Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Frances
3870 17th StNeighborhood gem with excellent food.
Delicious quick-service Indian food. I love their kati rolls for a quick bite, but the thali plates are a great value.
39 residents recomanen
Kasa Indian Eatery
4001 18th StDelicious quick-service Indian food. I love their kati rolls for a quick bite, but the thali plates are a great value.
Legendary bakery and cafe--the Morning Buns are particularly popular, as is the country loaf, which sells out early every day. Get there when it opens (7:30 am) or be prepared to wait in a long line!
768 residents recomanen
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StLegendary bakery and cafe--the Morning Buns are particularly popular, as is the country loaf, which sells out early every day. Get there when it opens (7:30 am) or be prepared to wait in a long line!
Beso Bistronomia
4058 18th StYummy Spanish tapas
Great Thai food in the neighborhood. Try the eggplan-basil-garlic with chicken!
31 residents recomanen
Thai House Express Restaurant
599 Castro StGreat Thai food in the neighborhood. Try the eggplan-basil-garlic with chicken!
Excellent, super fresh seafood. Does not take reservations but usually not a terrible wait if you don't mind eating at the bar.
148 residents recomanen
Anchor Oyster Bar
579 Castro StExcellent, super fresh seafood. Does not take reservations but usually not a terrible wait if you don't mind eating at the bar.
Delicious "third wave" coffee. Great people watching--lots of techies hanging out here, busy building the future
105 residents recomanen
Réveille Coffee Co.
4076 18th StDelicious "third wave" coffee. Great people watching--lots of techies hanging out here, busy building the future
Best Dungeness Crab in San Francisco. Period. Also, don't miss the garlic butter noodles--must have at least once before you die
78 residents recomanen
Thanh Long Restaurant
4101 Judah StBest Dungeness Crab in San Francisco. Period. Also, don't miss the garlic butter noodles--must have at least once before you die
Sightseeing
The highest point in San Francisco--spectacular views of the bay, both bridges, Market Street, downtown, and South of Market.
727 residents recomanen
Twin Peaks
The highest point in San Francisco--spectacular views of the bay, both bridges, Market Street, downtown, and South of Market.
This is the famous Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, which was the epicenter of the hippie movement in the 60s and 70s. Much of that era is preserved in the stores and restaurants that line Haight Street.
379 residents recomanen
Haight-Ashbury
This is the famous Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, which was the epicenter of the hippie movement in the 60s and 70s. Much of that era is preserved in the stores and restaurants that line Haight Street.
Beautifully restored building housing lots of gourmet food vendors
679 residents recomanen
Ferry Building Marketplace
Beautifully restored building housing lots of gourmet food vendors
Guests like to walk around San Francisco's "old money" neighborhood for the great views and fabulous homes.
53 residents recomanen
Pacific Heights
Guests like to walk around San Francisco's "old money" neighborhood for the great views and fabulous homes.
The original Spanish mission that started San Francisco in the 1700's.
63 residents recomanen
Mission Dolores
The original Spanish mission that started San Francisco in the 1700's.
Parks & Nature
San Francisco's heart and soul, with a wide range of things to do and see, including a botanical garden, an arboretum, the DeYoung Museum, the California Academy of Arts, and the Japanese Tea Garden. Don't miss the bison paddock out toward the Ocean Beach end of the park. GG Park is also great for long walks and getting away from it all in nature.
1721 residents recomanen
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco's heart and soul, with a wide range of things to do and see, including a botanical garden, an arboretum, the DeYoung Museum, the California Academy of Arts, and the Japanese Tea Garden. Don't miss the bison paddock out toward the Ocean Beach end of the park. GG Park is also great for long walks and getting away from it all in nature.
Our local park is much loved by the neighborhood. Fantastic people watching, and also great for getting a bit of sun on a warm afternoon. There are also several tennis courts, a basketball court, and a recently remodeled playground for kids.
1244 residents recomanen
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetOur local park is much loved by the neighborhood. Fantastic people watching, and also great for getting a bit of sun on a warm afternoon. There are also several tennis courts, a basketball court, and a recently remodeled playground for kids.
Spectacular views of the Golden Gate, right under the iconic bridge.
89 residents recomanen
Fort Point Situació Històrica Nacional
201 Marine DrSpectacular views of the Golden Gate, right under the iconic bridge.
Out of the way park in the neighborhood with stunning views
180 residents recomanen
Parc de Corona Heights
Museum WayOut of the way park in the neighborhood with stunning views
Kite Hill Open Space
Worth the climb! Stunning views of downtown and the bay
Crissy Field
Iconic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, great walks on the beach
A former military base that has been turned into a national park.
383 residents recomanen
Presidio of San Francisco
A former military base that has been turned into a national park.
Essentials
The best grocery store in all of San Francisco. Though very small, it packs the best produce, bread, cheese, dairy, other staples, and a fantastic deli into its tiny footprint. This is the original location, which started the Bi-Rite legend.
651 residents recomanen
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StThe best grocery store in all of San Francisco. Though very small, it packs the best produce, bread, cheese, dairy, other staples, and a fantastic deli into its tiny footprint. This is the original location, which started the Bi-Rite legend.
Has everything you need. Not as fancy as Bi-Rite Market, but very convenient.
277 residents recomanen
Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California StHas everything you need. Not as fancy as Bi-Rite Market, but very convenient.
7-Eleven
3998 18th StSuper convenient for whatever you've forgotten (or run out of).
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StBank of America Financial Center
501 Castro StNearest ATM
Entertainment & Activities
A spectacular theater from the golden age of movies, which has been lovingly restored. This is the iconic showpiece of the neighborhood. The theater shows a great collection of classic movies, and is the headquarters for many of the city's film festivals. Keep an eye out for the ridiculously fun sing-along movies, which regularly appear at the Castro Theater.
332 residents recomanen
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StA spectacular theater from the golden age of movies, which has been lovingly restored. This is the iconic showpiece of the neighborhood. The theater shows a great collection of classic movies, and is the headquarters for many of the city's film festivals. Keep an eye out for the ridiculously fun sing-along movies, which regularly appear at the Castro Theater.
Getting Around
Our local subway stop, roughly 2 blocks from the flat. 5 subway lines run through here, so you rarely have to wait more than 5 minutes to hop on a train to downtown, Union Station, Civic Center, the Embarcadero, or AT&T Park.
76 residents recomanen
Castro Station
Our local subway stop, roughly 2 blocks from the flat. 5 subway lines run through here, so you rarely have to wait more than 5 minutes to hop on a train to downtown, Union Station, Civic Center, the Embarcadero, or AT&T Park.
Civic Center station
1150 Market St7 blocks from the house (a 15 minute walk), this BART station will get you downtown, to the East Bay, or to SFO.
162 residents recomanen
16th St Mission BART Station
2000 Mission St7 blocks from the house (a 15 minute walk), this BART station will get you downtown, to the East Bay, or to SFO.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
495 Geary StThe Oak Room at the Clift is legendary.
Enjoy spectacular views of San Francisco while you sip on fancy cocktails.
104 residents recomanen
Top of the Mark
999 California StEnjoy spectacular views of San Francisco while you sip on fancy cocktails.
Bix
56 Gold StFamous old SF bar with delicious cocktails.
Hi Tops
2247 Market StWhere else but the Castro would you find a gay sports bar?
The Mint Karaoke Lounge
1942 Market StQuirky karaoke in the neighborhood