Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Great neighborhood bistro. Travis at the Bar makes excellent wine recommendations.
25 locals recommend
Bistro Aix
3340 Steiner StGreat neighborhood bistro. Travis at the Bar makes excellent wine recommendations.
Organic and locally sustainable items on the menu.
Great juices and vegetarian choices as well.
43 locals recommend
The Plant Cafe Organic
3352 Steiner StOrganic and locally sustainable items on the menu.
Great juices and vegetarian choices as well.
A16
2355 Chestnut Stpopular hot spot, hard to get into , but has drop in ability.
Excellent wine selection . Sit at the Bar to get full input from their wine experts.
11 locals recommend
Ristobar
2300 Chestnut StreetExcellent wine selection . Sit at the Bar to get full input from their wine experts.
Sam and Rose treat you like family. A great spot to sit and relax with coffee.
27 locals recommend
Chestnut Street Coffee Roastery
2331 Chestnut StSam and Rose treat you like family. A great spot to sit and relax with coffee.
French Vietnamese meets chic Tapias. Fantastic choices. sit in the garden if possible.
35 locals recommend
Isa Restaurant
3324 Steiner StFrench Vietnamese meets chic Tapias. Fantastic choices. sit in the garden if possible.
Healthy Choice of eating out. Very famous not just to the locals, but around the world for their creative & tasty dishes. Amazing food.....
89 locals recommend
Greens
2 Marina BlvdHealthy Choice of eating out. Very famous not just to the locals, but around the world for their creative & tasty dishes. Amazing food.....
American Cuisine that only the locals know about. In fact It's been there for decades with no sign posted, so one could walk right by it. Great old bar and decor from the 50's. I love this place. The only Restaurant Bar open 365 days out of the year and will still serve food up till 1:00am.
31 locals recommend
The Brazen Head
3166 Buchanan StAmerican Cuisine that only the locals know about. In fact It's been there for decades with no sign posted, so one could walk right by it. Great old bar and decor from the 50's. I love this place. The only Restaurant Bar open 365 days out of the year and will still serve food up till 1:00am.
It's been rated as one of the top 36 Restaurants in April 2016 to eat.
Waxman's Restaurant San Francisco
900 North Point StIt's been rated as one of the top 36 Restaurants in April 2016 to eat.
Voted 2nd best restaurant in April 2016 to eat. It's an Oasis in a Gritty section of Mid-Market Street. Two sided menu: one for vegetarian, one for meat-eaters. The menu mixes nicely with a crafty cocktail menu and a jazz music creates an incredible time.
Cadence
1446 Market StVoted 2nd best restaurant in April 2016 to eat. It's an Oasis in a Gritty section of Mid-Market Street. Two sided menu: one for vegetarian, one for meat-eaters. The menu mixes nicely with a crafty cocktail menu and a jazz music creates an incredible time.
The Best Pizza Experience around. You want to dine in. It's been rated as the best Neapolitan-style Pies in SF for 2016. It's proving to be a Hot Spot on Nob Hill.
16 locals recommend
Del Popolo
855 Bush StThe Best Pizza Experience around. You want to dine in. It's been rated as the best Neapolitan-style Pies in SF for 2016. It's proving to be a Hot Spot on Nob Hill.
Ramen Restaurant and recently has been noted as the 8th best place to eat in 2016.
39 locals recommend
Mensho Tokyo SF
672 Geary StRamen Restaurant and recently has been noted as the 8th best place to eat in 2016.
Amici's East Coast Pizzeria
2200 Lombard StEssentials
Marina Supermarket
2323 Chestnut Stgreat local's market
Safeway
15 Marina BlvdFull grocery store for all your needs.
This is a little pricey, but it's the best of the best for fresh fruits vegetables. There's a butcher, bakery, soup/salad bar, wine & cheese section to die for, and much much more. You will need to drive or Uber to it.
905 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StThis is a little pricey, but it's the best of the best for fresh fruits vegetables. There's a butcher, bakery, soup/salad bar, wine & cheese section to die for, and much much more. You will need to drive or Uber to it.
Everything Else
viewing for americas Cup and all activities in the bay just steps away from the apt. Members only, but there is public seating along the wall.
8 locals recommend
St. Francis Yacht Club
99 Yacht Rdviewing for americas Cup and all activities in the bay just steps away from the apt. Members only, but there is public seating along the wall.
Crunch Fitness - Chestnut
2324 Chestnut StLocal gym
Not to be missed. running and biking along the bay. view of the Golden Gate and entire bay
426 locals recommend
Crissy Field
Not to be missed. running and biking along the bay. view of the Golden Gate and entire bay
Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon StSan Francisco Landmark a gift from the French.
Sports Basement Presidio
610 Old Mason StGreat for all your outdoor needs and rental equipment.
A REAL FORT- Open for touring, but please check for touring days/times. An old military fort, that sits directly under the Golden Gate Bridge.
89 locals recommend
Fort Point National Historic Site
201 Marine DrA REAL FORT- Open for touring, but please check for touring days/times. An old military fort, that sits directly under the Golden Gate Bridge.
Walgreens
1363 Divisadero St24 hour Pharmacy plus more.
Old Military Docks/Warehouse buildings that sit on the Bay, that have been converted to restaurants little shops, and event venue. Art Shows, Crab Festivals or Wine Tastings, Auctions, etc...
30 locals recommend
Fort Mason Center
2 Marina BoulevardOld Military Docks/Warehouse buildings that sit on the Bay, that have been converted to restaurants little shops, and event venue. Art Shows, Crab Festivals or Wine Tastings, Auctions, etc...
Bank of America Financial Center
1945 Irving StBank & ATM
Wells Fargo Bank
2100 Fillmore StBank Branch & ATM
Savvy Hair Salon
2284 Chestnut StHairdresser
Cameron James Salon
2185 Union StHairdresser Salon
Chestnut Street
Chestnut StreetSightseeing
Shopping, Restaurants, Sightseeing, Ride the Trolley, Aquatic Beach and Museums, and much more
713 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StShopping, Restaurants, Sightseeing, Ride the Trolley, Aquatic Beach and Museums, and much more
Aquarium of the Bay
Museum and sightseeing
Aquatic Park Pier
Aquatic Park PierSightseeing, Beautiful Waterfront & Park Walk. Maritime Museum
Alcatraz Island
Chinatown
The Beach.... and the beginning of Golden Gate Park at the old WindMill.
553 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
La Playa StThe Beach.... and the beginning of Golden Gate Park at the old WindMill.
On Lombard and starts at Hyde St. and winds you down to Leavensworth.
345 locals recommend
Lombard Street
Lombard StreetOn Lombard and starts at Hyde St. and winds you down to Leavensworth.
Coit Tower
Landmark and nice walk up to this Tower with amazing views
Bodega Bay
Just a beautiful place to visit. I nice drive up the coast.
Another local Beach to hang out. The drive is spectacular as drive up to it.
363 locals recommend
Stinson Beach
Another local Beach to hang out. The drive is spectacular as drive up to it.
A great way to get a tour of Napa Valley and the wine country while wine tasting.
115 locals recommend
Napa Valley Wine Train
1275 McKinstry StA great way to get a tour of Napa Valley and the wine country while wine tasting.
Golden Gate Bridge View Vista Point
Golden Gate Bridge
Twin Peaks
Arts & Culture
Walt Disney Family Museum
104 Montgomery StMuseum for all ages
The Art Institute of California - San Francisco
10 United Nations PlazaSchool of Arts
This venue houses a variety of car shows, art shows, etc... Go to the website for more information.
35 locals recommend
Moscone Center
This venue houses a variety of car shows, art shows, etc... Go to the website for more information.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's got it all: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, boutiques, hair/nail salons, bars, etc.. Take a half a day to walk up and down the street from Steiner to Gough and back.
84 locals recommend
Union Street
Union StreetIt's got it all: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, boutiques, hair/nail salons, bars, etc.. Take a half a day to walk up and down the street from Steiner to Gough and back.
Bimbo's
1025 Columbus AveA Historic Live Music Venue and Bar.
The Grand
520 4th StMultilevel Club with High Tech Amenities.
Popular, kitschy bar boasting pirate-themed decor, exotic cocktails & over 200 types of rum.
100 locals recommend
Smuggler's Cove
650 Gough StPopular, kitschy bar boasting pirate-themed decor, exotic cocktails & over 200 types of rum.
SoMa (South of Market Street) Nightclub: Multilevel dance club that opens at 9am.
73 locals recommend
DNA Lounge
375 11th StSoMa (South of Market Street) Nightclub: Multilevel dance club that opens at 9am.
Great Spot to Lounge around and see SF City Night lights at it's best, but there is a dress code. I'd call ahead for reservations.
18 locals recommend
The Starlight Room
450 Powell StGreat Spot to Lounge around and see SF City Night lights at it's best, but there is a dress code. I'd call ahead for reservations.
Sprawling Theater turned nightclub. It's been around for decades and opens at 9pm.
37 locals recommend
Ruby Skye
420 Mason StreetSprawling Theater turned nightclub. It's been around for decades and opens at 9pm.
F8
1192 Folsom StreetSophisticated lounge cocktail bar & club.
Top of the Mark
999 California StLounge Bar with Iconic Cocktail Bar with Panoramic Views
Parks & Nature
Full service camp grounds, just outside the Golden Gate Bridge. Anyone can Hike Down, but only campers can drive down. Call ahead for reservations.
10 locals recommend
Kirby Cove Beach
Full service camp grounds, just outside the Golden Gate Bridge. Anyone can Hike Down, but only campers can drive down. Call ahead for reservations.
Muir Woods National Monument
China Camp State Park
101 Peacock Gap TrailHistory and trails
Mount Tamalpais
Incredible trails for all
Golden Gate Park