Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Pacific Catch
1200 9th AveExcellent and fresh food. Happy hours daily.
Coffee roasted on the property in public view. The owner, Henry has been roasting the coffee here for over 40 years. Friendly and personable service.
28 locals recommend
Henry's House of Coffee
1618 Noriega StCoffee roasted on the property in public view. The owner, Henry has been roasting the coffee here for over 40 years. Friendly and personable service.
Stop by this bakery on your way to the beach. They are known for their fabulous freshly baked goods and comfortable outdoor seating.
170 locals recommend
Devil's Teeth Baking Company
3876 Noriega StStop by this bakery on your way to the beach. They are known for their fabulous freshly baked goods and comfortable outdoor seating.
Fresh sushi, nice ambiance and available for delivery or take out.
7 locals recommend
Noriega Teriyaki House
1755 Noriega StFresh sushi, nice ambiance and available for delivery or take out.
Grab an excellent cup of coffee or mocha while grocery shopping inside Safeway Grocery market.
512 locals recommend
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut StGrab an excellent cup of coffee or mocha while grocery shopping inside Safeway Grocery market.
The Pizza Place on Noriega
3901 Noriega StFamily-owned pizzeria located nearby the beach.
Great food and coffee with outdoor seating steps away from Ocean Beach. Grab lunch and relax on the beach.
131 locals recommend
Java Beach Café
1396 La Playa StGreat food and coffee with outdoor seating steps away from Ocean Beach. Grab lunch and relax on the beach.
Located across the street from the Pacific Ocean, you won't find more breathtaking ocean views while dining anywhere else within San Francisco. Fresh seafood, diverse cuisine, wine & beer selection.
236 locals recommend
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyLocated across the street from the Pacific Ocean, you won't find more breathtaking ocean views while dining anywhere else within San Francisco. Fresh seafood, diverse cuisine, wine & beer selection.
Conveniently located 3 blocks from my home. Freshly baked bread and inexpensive sandwiches available. Pick up sandwiches and snacks on your way out to sightseeing.
Subway Restaurants
2516 Noriega StreetConveniently located 3 blocks from my home. Freshly baked bread and inexpensive sandwiches available. Pick up sandwiches and snacks on your way out to sightseeing.
Walk 2 blocks for a quick and easy lunch or dinner by grabbing pizza at Dominos.
22 locals recommend
Domino's Pizza
3264 Adeline StWalk 2 blocks for a quick and easy lunch or dinner by grabbing pizza at Dominos.
One of the best restaurants in San Francisco for roasted crab, garlic noodles, cocktails & much more. Great ambiance, service & extensive menu. I highly recommend this restaurant!
78 locals recommend
Thanh Long Restaurant
4101 Judah StOne of the best restaurants in San Francisco for roasted crab, garlic noodles, cocktails & much more. Great ambiance, service & extensive menu. I highly recommend this restaurant!
Another great neighborhood to visit with many cafes, restaurants, bars and shopping. One direct bus from my home or a 10 minute drive.
379 locals recommend
Haight-Ashbury
Another great neighborhood to visit with many cafes, restaurants, bars and shopping. One direct bus from my home or a 10 minute drive.
Excellent Italian restaurant surrounded by cafes, pubs and wine bars.
33 locals recommend
Bambino's Ristorante
945 Cole StExcellent Italian restaurant surrounded by cafes, pubs and wine bars.
Fresca
3945 24th StGreat food and good vibes in the hip and trendy inner Sunset district.
Fresca
3945 24th StFun atmosphere, delicious tapas and refreshing libations.
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut StGreat location on your way to sightseeing.
Bursa Restaurant
60 W Portal AveGreat variety of ceviches and peruvian cuisine.
Tazaki Sushi
3420 Judah StreetCasual dining with fresh sushi
Sea Biscuit Cafe
3815 Noriega StreetMake a stop at this cafe and pick up lunch on your way to the beach.
Celia's by the Beach
4019 Judah StGood authentic Mexican cuisine, 15 minute walk from my home.
Judahlicious
3906 Judah StVegetarian cafe with a juice bar and yummy smoothies.
Cajun Pacific
4542 Irving StreetGood cajun food within walking distance from my home.
La Playa Taqueria
3817 Noriega StCasual Mexican food, 10 minute walk from my home.
Casual dining and good comfort food, approx 20 minute walk from my home.
9 locals recommend
Tennessee Grill
1128 Taraval StCasual dining and good comfort food, approx 20 minute walk from my home.
Excellent crab cioppino, clam chowder and creme brulee for dessert. Good choice for casual dining within walking distance from my home (approx 7 blocks).
Pisces California Cuisine
3414 Judah StreetExcellent crab cioppino, clam chowder and creme brulee for dessert. Good choice for casual dining within walking distance from my home (approx 7 blocks).
The crepes here are a must try while dining in the Sunset District. Short 10 minute walk from my home.
Crepe Temptations
2575 Judah StreetThe crepes here are a must try while dining in the Sunset District. Short 10 minute walk from my home.
Excellent breakfast and nice walk from my home and on your way to the beach or Godlen Gate Park.
259 locals recommend
Outerlands
4001 Judah StExcellent breakfast and nice walk from my home and on your way to the beach or Godlen Gate Park.
One of the best Chinese restaurants from the Shaanxi region, in San Francisco. The food is fresh & full of flavor. Their Hot & Sour Soup with Lamb Dumplings & the Shaanxi noodles are outstanding.
24 locals recommend
Terra Cotta Warrior
2555 Judah StOne of the best Chinese restaurants from the Shaanxi region, in San Francisco. The food is fresh & full of flavor. Their Hot & Sour Soup with Lamb Dumplings & the Shaanxi noodles are outstanding.
Nice casual lounge and Korean restaurant. Great food and service. The chicken wings and Soju are excellent.
The Spot Lounge
2325 Taraval StNice casual lounge and Korean restaurant. Great food and service. The chicken wings and Soju are excellent.
NEW in the neighborhood! Nice spacious and airy, 2-story tavern for American menus & original beers in a modern space with booths & tables.
10 locals recommend
Sunset Reservoir Park
1900-1998 28th AveNEW in the neighborhood! Nice spacious and airy, 2-story tavern for American menus & original beers in a modern space with booths & tables.
Shanghai Dumpling King
3319 Balboa StreetThe best dumplings in town!
Shopping
Walgreens
1363 Divisadero StConvenience store and pharmacy within walking distance.
Homemade ice cream within walking distance and only 2 blocks from my home.
30 locals recommend
Polly Ann Ice Cream
3138 Noriega StHomemade ice cream within walking distance and only 2 blocks from my home.
Donut Time
2401 Noriega StFreshly made donuts daily and across the street from Starbucks Coffee.
A large shopping mall with departments stores including Nordstoms & Macy's, boutique & specialty stores, GAP, Victorias Secret, Godiva Chocolate & more. Also Trader Joes & Chevy's Mexican Restaurant.
173 locals recommend
Stonestown Galleria
3251 20th AveA large shopping mall with departments stores including Nordstoms & Macy's, boutique & specialty stores, GAP, Victorias Secret, Godiva Chocolate & more. Also Trader Joes & Chevy's Mexican Restaurant.
Noriega Produce
3701 Noriega StExcellent organic produce and homemade food.
Essentials
Large grocery store located only 4 blocks from my home. Starbucks Coffee cafe inside the store. Fresh produce, deli with fresh sandwiches, pharmacy, and excellent bakery.
48 locals recommend
Safeway
2350 Noriega StLarge grocery store located only 4 blocks from my home. Starbucks Coffee cafe inside the store. Fresh produce, deli with fresh sandwiches, pharmacy, and excellent bakery.
Entertainment & Activities
San Francisco Zoo
Upper Great HighwayVisit the zoo while in town located 10 minutes away by car.
Great playground for the children within walking distance and only 3 blocks away. Additionally, there is several tennis courts and a public library.
San Francisco Recreation & Parks
3223 Ortega StGreat playground for the children within walking distance and only 3 blocks away. Additionally, there is several tennis courts and a public library.
Kid-friendly restaurant with huge outside patio, grass, trees & plenty of room for the kids to run & play beside the Golden Gate Park. Live outdoor music during the summer months-Cozy fireplace inside
71 locals recommend
Park Chalet Coastal Beer Garden
1000 Great HwyKid-friendly restaurant with huge outside patio, grass, trees & plenty of room for the kids to run & play beside the Golden Gate Park. Live outdoor music during the summer months-Cozy fireplace inside
One of the best city playgrounds in the world with a carousel, well-kept grass fields, smooth flat bike paths, cement slides and plenty to do for young and older children.
52 locals recommend
Koret Playground
One of the best city playgrounds in the world with a carousel, well-kept grass fields, smooth flat bike paths, cement slides and plenty to do for young and older children.
Sightseeing
Dutch Windmill
1691 John F Kennedy DrBeautiful old and restored windmill and tulip gardens.
Short walk or drive to one of the most beautiful parks in the world! Endless attractions inside the park & a very short distance from my home. Many music & food festivals throughout the year.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
Short walk or drive to one of the most beautiful parks in the world! Endless attractions inside the park & a very short distance from my home. Many music & food festivals throughout the year.
Take in the breathtaking views & learn a bit about San Francisco history. Sutro Baths is located at the beginning of the coastal trail & Lands End. Stop by the newly built Lands End Lookout & cafe.
246 locals recommend
Sutro Baths
1004 Point Lobos AveTake in the breathtaking views & learn a bit about San Francisco history. Sutro Baths is located at the beginning of the coastal trail & Lands End. Stop by the newly built Lands End Lookout & cafe.
I highly recommend the Lands End hike and coastal trail. Great photo opportunity of the Golden Gate Bridge with the most spectacular views of the SF Bay, Alcatraz & to the North, Marin Headlands.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailI highly recommend the Lands End hike and coastal trail. Great photo opportunity of the Golden Gate Bridge with the most spectacular views of the SF Bay, Alcatraz & to the North, Marin Headlands.
Fort Miley Military Reservation was built for coastal defense of SF Bay. See the remains of pre-World War I batteries & offers visitors a picnic area situated among 3 gun emplacements & a ropes course
Fort Miley 7
Fort Miley 7Fort Miley Military Reservation was built for coastal defense of SF Bay. See the remains of pre-World War I batteries & offers visitors a picnic area situated among 3 gun emplacements & a ropes course
Walk, run, hike or bike the beautiful coastal trail to the Golden Gate Bridge. This is a must see while in San Francisco.
Coastal Trail
Coastal TrailWalk, run, hike or bike the beautiful coastal trail to the Golden Gate Bridge. This is a must see while in San Francisco.
Spend the day at Bakers Beach for sunbathing & taking in the incredible views of where the Pacific Ocean meets the SF bay. A great photo opportunity of the Golden Gate Bridge. See my photo attached.
349 locals recommend
Baker Beach
Spend the day at Bakers Beach for sunbathing & taking in the incredible views of where the Pacific Ocean meets the SF bay. A great photo opportunity of the Golden Gate Bridge. See my photo attached.
Take a break from sightseeing & run, walk or bike to the lake with a jogging trail on the perimeter. It's beside the Harding Golf course, a world-renowned course of the US Open.
75 locals recommend
Lake Merced Park
Take a break from sightseeing & run, walk or bike to the lake with a jogging trail on the perimeter. It's beside the Harding Golf course, a world-renowned course of the US Open.
Visit the park & see breathtaking views of the oceans bluff and beautiful natural landscape. Watch hang-gliders take off from the cliffs or hike the coastal trails. A must see while in San Francisco.
162 locals recommend
Fort Funston
Fort Funston RoadVisit the park & see breathtaking views of the oceans bluff and beautiful natural landscape. Watch hang-gliders take off from the cliffs or hike the coastal trails. A must see while in San Francisco.
Hippie Hill
Great spot in the park for a picnic.
Beautiful gardens and a short distance from my home by car, one bus or walk to the park shuttle stop.
348 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrBeautiful gardens and a short distance from my home by car, one bus or walk to the park shuttle stop.
Visit the lake, rent bikes, or rent a boat on e lake. Hike Strawberry Hill located in the middle of the lake and relax with a picnic lunch or order food from the boathouse cafe.
152 locals recommend
Stow Lake
Visit the lake, rent bikes, or rent a boat on e lake. Hike Strawberry Hill located in the middle of the lake and relax with a picnic lunch or order food from the boathouse cafe.
A must see while in San Francisco & a short distance from my home. Great place to visit with the kids. Open Thursday evenings for adults only with music, cocktails & special exhibits.
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrA must see while in San Francisco & a short distance from my home. Great place to visit with the kids. Open Thursday evenings for adults only with music, cocktails & special exhibits.
Take one bus or the park shuttle to visit the memorial.
20 locals recommend
National AIDS Memorial Grove
Bowling Green DriveTake one bus or the park shuttle to visit the memorial.
Sutro Forest
Fun hike in the middle of the city and great views from the top.
Perfect photo opportunity with a spectacular city view from the Pacific Ocean to the other end of the city and the SF Bay. View of both bridges, Golden Gate and Bay Bridge. A must see!
727 locals recommend
Twin Peaks
Perfect photo opportunity with a spectacular city view from the Pacific Ocean to the other end of the city and the SF Bay. View of both bridges, Golden Gate and Bay Bridge. A must see!
Union Square
333 Post StExcellent shopping
16 Avenue Tiled Steps
16th AvenueBeautifully tiled stairs with spectacular ocean view
Parks & Nature
The beach is nearby and within walking distance or you may take the 71 Bus for a 5 minute ride down to the beach. A must see with lots of sanddollar seashells along the shore and a several good cafes nearby. Watch the surfers ride the huge waves, kite-surfing, run, walk or bike.
553 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
La Playa StThe beach is nearby and within walking distance or you may take the 71 Bus for a 5 minute ride down to the beach. A must see with lots of sanddollar seashells along the shore and a several good cafes nearby. Watch the surfers ride the huge waves, kite-surfing, run, walk or bike.
Everything Else
My home is an excellent location for UCSF visitors, students & faculty with one bus directly to the campus and hospital.
22 locals recommend
University of California San Francisco Parnassus Campus
505 Parnassus AveMy home is an excellent location for UCSF visitors, students & faculty with one bus directly to the campus and hospital.
My home is in an excellent location for SFSU visitors, students & faculty with one bus directly to the campus, 5 minutes by car or 15 minute bike ride.
27 locals recommend
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway AveMy home is in an excellent location for SFSU visitors, students & faculty with one bus directly to the campus, 5 minutes by car or 15 minute bike ride.
Spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Perfect photo opportunities.
75 locals recommend
China Beach
Spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Perfect photo opportunities.
My home is a convenient location for visiting students or orientations.
24 locals recommend
University of San Francisco
2130 Fulton StMy home is a convenient location for visiting students or orientations.
My home is a very convenient location for visiting students, faculty, Post Doctoral fellows or new student orientations.
UC San Francisco
505 Parnassus AvenueMy home is a very convenient location for visiting students, faculty, Post Doctoral fellows or new student orientations.
We're a 15 minute drive to the Castro district or easy public transit as well.
293 locals recommend
The Castro
We're a 15 minute drive to the Castro district or easy public transit as well.
Our location is very convenient for patient families to the UCSF Medical Center. One direct bus or 10 minute drive. There's also several UCSF shuttles available to other campus locations.
11 locals recommend
UCSF Medical Center
505 Parnassus AveOur location is very convenient for patient families to the UCSF Medical Center. One direct bus or 10 minute drive. There's also several UCSF shuttles available to other campus locations.