Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Amazing views from this historical landmark restaurant. Adjacent to the ruins of Sutro Baths and a short walk to/from the "Lands End" trails. A delightful combination of SF views/hiking/dining.
38 locals recommend
Louis'
902 Point Lobos AveAmazing views from this historical landmark restaurant. Adjacent to the ruins of Sutro Baths and a short walk to/from the "Lands End" trails. A delightful combination of SF views/hiking/dining.
amazing views from this historical landmark restaurant. Adjacent to the ruins of Sutro Baths and a short walk to/from the "Lands End" trails. A delightful combination of SF views/hiking/dining.
285 locals recommend
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos Aveamazing views from this historical landmark restaurant. Adjacent to the ruins of Sutro Baths and a short walk to/from the "Lands End" trails. A delightful combination of SF views/hiking/dining.
Bar and restaurant across the street from the Ocean Beach. Incredible sunsets from here and delicious brunch. Some nights have live entertainment. My personal favorite.
236 locals recommend
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyBar and restaurant across the street from the Ocean Beach. Incredible sunsets from here and delicious brunch. Some nights have live entertainment. My personal favorite.
Gourmet espresso drinks, yummy food, wifi, comfortable seating, good lighting, good tunes, and roasts their own coffee. 4.5-stars Yelp http://www.yelp.com/biz/bello-coffee-and-tea-san-francisco
60 locals recommend
Bello Coffee & Tea
2885 Diamond StGourmet espresso drinks, yummy food, wifi, comfortable seating, good lighting, good tunes, and roasts their own coffee. 4.5-stars Yelp http://www.yelp.com/biz/bello-coffee-and-tea-san-francisco
Delicious Thai and a nice dining experience. Osha also does delivery. http://www.yelp.com/biz/osha-san-francisco-2
30 locals recommend
Osha Thai Glen Park
2922 Diamond StreetDelicious Thai and a nice dining experience. Osha also does delivery. http://www.yelp.com/biz/osha-san-francisco-2
Traditional Mexican Neighborhood Taqueria. Good food, and fast for either eat in or take out. Lots of menu options. 4-stars on Yelp http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-corneta-taqueria-san-francisco-2
117 locals recommend
La Corneta Taqueria
2834 Diamond StTraditional Mexican Neighborhood Taqueria. Good food, and fast for either eat in or take out. Lots of menu options. 4-stars on Yelp http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-corneta-taqueria-san-francisco-2
Quaint "diner" breakfast or Lunch. Service is very neighborly and efficient. http://www.yelp.com/biz/tygers-san-francisco
36 locals recommend
Tyger's Coffee Shop
2798 Diamond StQuaint "diner" breakfast or Lunch. Service is very neighborly and efficient. http://www.yelp.com/biz/tygers-san-francisco
Sweet and savory crepes, croissant french toast, rich coffee, and much more. Quaint and cozy brunch or lunch. 4.5-stars opn Yelp http://www.yelp.com/biz/higher-grounds-coffee-house-san-francisco
51 locals recommend
Higher Grounds Coffee House
691 Chenery StSweet and savory crepes, croissant french toast, rich coffee, and much more. Quaint and cozy brunch or lunch. 4.5-stars opn Yelp http://www.yelp.com/biz/higher-grounds-coffee-house-san-francisco
Delicious Sushi, lovely dining experience, great service. Comfortable booths for cozy dining and quiet conversations. http://www.yelp.com/biz/ks-kitchen-san-francisco
22 locals recommend
K's Kitchen
757 Monterey BlvdDelicious Sushi, lovely dining experience, great service. Comfortable booths for cozy dining and quiet conversations. http://www.yelp.com/biz/ks-kitchen-san-francisco
Italian Pizzeria and Bistro Delicious Food, unique thin crust pizzas, nice dining (4-stars on Yelp). http://www.yelp.com/biz/gialina-pizzeria-san-francisco
137 locals recommend
Gialina
2842 Diamond StItalian Pizzeria and Bistro Delicious Food, unique thin crust pizzas, nice dining (4-stars on Yelp). http://www.yelp.com/biz/gialina-pizzeria-san-francisco
Awesome French Bistro dining experience. If its a weekend make reservations as this is a popular 4-star restaurant (for good reason). http://www.yelp.com/biz/le-ptit-laurent-san-francisco-2
101 locals recommend
Le P'tit Laurent
689 Chenery StAwesome French Bistro dining experience. If its a weekend make reservations as this is a popular 4-star restaurant (for good reason). http://www.yelp.com/biz/le-ptit-laurent-san-francisco-2
Specialize in sustainable fish. Happy hour menu is delicious and a great deal. Their sushi is very fresh & creative. 4-stars on Yelp. http://www.yelp.com/biz/tataki-canyon-san-francisco
33 locals recommend
Tataki Canyon
678 Chenery StreetSpecialize in sustainable fish. Happy hour menu is delicious and a great deal. Their sushi is very fresh & creative. 4-stars on Yelp. http://www.yelp.com/biz/tataki-canyon-san-francisco
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool and unusual place for a cocktail. Across the street is the famous Mark Hopkins Hotel and its amazing views from the Top of the Mark . http://yelp.com/biz/f0c44sTsuLDmJO7tPCJ-tQ
93 locals recommend
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
950 Mason StCool and unusual place for a cocktail. Across the street is the famous Mark Hopkins Hotel and its amazing views from the Top of the Mark . http://yelp.com/biz/f0c44sTsuLDmJO7tPCJ-tQ
Amazing views from this historical landmark Mark Hopkins Mansion turned luxury hotel. Yelp: www.yelp.com/biz/f0c44sTsuLDmJO7tPCJ-tQ
104 locals recommend
Top of the Mark
999 California StAmazing views from this historical landmark Mark Hopkins Mansion turned luxury hotel. Yelp: www.yelp.com/biz/f0c44sTsuLDmJO7tPCJ-tQ
Fun comedy club located in the Embarcadero center. you can get dinner nearby, check out the show and after the show walk around the waterfront, Justin Herman plaza and the Ferry building.
7 locals recommend
The Punch Line San Francisco
444 Battery StFun comedy club located in the Embarcadero center. you can get dinner nearby, check out the show and after the show walk around the waterfront, Justin Herman plaza and the Ferry building.
Arts & Culture
Beach Blanket Babylon
678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvda uniquely san francisco cabaret. a favorite of visitors.
de Young museum and California Academy of Sciences are across the way from each other and a short walk to/from the Conservatory of flowers and other SF GG Park landmarks. You'll dig it
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drde Young museum and California Academy of Sciences are across the way from each other and a short walk to/from the Conservatory of flowers and other SF GG Park landmarks. You'll dig it
de Young museum and California Academy of Sciences are across the way from each other and a short walk to/from the Conservatory of flowers and other SF GG Park landmarks. You'll dig it
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Drde Young museum and California Academy of Sciences are across the way from each other and a short walk to/from the Conservatory of flowers and other SF GG Park landmarks. You'll dig it
Wonderful Museum. Near to the "Lands End" trails, ruins of Sutro Baths, the Cliff house restaurant and Louis's restaurant. A delightful combination of SF activities.
176 locals recommend
Legion of Honor station
Wonderful Museum. Near to the "Lands End" trails, ruins of Sutro Baths, the Cliff house restaurant and Louis's restaurant. A delightful combination of SF activities.
Parks & Nature
Glen Canyon Park
Chenery StreetAwesome day hiking only 5 minute walk from home... :)
Hidden Gem only 3 minutes from home. Lovely views and seating area. Few people know it exists so generally private
Dorothy W Erskine Park
7 Martha AvenueHidden Gem only 3 minutes from home. Lovely views and seating area. Few people know it exists so generally private
Ft. Funston is where the hang gliders fly and only 15 minutes away. Its an amazing sight. Amazing views of the ocean and fantastic hiking trails and dog friendly area. Hang gliders only fly when there is a strong Westerly wind. checkout the web cam at: www.flyfunston.org/newwebcam/
162 locals recommend
Fort Funston
Fort Funston RoadFt. Funston is where the hang gliders fly and only 15 minutes away. Its an amazing sight. Amazing views of the ocean and fantastic hiking trails and dog friendly area. Hang gliders only fly when there is a strong Westerly wind. checkout the web cam at: www.flyfunston.org/newwebcam/
There is a park next to the Diamond Heights shopping Center (5 min by car) that has a playground, and has an upper entrance to the Glen Canyon Park. Great place to get a bite to eat and check out the stunning view from the very top of Glen Canyon Park. Diamond Heights shopping Center is close by (5 min by car). This Safeway also has a Starbucks kiosk inside the store. Shopping mall has a Walgreens, a little coffee shop (Creightons Bakery), dry cleaners, chinese restaurant, US post office, mailing & copy center, and more.
George Christopher Playground
5210 Diamond Heights BlvdThere is a park next to the Diamond Heights shopping Center (5 min by car) that has a playground, and has an upper entrance to the Glen Canyon Park. Great place to get a bite to eat and check out the stunning view from the very top of Glen Canyon Park. Diamond Heights shopping Center is close by (5 min by car). This Safeway also has a Starbucks kiosk inside the store. Shopping mall has a Walgreens, a little coffee shop (Creightons Bakery), dry cleaners, chinese restaurant, US post office, mailing & copy center, and more.
Amazing views from this historical landmark. Adjacent to the ruins of Sutro Baths, the Cliff House restaurant and Louis' Restaurant. A delightful combination of SF views/hiking/dining.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailAmazing views from this historical landmark. Adjacent to the ruins of Sutro Baths, the Cliff House restaurant and Louis' Restaurant. A delightful combination of SF views/hiking/dining.
delightful garden in golden gate park. near to de Young museum and California Academy of Sciences and a short walk from the Conservatory of flowers and other SF GG Park landmarks. You'll dig it
348 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drdelightful garden in golden gate park. near to de Young museum and California Academy of Sciences and a short walk from the Conservatory of flowers and other SF GG Park landmarks. You'll dig it
Shopping
Haight - Ashbury aka Haight street (Upper Haight as it is known locally) has a farmers market on certain days, and a plethora of shops from unique SF/West Coast fashion at Ceiba or Distractions, or vintage clothing, or books, or restaurants, or Bars/nightlife, music, or whatever suits your fancy. Check it out!
379 locals recommend
Haight-Ashbury
Haight - Ashbury aka Haight street (Upper Haight as it is known locally) has a farmers market on certain days, and a plethora of shops from unique SF/West Coast fashion at Ceiba or Distractions, or vintage clothing, or books, or restaurants, or Bars/nightlife, music, or whatever suits your fancy. Check it out!
Essentials
Diamond Heights shopping Center is close by (5 min by car). This Safeway also has a Starbucks kiosk inside the store. Shopping mall has a Walgreens, a little coffee shop (Creightons Bakery), dry cleaners, chinese restaurant, US post office, mailing & copy center, and more. There is a park next to the shopping center that has a playground, and has an upper entrance to the Glen Canyon Park. Great place to get a bite to eat and check out the stunning view from the very top of Glen Canyon Park.
7 locals recommend
Diamond Heights Shopping Center
5214D Diamond Heights BlvdDiamond Heights shopping Center is close by (5 min by car). This Safeway also has a Starbucks kiosk inside the store. Shopping mall has a Walgreens, a little coffee shop (Creightons Bakery), dry cleaners, chinese restaurant, US post office, mailing & copy center, and more. There is a park next to the shopping center that has a playground, and has an upper entrance to the Glen Canyon Park. Great place to get a bite to eat and check out the stunning view from the very top of Glen Canyon Park.
Close by in the Diamond Heights shopping mall. This Safeway also has a Starbucks kiosk inside the store. Shopping mall has a Walgreens, a little coffee shop (Creightons Bakery), dry cleaners, chinese restaurant, US post office, mailing & copy center, and more.
357 locals recommend
Safeway
298 King StClose by in the Diamond Heights shopping mall. This Safeway also has a Starbucks kiosk inside the store. Shopping mall has a Walgreens, a little coffee shop (Creightons Bakery), dry cleaners, chinese restaurant, US post office, mailing & copy center, and more.
Entertainment & Activities
super fun trampoline play space (dodgeball on trampoline, i mean how cool is that!) make sure they have availability before you go.
54 locals recommend
House of Air Trampoline Park
926 Mason Stsuper fun trampoline play space (dodgeball on trampoline, i mean how cool is that!) make sure they have availability before you go.
Goldstar Discounted Ticketing for SF events/tours
Check out Goldstar for a ton of ideas on things to do in SF Bay area and even better yet, discounted tickets to those events. I use it all the time myself. Do this! You will find something you like I'm sure of it. You may need to sign up with an email to get the info, but its fairly benign. www.goldstar.com/san-francisco
Goldstar Events
Goldstar Discounted Ticketing for SF events/tours
Check out Goldstar for a ton of ideas on things to do in SF Bay area and even better yet, discounted tickets to those events. I use it all the time myself. Do this! You will find something you like I'm sure of it. You may need to sign up with an email to get the info, but its fairly benign. www.goldstar.com/san-francisco