Guidebook for San Francisco
Sightseeing
Fort Funston
Fort Funston RoadSpectacular beach hike, views.
California Academy of Sciences, De Young Museum, Japanese Tea Garden, Stow Lake - Paddle Boating, running, biking, roller skating!
1721 residents recomanen
Golden Gate Park
California Academy of Sciences, De Young Museum, Japanese Tea Garden, Stow Lake - Paddle Boating, running, biking, roller skating!
Mission Dolores Park
19th Streetclassic SF park
Beautiful Redwoods, great hiking, also see Muir Beach
660 residents recomanen
Monument Nacional Muir Woods
Beautiful Redwoods, great hiking, also see Muir Beach
Walking, running, biking, spectacular views of Golden Gate, Alcatraz, and Sausalito.
426 residents recomanen
Crissy Field
Walking, running, biking, spectacular views of Golden Gate, Alcatraz, and Sausalito.
Among the most beautiful views of the Pacific/ Ocean Beach, near Cliff House and other cafes, and north to the mouth of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge. Lovely short or long walks.
694 residents recomanen
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailAmong the most beautiful views of the Pacific/ Ocean Beach, near Cliff House and other cafes, and north to the mouth of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge. Lovely short or long walks.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th Stgourmet groceries
Local version of Whole Foods-type market. High and varied quality produce, meats, cheese, wine, etc. Prices are higher than at Safeway for example, but quality is superb (try their deli sandwiches)!
156 residents recomanen
Canyon Market
2815 Diamond StLocal version of Whole Foods-type market. High and varied quality produce, meats, cheese, wine, etc. Prices are higher than at Safeway for example, but quality is superb (try their deli sandwiches)!
Food Scene
Delicious varied eateries and glorious East Bay views.
679 residents recomanen
Ferry Building Marketplace
Delicious varied eateries and glorious East Bay views.
My favorite casual breakfast place for over 30 years. Terrific breakfast crepes, Lovely local owners, Glen Park classic.
51 residents recomanen
Higher Grounds Coffee House
691 Chenery StMy favorite casual breakfast place for over 30 years. Terrific breakfast crepes, Lovely local owners, Glen Park classic.
Wonderful local and locally owned and run place to have breakfast with kids!
22 residents recomanen
Big Joe's
717 Monterey BlvdWonderful local and locally owned and run place to have breakfast with kids!
Shopping
Where California freshness meets old New York Style deli. LOVE it! This is take out only, but great to bring to park, etc. Holly Park is located just 2 blocks walk.
8 residents recomanen
Paulie's Pickling
331 Cortland AveWhere California freshness meets old New York Style deli. LOVE it! This is take out only, but great to bring to park, etc. Holly Park is located just 2 blocks walk.
Entertainment & Activities
Great local park, walking down Edna, bridge over freeway overpass, then about 2 blocks around park and you will see kids playground!
35 residents recomanen
Balboa Park
Great local park, walking down Edna, bridge over freeway overpass, then about 2 blocks around park and you will see kids playground!
Sunnyside Teen Center
200 Melrose AveLocal Playground and close to our house.
Golden Gate Park Gem! Awesome kids playground, with mega slides, etc. Carousel, and concessions. Great to add on to other GGPark siteseeing. Also check out 9th ave at IRving. Good shops and food.
52 residents recomanen
Parc infantil Koret
Golden Gate Park Gem! Awesome kids playground, with mega slides, etc. Carousel, and concessions. Great to add on to other GGPark siteseeing. Also check out 9th ave at IRving. Good shops and food.
Very interesting. Go to Ferry Building for fresh and local eats before/ after. Good place to Bart to Embarcadero and then walk.
432 residents recomanen
Exploratorium
Green StreetVery interesting. Go to Ferry Building for fresh and local eats before/ after. Good place to Bart to Embarcadero and then walk.
Arts & Culture
Acadèmia de Ciències de Califòrnia
55 Music Concourse DrWonderful!