Center
2340 Clay St
16 residents recomanen
There's an ER right around the corner!
Tons of fresh fruit and vegetables.
32 residents recomanen
Golden Produce
172 Church St
32 residents recomanen
Tons of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Small organic food store
18 residents recomanen
Golden Natural Foods
130 Church St
18 residents recomanen
Small organic food store
Meat and fish store.
Lo-Cost Meat Market
498 Haight St
Meat and fish store.
Small organic grocery store.
15 residents recomanen
Haight Fillmore Whole Foods Co.
501 Haight St
15 residents recomanen
Small organic grocery store.

Sightseeing

This large prison-like building confuses everyone who passes by. But it isn't a prison -- its a mint! Cool! I bet you haven't seen one of those.
8 residents recomanen
U.S. Mint - San Francisco
155 Hermann St
8 residents recomanen
This large prison-like building confuses everyone who passes by. But it isn't a prison -- its a mint! Cool! I bet you haven't seen one of those.
Character filled neighbourhood of San Francisco. Lots of great shops, bars, street art and interesting people. Very good for people watching.
379 residents recomanen
Haight-Ashbury
379 residents recomanen
Character filled neighbourhood of San Francisco. Lots of great shops, bars, street art and interesting people. Very good for people watching.
Popular tourist spot. Tons of shops, and you can see the sea lions on the bay!
416 residents recomanen
Pier 39
The Embarcadero
416 residents recomanen
Popular tourist spot. Tons of shops, and you can see the sea lions on the bay!
This is the original Chinatown filled with iconic architecture and great places to eat.
551 residents recomanen
Chinatown
551 residents recomanen
This is the original Chinatown filled with iconic architecture and great places to eat.
This is the ferry building that has served commuters going across the bay throughout San Francisco's history. It is still heavily used today. The area surrounding it is beautiful, and a small pop-up market of custom made crafts is on the other side of the plaza.
85 residents recomanen
Ferry Building
1 The Embarcadero
85 residents recomanen
This is the ferry building that has served commuters going across the bay throughout San Francisco's history. It is still heavily used today. The area surrounding it is beautiful, and a small pop-up market of custom made crafts is on the other side of the plaza.
The top of the tower offers a 360* view of the city. The stairwell leading to the top is completely done in fresco paintings. This is very popular, and the lines very long, so it would be best to get there early. The area surrounding the tower is a beautiful park. Spend time going all around it.
545 residents recomanen
Coit Tower
545 residents recomanen
The top of the tower offers a 360* view of the city. The stairwell leading to the top is completely done in fresco paintings. This is very popular, and the lines very long, so it would be best to get there early. The area surrounding the tower is a beautiful park. Spend time going all around it.
This is the Latino district of the city where you can find great Mexican food. It is still a working class neighborhood, so you can find many places to shop for great prices.
355 residents recomanen
Mission District
355 residents recomanen
This is the Latino district of the city where you can find great Mexican food. It is still a working class neighborhood, so you can find many places to shop for great prices.
This is one of the last few Japantowns that survived the American relocation and isolation of the Japanese during WWII. Take time to view the memorial, then enjoy some great Japanese and Korean food and nightlife.
246 residents recomanen
Japan Town
246 residents recomanen
This is one of the last few Japantowns that survived the American relocation and isolation of the Japanese during WWII. Take time to view the memorial, then enjoy some great Japanese and Korean food and nightlife.

Parks & Nature

If you're up for a hike you should make your way over here. It is a forest in the middle of the city a top a large hill that gives you unforgettable views of the city.
205 residents recomanen
Parc Buena Vista
205 residents recomanen
If you're up for a hike you should make your way over here. It is a forest in the middle of the city a top a large hill that gives you unforgettable views of the city.
This is the park just a few doors down from us! One half is dedicated for dogs, while the other dedicated for children. It also has a major stop for the N-line. You'll meet all sorts of different people here.
138 residents recomanen
Parc Duboce
Scott Street
138 residents recomanen
This is the park just a few doors down from us! One half is dedicated for dogs, while the other dedicated for children. It also has a major stop for the N-line. You'll meet all sorts of different people here.
Famous park that overlooks the painted ladies.
390 residents recomanen
Alamo Square
390 residents recomanen
Famous park that overlooks the painted ladies.
This park represents the soul of the citizens of San Francisco. It has all the cool, weird, and fascinating people who gather here almost every day.
1244 residents recomanen
Mission Dolores Park
19th Street
1244 residents recomanen
This park represents the soul of the citizens of San Francisco. It has all the cool, weird, and fascinating people who gather here almost every day.
This park is so large you'll easily be able to find yourself lost in nature.
1721 residents recomanen
Golden Gate Park
1721 residents recomanen
This park is so large you'll easily be able to find yourself lost in nature.
A great location to view the Golden Gate Bridge. This area is active with sail boats, wind surfers, and people playing with their dogs.
426 residents recomanen
Crissy Field
426 residents recomanen
A great location to view the Golden Gate Bridge. This area is active with sail boats, wind surfers, and people playing with their dogs.
This spot requires quite a hike! One optional path can make it almost like you are climbing a cliff wall. Once you make it to the top you'll see the hike was well worth it with the beautiful views of the city. Make sure you bring plenty of water.
180 residents recomanen
Parc de Corona Heights
Museum Way
180 residents recomanen
This spot requires quite a hike! One optional path can make it almost like you are climbing a cliff wall. Once you make it to the top you'll see the hike was well worth it with the beautiful views of the city. Make sure you bring plenty of water.

Drinks & Nightlife

They play the popular sport games that are playing.
26 residents recomanen
Danny Coyle's
668 Haight St
26 residents recomanen
They play the popular sport games that are playing.
Popular bar with a quirky decor.
46 residents recomanen
Noc Noc
557 Haight St
46 residents recomanen
Popular bar with a quirky decor.
Popular micro brewery.
65 residents recomanen
21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant
563 2nd St
65 residents recomanen
Popular micro brewery.
After walking along Ocean Beach, this is a great place to end your day. If you play Pokemon Go, you will find lots of other players hanging around catching pokemon.
236 residents recomanen
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great Hwy
236 residents recomanen
After walking along Ocean Beach, this is a great place to end your day. If you play Pokemon Go, you will find lots of other players hanging around catching pokemon.
This is the highest point of the city. Enjoy a well made designer drink while gazing out the 360* view of the city and listen to the live music.
104 residents recomanen
Top of the Mark
999 California St
104 residents recomanen
This is the highest point of the city. Enjoy a well made designer drink while gazing out the 360* view of the city and listen to the live music.

Shopping

The city mall. Great architecture. Be sure to go to the top floor to check out the dome.
402 residents recomanen
Centre Westfield de San Francisco
865 Market St
402 residents recomanen
The city mall. Great architecture. Be sure to go to the top floor to check out the dome.
You can get anything at this store, from clothing to house supplies.
267 residents recomanen
Target
2675 Geary Blvd
267 residents recomanen
You can get anything at this store, from clothing to house supplies.
For all your clothing needs!
53 residents recomanen
MAC
170 O'Farrell St
53 residents recomanen
For all your clothing needs!
Come here and enjoy some Ghirardelli chocolate and ice cream, then wander around this multi-leveled market and shop at all of the boutique stores.
217 residents recomanen
The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point St
217 residents recomanen
Come here and enjoy some Ghirardelli chocolate and ice cream, then wander around this multi-leveled market and shop at all of the boutique stores.

Arts & Culture

The heart of the Castro.
332 residents recomanen
Castro Theatre
429 Castro St
332 residents recomanen
The heart of the Castro.
33,000 modern and contemporary artworks are on display, and an entire floor dedicated to photography.
813 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Modern de San Francisco
151 3rd St
813 residents recomanen
33,000 modern and contemporary artworks are on display, and an entire floor dedicated to photography.
One of the world's most diverse collections of art and objects from across the Asian continent.
286 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Asiàtic
200 Larkin St
286 residents recomanen
One of the world's most diverse collections of art and objects from across the Asian continent.
Home to an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum, and world-class research and educational programs.
816 residents recomanen
Acadèmia de Ciències de Califòrnia
55 Music Concourse Dr
816 residents recomanen
Home to an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum, and world-class research and educational programs.
If you have children, this is a fun way to spend a day. The museum is filled with interactive exhibits that teach kids about animation, music, digital media and other creative pursuits.
23 residents recomanen
Children's Creativity Museum
221 4th St
23 residents recomanen
If you have children, this is a fun way to spend a day. The museum is filled with interactive exhibits that teach kids about animation, music, digital media and other creative pursuits.
This museum is renowned for its American art from the 17th through 21st centuries, modern and contemporary art, photography, international textiles and costumes, and art from Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. The ninth-floor Observation Level of the tower has breathtaking 360* views of San Francisco.
999 residents recomanen
Museu de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
999 residents recomanen
This museum is renowned for its American art from the 17th through 21st centuries, modern and contemporary art, photography, international textiles and costumes, and art from Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. The ninth-floor Observation Level of the tower has breathtaking 360* views of San Francisco.
The Exploratorium is an interactive museum igniting curiosity and inspiring creativity in people of all ages. More than 600 hands-on exhibits.
432 residents recomanen
Exploratorium
Green Street
432 residents recomanen
The Exploratorium is an interactive museum igniting curiosity and inspiring creativity in people of all ages. More than 600 hands-on exhibits.