Guidebook for San Francisco

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Guidebook for San Francisco

Food Scene

Great local restaurant in walking distance.
458 residents recomanen
Burma Superstar
309 Clement St
458 residents recomanen
Great local restaurant in walking distance.
Great breakfast spot!
53 residents recomanen
Eats
50 Clement St
53 residents recomanen
Great breakfast spot!
Very popular visitor destination. Have a cocktail or dinner here to watch the sun set over the Pacific. There is a glorious Sunday brunch like no other...but it's $60 (includes unlimited champagne).
285 residents recomanen
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos Ave
285 residents recomanen
Very popular visitor destination. Have a cocktail or dinner here to watch the sun set over the Pacific. There is a glorious Sunday brunch like no other...but it's $60 (includes unlimited champagne).
Great view of the ocean; there is an outdoor area with music on the weekends.
236 residents recomanen
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great Hwy
236 residents recomanen
Great view of the ocean; there is an outdoor area with music on the weekends.
Authentic Thai
20 residents recomanen
King's Thai Cuisine #1
639 Clement St
20 residents recomanen
Authentic Thai
Don't let the silly name fool you--there's seriously good food, margaritas and people-watching at this hip spot! There is another location in the Marina
360 residents recomanen
Tacolicious
741 Valencia St
360 residents recomanen
Don't let the silly name fool you--there's seriously good food, margaritas and people-watching at this hip spot! There is another location in the Marina
Great food and a fun atmosphere in the Mission
36 residents recomanen
West of Pecos
550 Valencia St
36 residents recomanen
Great food and a fun atmosphere in the Mission
Great modern Mexican place in a cool area in the Outer Sunset district.
306 residents recomanen
Nopalito
306 Broderick St
306 residents recomanen
Great modern Mexican place in a cool area in the Outer Sunset district.
Upscale restaurant with a very cool atmosphere. Try the lavender goat cheese.
343 residents recomanen
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission St
343 residents recomanen
Upscale restaurant with a very cool atmosphere. Try the lavender goat cheese.
Sit in the bar area for the most fun. Barcelona-style tapas and the most unique, superbly crafted cocktails. On the pricy side but a great experience.
29 residents recomanen
Coqueta
Pier 5 The Embarcadero
29 residents recomanen
Sit in the bar area for the most fun. Barcelona-style tapas and the most unique, superbly crafted cocktails. On the pricy side but a great experience.
Fine dining Greek. One of our favorites.
80 residents recomanen
Kokkari Estiatorio
200 Jackson St
80 residents recomanen
Fine dining Greek. One of our favorites.
New American fine dining
71 residents recomanen
Rich Table
199 Gough St
71 residents recomanen
New American fine dining
SF pour-over coffee favorite. Several locations.
913 residents recomanen
Philz Coffee
3101 24th St
913 residents recomanen
SF pour-over coffee favorite. Several locations.
SF pour-over coffee favorite. Several locations.
913 residents recomanen
Philz Coffee
3101 24th St
913 residents recomanen
SF pour-over coffee favorite. Several locations.
SF pour-over coffee favorite. Several locations.
913 residents recomanen
Philz Coffee
3101 24th St
913 residents recomanen
SF pour-over coffee favorite. Several locations.
SF pour-over coffee favorite. Several locations.
913 residents recomanen
Philz Coffee
3101 24th St
913 residents recomanen
SF pour-over coffee favorite. Several locations.
SF pour-over coffee favorite. Several locations.
913 residents recomanen
Philz Coffee
3101 24th St
913 residents recomanen
SF pour-over coffee favorite. Several locations.
SF pour-over coffee favorite. Several locations.
373 residents recomanen
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden St
373 residents recomanen
SF pour-over coffee favorite. Several locations.
SF pour-over coffee favorite. Several locations.
373 residents recomanen
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden St
373 residents recomanen
SF pour-over coffee favorite. Several locations.
SF pour-over coffee favorite. Several locations.
373 residents recomanen
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden St
373 residents recomanen
SF pour-over coffee favorite. Several locations.
SF pour-over coffee favorite. Several locations.
348 residents recomanen
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia St
348 residents recomanen
SF pour-over coffee favorite. Several locations.
Super popular restaurant in the trendy Hayes Valley neighborhood
121 residents recomanen
Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
398 Hayes St
121 residents recomanen
Super popular restaurant in the trendy Hayes Valley neighborhood
Excellent Russian bakery, deli and coffee shop
69 residents recomanen
Cinderella Bakery & Cafe
436 Balboa St
69 residents recomanen
Excellent Russian bakery, deli and coffee shop
Good nightclub
37 residents recomanen
Mezzanine
444 Jessie St
37 residents recomanen
Good nightclub
Great upscale Italian
112 residents recomanen
Locanda
557 Valencia St
112 residents recomanen
Great upscale Italian
Rooftop restaurant
224 residents recomanen
El Techo
2516 Mission St
224 residents recomanen
Rooftop restaurant
Excellent, large portions, family style
62 residents recomanen
Mandalay Restaurant
4348 California St
62 residents recomanen
Excellent, large portions, family style

Essentials

Local produce!
8 residents recomanen
4th Ave and Geary Farmers Market
3931 Geary Blvd
8 residents recomanen
Local produce!
Upscale grocery store with LOTS of good stuff--a great salad bar and deli, and an excellent selection of cheeses and wines
76 residents recomanen
Andronico's
1200 Irving St
76 residents recomanen
Upscale grocery store with LOTS of good stuff--a great salad bar and deli, and an excellent selection of cheeses and wines
Good old Trader Joe's! This is the close location but there are others around the city.
203 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
3 Masonic Ave
203 residents recomanen
Good old Trader Joe's! This is the close location but there are others around the city.
The nearest Whole Foods
664 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island St
664 residents recomanen
The nearest Whole Foods

Sightseeing

Our local park
1721 residents recomanen
Golden Gate Park
1721 residents recomanen
Our local park
Beautiful Japanese gardens. Go on a weekday for a bit more of a Zen experience.
348 residents recomanen
Jardí Japonès de San Francisco
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
348 residents recomanen
Beautiful Japanese gardens. Go on a weekday for a bit more of a Zen experience.
Just a little pavilion surrounded by walking paths. A nice photo op.
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Just a little pavilion surrounded by walking paths. A nice photo op.
Free entrance to this aromatic sanctuary with lots of benches for sitting and smelling the roses for a while.
13 residents recomanen
Rose Garden
John F Kennedy Drive
13 residents recomanen
Free entrance to this aromatic sanctuary with lots of benches for sitting and smelling the roses for a while.
Huge and peaceful garden including areas with prehistoric plants, fragrant plants, and more.
182 residents recomanen
Jardí Botànic de San Francisco
1199 9th Ave
182 residents recomanen
Huge and peaceful garden including areas with prehistoric plants, fragrant plants, and more.
Indoor botanical conservatory.
232 residents recomanen
Conservatori de Flors
100 John F Kennedy Dr
232 residents recomanen
Indoor botanical conservatory.
Great spot to walk along the bay and the quintessential photo op with Golden Gate Bridge.
426 residents recomanen
Crissy Field
426 residents recomanen
Great spot to walk along the bay and the quintessential photo op with Golden Gate Bridge.
Visitors and locals alike enjoy bicycling across the bridge!
1321 residents recomanen
Pont de la Porta daurada
Golden Gate Bridge
1321 residents recomanen
Visitors and locals alike enjoy bicycling across the bridge!
The last hippie bastion in the city is a must-see when here.
379 residents recomanen
Haight-Ashbury
379 residents recomanen
The last hippie bastion in the city is a must-see when here.
A major piece of music history!
9 residents recomanen
710 Ashbury St
710 Ashbury Street
9 residents recomanen
A major piece of music history!
On sunny days, this newly renovated park is FILLED with people lounging.
1244 residents recomanen
Mission Dolores Park
19th Street
1244 residents recomanen
On sunny days, this newly renovated park is FILLED with people lounging.
Old bathhouse structures and a beautiful view of the Pacific. Pair with a visit to the Cliff House to watch the sunset in the evening over a cocktail.
246 residents recomanen
Banys Sutro
1004 Point Lobos Ave
246 residents recomanen
Old bathhouse structures and a beautiful view of the Pacific. Pair with a visit to the Cliff House to watch the sunset in the evening over a cocktail.
Easy walking trails with ocean views. Make sure to see the Sutro Baths when there.
694 residents recomanen
Lands End Trail
Lands End Trail
694 residents recomanen
Easy walking trails with ocean views. Make sure to see the Sutro Baths when there.
Take a ferry to this cute Marin town!
317 residents recomanen
Sausalito
317 residents recomanen
Take a ferry to this cute Marin town!
Eight sharp turns are said to make it the crookedest street in the world.
345 residents recomanen
Carrer Lombard
Lombard Street
345 residents recomanen
Eight sharp turns are said to make it the crookedest street in the world.
A popular spot for exceptional views of the city
727 residents recomanen
Twin Peaks
727 residents recomanen
A popular spot for exceptional views of the city
Historic gay district
293 residents recomanen
The Castro
293 residents recomanen
Historic gay district
The big beach on the Pacific!
553 residents recomanen
Ocean Beach
La Playa St
553 residents recomanen
The big beach on the Pacific!
Tourist trap central and locals stay clear, but it's bustling and has great people-watching if you're in the mood for that sort of thing :) Ghirardelli Square, Pier 39, etc.
138 residents recomanen
Embarcadero
138 residents recomanen
Tourist trap central and locals stay clear, but it's bustling and has great people-watching if you're in the mood for that sort of thing :) Ghirardelli Square, Pier 39, etc.
Walking trails
383 residents recomanen
Presidio of San Francisco
383 residents recomanen
Walking trails

Arts & Culture

Art museum with beautiful architecture, an outside sculpture garden, tower with a 360-degree view of the city, interesting permanent collection and rotating exhibits.
999 residents recomanen
Museu de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
999 residents recomanen
Art museum with beautiful architecture, an outside sculpture garden, tower with a 360-degree view of the city, interesting permanent collection and rotating exhibits.
Rent a rowboat or peddle-boat and take it around this beautiful little lake. You'll go under a bridge and you'll see the Chinese Pavilion. Can make for a romantic little excursion.
152 residents recomanen
Stow Lake
152 residents recomanen
Rent a rowboat or peddle-boat and take it around this beautiful little lake. You'll go under a bridge and you'll see the Chinese Pavilion. Can make for a romantic little excursion.
Fun & interactive science!
432 residents recomanen
Exploratorium
Green Street
432 residents recomanen
Fun & interactive science!
Features are the planetarium with excellent shows all day and a large aquarium. Thursday nights there is "Nightlife at the Academy" with a DJ.
816 residents recomanen
Acadèmia de Ciències de Califòrnia
55 Music Concourse Dr
816 residents recomanen
Features are the planetarium with excellent shows all day and a large aquarium. Thursday nights there is "Nightlife at the Academy" with a DJ.
It seems there are always performances going on here. Beautiful space.
154 residents recomanen
Simfònica de San Francisco
201 Van Ness Ave
154 residents recomanen
It seems there are always performances going on here. Beautiful space.
Famous live music venue
119 residents recomanen
The Fillmore
1805 Geary Blvd
119 residents recomanen
Famous live music venue
Popular live music venue
48 residents recomanen
Boom Boom Room
1601 Fillmore St
48 residents recomanen
Popular live music venue
Upscale movie theater; you can buy tickets ahead of time and they serve wine and light bites
190 residents recomanen
AMC Kabuki 8
1881 Post St
190 residents recomanen
Upscale movie theater; you can buy tickets ahead of time and they serve wine and light bites
Popular live music venue
56 residents recomanen
Great American Music Hall
859 O'Farrell St
56 residents recomanen
Popular live music venue
Sometimes there are cool exhibits
286 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Asiàtic
200 Larkin St
286 residents recomanen
Sometimes there are cool exhibits
Free concerts in the outdoor ampitheater on Sundays in the summer--people get there veeeery early so you may not be able to bring a blanket & whole picnic but it could be fun to go listen to the music
41 residents recomanen
Stern Grove Festival
41 residents recomanen
Free concerts in the outdoor ampitheater on Sundays in the summer--people get there veeeery early so you may not be able to bring a blanket & whole picnic but it could be fun to go listen to the music
Popular nightclub with good DJ's. Open till 4am (no alcohol after 1:30)
13 residents recomanen
Mighty
119 Utah Street
13 residents recomanen
Popular nightclub with good DJ's. Open till 4am (no alcohol after 1:30)
Live music venue sometimes with three bands per night
70 residents recomanen
Bottom of the Hill
1233 17th St
70 residents recomanen
Live music venue sometimes with three bands per night
Good nightclub
46 residents recomanen
Monarch
101 6th St
46 residents recomanen
Good nightclub
Good nightclub
9 residents recomanen
Harlot
46 Minna St
9 residents recomanen
Good nightclub

Drinks & Nightlife

Hip little spot with craft cocktails; a local favorite.
Side Bar
408 Clement St
Hip little spot with craft cocktails; a local favorite.
Popular local pub
26 residents recomanen
Bitter End
441 Clement St
26 residents recomanen
Popular local pub
Fancy hotel lounge/restaurant in Nob Hill with incredible night-time views.
104 residents recomanen
Top of the Mark
999 California St
104 residents recomanen
Fancy hotel lounge/restaurant in Nob Hill with incredible night-time views.
Nice wine bar
13 residents recomanen
Wine Jar
1870 Fillmore St
13 residents recomanen
Nice wine bar

Shopping

Established local book store very closeby that's fun to walk through. There are some interestingly labelled sections!
82 residents recomanen
Green Apple Books
506 Clement St
82 residents recomanen
Established local book store very closeby that's fun to walk through. There are some interestingly labelled sections!

Everything Else

Multiple locations for this popular yoga spot
26 residents recomanen
Yoga Tree Stanyan
780 Stanyan St
26 residents recomanen
Multiple locations for this popular yoga spot