Guidebook for San Francisco

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Guidebook for San Francisco

Food Scene

Submarine Center is one of the local secrets in West Portal with sandwiches for which people travel from all over the city. For people who grew up in the neighborhood, they return time and again. A great tasting quick eat and great with kids.
21 residents recomanen
Submarine Center
820 Ulloa St
21 residents recomanen
Submarine Center is one of the local secrets in West Portal with sandwiches for which people travel from all over the city. For people who grew up in the neighborhood, they return time and again. A great tasting quick eat and great with kids.
Terrific breakfast place a short walk from the house. There may be a little wait, but it's worth it, and you can grab a great coffee while you are waiting. My favorite is the Irish Breakfast.
121 residents recomanen
Toast Eatery
1748 Church St
121 residents recomanen
Terrific breakfast place a short walk from the house. There may be a little wait, but it's worth it, and you can grab a great coffee while you are waiting. My favorite is the Irish Breakfast.
Really good coffee, great baked goods and bread. A treat if you are looking for something sweet to start the day.
79 residents recomanen
Noe Valley Bakery
4073 24th St
79 residents recomanen
Really good coffee, great baked goods and bread. A treat if you are looking for something sweet to start the day.
The best burritos in the city. I recommend the Super carnitas burrito (pro-tip: order it Dorado style, not on the menu). Don't let the lines deter you, they go fast.
347 residents recomanen
La Taqueria
2889 Mission St
347 residents recomanen
The best burritos in the city. I recommend the Super carnitas burrito (pro-tip: order it Dorado style, not on the menu). Don't let the lines deter you, they go fast.
If you like ice cream, go here, thank me later.
476 residents recomanen
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th St
476 residents recomanen
If you like ice cream, go here, thank me later.
Good local pizza shop where you can dine in or have delivered.
12 residents recomanen
Mozzarella Di Bufala
69 W Portal Ave
12 residents recomanen
Good local pizza shop where you can dine in or have delivered.
Tasty Indian food that you can also order to take out.
27 residents recomanen
Roti Indian Bistro
53 W Portal Ave
27 residents recomanen
Tasty Indian food that you can also order to take out.
The best bagels in San Francisco, and an amazing deli. Terrific breakfast and lunch spot. And also good to stroll 24th Street and the vibrant community of small shops.
146 residents recomanen
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
3150 24th St
146 residents recomanen
The best bagels in San Francisco, and an amazing deli. Terrific breakfast and lunch spot. And also good to stroll 24th Street and the vibrant community of small shops.
This is right in our neighborhood, walking distance from the house. Great gourmet Italian goods or fabulous Italian takeout.
6 residents recomanen
Little Original Joe's
393 West Portal Avenue
6 residents recomanen
This is right in our neighborhood, walking distance from the house. Great gourmet Italian goods or fabulous Italian takeout.
Terrific coffee and a variety of foods, both breakfast and lunch. You can eat there, or grab it and go walk on the beach two blocks away.
BOAVIDA
3560 Taraval St
Terrific coffee and a variety of foods, both breakfast and lunch. You can eat there, or grab it and go walk on the beach two blocks away.

Parks & Nature

A flat hiking trail, but with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the entrance to San Francisco bay. One of the hidden gems of San Francisco, with some of the most beautiful vistas you can find in the city. See if you can find the path to the maze!
694 residents recomanen
Lands End Trail
Lands End Trail
694 residents recomanen
A flat hiking trail, but with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the entrance to San Francisco bay. One of the hidden gems of San Francisco, with some of the most beautiful vistas you can find in the city. See if you can find the path to the maze!
A great place to walk around with some of the most amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the bay, and Alcatraz, with a flat walking trail that dead ends into the Warming Hut where you can get great salads and sandwiches and a hot cup of coffee it it's a foggy day.
426 residents recomanen
Crissy Field
426 residents recomanen
A great place to walk around with some of the most amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the bay, and Alcatraz, with a flat walking trail that dead ends into the Warming Hut where you can get great salads and sandwiches and a hot cup of coffee it it's a foggy day.
Beautiful Japanese garden to stroll around in Golden Gate Park.
348 residents recomanen
Jardí Japonès de San Francisco
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
348 residents recomanen
Beautiful Japanese garden to stroll around in Golden Gate Park.
A beautify small lake in Golden Gate Park, where you can rent a paddle boat that you can take around the lake. You can also hike to the top of the island in the middle of the lake.
152 residents recomanen
Stow Lake
152 residents recomanen
A beautify small lake in Golden Gate Park, where you can rent a paddle boat that you can take around the lake. You can also hike to the top of the island in the middle of the lake.
One of the most beautiful parks in the city. In the heart of the Mission, get a picnic lunch and enjoy the people watching and the playground for kids.
1244 residents recomanen
Mission Dolores Park
19th Street
1244 residents recomanen
One of the most beautiful parks in the city. In the heart of the Mission, get a picnic lunch and enjoy the people watching and the playground for kids.
See the location where Adolph Sutro built his historic baths. While the baths are no longer there, the coastal views are spectacular and it is a nice walk. Make sure to look for the hidden cave, and also take advantage of the adjacent Land's End trail.
246 residents recomanen
Banys Sutro
1004 Point Lobos Ave
246 residents recomanen
See the location where Adolph Sutro built his historic baths. While the baths are no longer there, the coastal views are spectacular and it is a nice walk. Make sure to look for the hidden cave, and also take advantage of the adjacent Land's End trail.

Essentials

Easy parking for this great local grocery store that has everything you need, and some of the finest meats, cheeses, and wine selection you can find anywhere.
277 residents recomanen
Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California St
277 residents recomanen
Easy parking for this great local grocery store that has everything you need, and some of the finest meats, cheeses, and wine selection you can find anywhere.
Has essential needs like medicine, batteries, tooth brushes, etc. for any daily needs
9 residents recomanen
Walgreens Pharmacy
745 Clement St
9 residents recomanen
Has essential needs like medicine, batteries, tooth brushes, etc. for any daily needs
All purpose grocery store a short distance away. Parking is on the roof.
48 residents recomanen
Safeway
730 Taraval St
48 residents recomanen
All purpose grocery store a short distance away. Parking is on the roof.

Drinks & Nightlife

Iconic bar and restaurant in North Beach where the great bar and drinks are matched by the menu (which you can order at the bar!). And when you are done, you can walk around North Beach and explore one of the most interesting neighborhoods in the city.
39 residents recomanen
Tosca
242 Columbus Ave
39 residents recomanen
Iconic bar and restaurant in North Beach where the great bar and drinks are matched by the menu (which you can order at the bar!). And when you are done, you can walk around North Beach and explore one of the most interesting neighborhoods in the city.
Historic bar at the entrance to North Beach, hidden down a short alley.
6 residents recomanen
Spec's
270 Columbus Ave
6 residents recomanen
Historic bar at the entrance to North Beach, hidden down a short alley.
A tiki bar gone next level. Worth the visit.
22 residents recomanen
Pagan Idol
375 Bush St
22 residents recomanen
A tiki bar gone next level. Worth the visit.

Entertainment & Activities

The Exploratorium is a one of a kind exhibit of interactive displays that is great for kids and adults alike.
432 residents recomanen
Exploratorium
Green Street
432 residents recomanen
The Exploratorium is a one of a kind exhibit of interactive displays that is great for kids and adults alike.
The best playground in San Francisco in the middle of Golden Gate Park. Right next to the merry-go-round. Great place for kids.
52 residents recomanen
Parc infantil Koret
52 residents recomanen
The best playground in San Francisco in the middle of Golden Gate Park. Right next to the merry-go-round. Great place for kids.
Wonderful aquarium inside the Academy of Sciences. Great way to spend a few hours with kids, amazing sights.
8 residents recomanen
Steinhart Aquarium
55 Music Concourse Drive
8 residents recomanen
Wonderful aquarium inside the Academy of Sciences. Great way to spend a few hours with kids, amazing sights.
Fun way to spend the day. Easy parking, lots of animals to see, and a great playground and train ride.
299 residents recomanen
Zoo de San Francisco
Upper Great Highway
299 residents recomanen
Fun way to spend the day. Easy parking, lots of animals to see, and a great playground and train ride.

Sightseeing

An obvious choice, but walking across the Golden Gate Bridge is something everyone should do at least once.
1321 residents recomanen
Pont de la Porta daurada
Golden Gate Bridge
1321 residents recomanen
An obvious choice, but walking across the Golden Gate Bridge is something everyone should do at least once.
A National Park where you can tour a collection of antique boats that you can actually board and walk around. Don't miss the museum across the street, some terrific hands on exhibits. Fantastic views of the bay.
11 residents recomanen
Maritime Museum
900 Beach St
11 residents recomanen
A National Park where you can tour a collection of antique boats that you can actually board and walk around. Don't miss the museum across the street, some terrific hands on exhibits. Fantastic views of the bay.
People forget sometimes that San Francisco is a beach city. Ocean Beach is a fun place to go walk on the beach and see the shoreline. If it is foggy and cold, bundle up.
553 residents recomanen
Ocean Beach
La Playa St
553 residents recomanen
People forget sometimes that San Francisco is a beach city. Ocean Beach is a fun place to go walk on the beach and see the shoreline. If it is foggy and cold, bundle up.
One of the best sights in the area for kids, a fun hands own museum for young children where they can spend hours enjoying the exhibits. And amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge from the Marin County end.
85 residents recomanen
Bay Area Discovery Museum
557 McReynolds Rd
85 residents recomanen
One of the best sights in the area for kids, a fun hands own museum for young children where they can spend hours enjoying the exhibits. And amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge from the Marin County end.
A wonderful place to go for a stroll, with some of the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge you will see. The Warming Hut at the end nearest the Bridge is a great place to get food and has a wonderful gift shop with unique items.
426 residents recomanen
Crissy Field
426 residents recomanen
A wonderful place to go for a stroll, with some of the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge you will see. The Warming Hut at the end nearest the Bridge is a great place to get food and has a wonderful gift shop with unique items.

Arts & Culture

Very worthwhile to stroll around Chinatown and see the sights. You can see the more touristy shops on Grant Avenue, or you can get a little off the beaten path and look for Golden Gate baker and their egg tarts, the fortune cookie factory, and Sam Wo's. Admire the architecture, the back alleys, and respect the local residents who call this neighborhood home.
551 residents recomanen
Chinatown
551 residents recomanen
Very worthwhile to stroll around Chinatown and see the sights. You can see the more touristy shops on Grant Avenue, or you can get a little off the beaten path and look for Golden Gate baker and their egg tarts, the fortune cookie factory, and Sam Wo's. Admire the architecture, the back alleys, and respect the local residents who call this neighborhood home.
Wonderful museum. Make sure to go to the top of the tower for an amazing view of the City.
999 residents recomanen
Museu de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
999 residents recomanen
Wonderful museum. Make sure to go to the top of the tower for an amazing view of the City.