Guidebook for San Francisco

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Guidebook for San Francisco

Sightseeing

Great panoramic view from Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge, inculding Alcatraz & Angel Island.
545 locals recommend
Coit Tower
545 locals recommend
Great panoramic view from Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge, inculding Alcatraz & Angel Island.
Take a ferry ride from Fisherman's Wharf to the Alcatraz and do the audio tour...it's a little creepy, but fascinating. Book at least 2 weeks in advance - http://www.alcatraztickets.com/
503 locals recommend
Alcatraz Island
503 locals recommend
Take a ferry ride from Fisherman's Wharf to the Alcatraz and do the audio tour...it's a little creepy, but fascinating. Book at least 2 weeks in advance - http://www.alcatraztickets.com/
Take a ferry ride from Fisherman's Wharf to historic Angel Island. When you get there, you can walk the around the island ( about 5 miles) or take a bus tour. http://www.angelisland.com/
107 locals recommend
Angel Island Café
Main Street
107 locals recommend
Take a ferry ride from Fisherman's Wharf to historic Angel Island. When you get there, you can walk the around the island ( about 5 miles) or take a bus tour. http://www.angelisland.com/
Great spot to watch surfers. On occasion, dolphins can be seen frolicking in the bay.
89 locals recommend
Fort Point National Historic Site
201 Marine Dr
89 locals recommend
Great spot to watch surfers. On occasion, dolphins can be seen frolicking in the bay.
A different view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Also great spot to witness the power of the Pacific - sometimes the waves here are big and loud. If you're feeling energetic, try the sand ladder
349 locals recommend
Baker Beach
349 locals recommend
A different view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Also great spot to witness the power of the Pacific - sometimes the waves here are big and loud. If you're feeling energetic, try the sand ladder
This is one of the most popular tourist spots - it's very 'touristy'. There are a few good restaurants - Scoma's and Boudin. Many bike rental stores for a jaunt accross the Golden Gate Bridge.
713 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth St
713 locals recommend
This is one of the most popular tourist spots - it's very 'touristy'. There are a few good restaurants - Scoma's and Boudin. Many bike rental stores for a jaunt accross the Golden Gate Bridge.
The 'Crookedest Street in the World'. On a clear day there are great views of Coit Tower & the SF Bay from the top (at Hyde St). Also walking to the top is great exercise.
1090 Lombard St
The 'Crookedest Street in the World'. On a clear day there are great views of Coit Tower & the SF Bay from the top (at Hyde St). Also walking to the top is great exercise.
Rent a bike and ride across the bridge to Sausaltio. Or walk across. The views are amazing. Be warned - it can be cold and windy.
1321 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
1321 locals recommend
Rent a bike and ride across the bridge to Sausaltio. Or walk across. The views are amazing. Be warned - it can be cold and windy.
Sit on the bleachers and watch the bay swimmers - people swim in the Bay year-round. Also a good place to people-watch in general.
44 locals recommend
San Francisco Maritime Museum/Aquatic Park Bathhouse Building
44 locals recommend
Sit on the bleachers and watch the bay swimmers - people swim in the Bay year-round. Also a good place to people-watch in general.

Arts & Culture

Museums and galleries. The park is a great spot to hang out on a sunny SF day and enjoy the amazing views.
161 locals recommend
Fort Mason
2 Marina Blvd
161 locals recommend
Museums and galleries. The park is a great spot to hang out on a sunny SF day and enjoy the amazing views.

Everything Else

The brewery tour is great and the beer tasting afterwards isn't bad either.
86 locals recommend
Anchor Brewing Company
1705 Mariposa St
86 locals recommend
The brewery tour is great and the beer tasting afterwards isn't bad either.

Shopping

Great chocolate, plus there are a few other fun stores in the complex.
217 locals recommend
The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point St
217 locals recommend
Great chocolate, plus there are a few other fun stores in the complex.

Food Scene

This is a great, little Italian restaurant. The owner and his crew are wonderful. And the food...awesome. Check it out - http://www.albonarestaurant.com
Albona
551 Francisco St
This is a great, little Italian restaurant. The owner and his crew are wonderful. And the food...awesome. Check it out - http://www.albonarestaurant.com
This is a locals haven. The food is great - I go there for breakfast all the time.
19 locals recommend
Mo's Grill
1322 Grant Ave
19 locals recommend
This is a locals haven. The food is great - I go there for breakfast all the time.
Great seafood.
78 locals recommend
Sotto Mare
552 Green St
78 locals recommend
Great seafood.
The best pizza in SF.
177 locals recommend
Tony's Pizza Napoletana
1570 Stockton St
177 locals recommend
The best pizza in SF.
Good coffee with an Italian flair
14 locals recommend
Caffe Roma
14 locals recommend
Good coffee with an Italian flair
Great pasta, nice atmosphere, reasonably priced
9 locals recommend
DeLucchi
500 Columbus Ave
9 locals recommend
Great pasta, nice atmosphere, reasonably priced
Good food, great atmosphere.
47 locals recommend
Original Joe's
601 Union St
47 locals recommend
Good food, great atmosphere.
Awesome charbroiled chicken, really friendly staff, inexpensive.
8 locals recommend
Il Pollaio
555 Columbus Ave
8 locals recommend
Awesome charbroiled chicken, really friendly staff, inexpensive.
Great food - I love the Thai Beef Noodle Salad, good atmosphere.
18 locals recommend
Hillstone
1800 Montgomery St
18 locals recommend
Great food - I love the Thai Beef Noodle Salad, good atmosphere.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great atmosphere, friendly atmosphere.
Amante
570 Green St
Great atmosphere, friendly atmosphere.