Guidebook for San Francisco
Arts & Culture
The de Young is a beautiful museum. You can even see some art in the main atrium and enjoy a meal in the sculpture park for free. From the tower see a beautiful view of the park.
9 locals recommend
de Young Café
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrThe de Young is a beautiful museum. You can even see some art in the main atrium and enjoy a meal in the sculpture park for free. From the tower see a beautiful view of the park.
Entertainment & Activities
Honestly, this is the best science museum I have ever been too. Adults and kids love it. There is an adult party on Thursdays with a DJ, bar, food, etc. I love the planetarium and rain forest!
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrHonestly, this is the best science museum I have ever been too. Adults and kids love it. There is an adult party on Thursdays with a DJ, bar, food, etc. I love the planetarium and rain forest!
Great place to take the kids to play. Brand new playground that was just put in this year. Very easy to walk to.
Sunset Recreation Center
2201 Lawton StGreat place to take the kids to play. Brand new playground that was just put in this year. Very easy to walk to.
Swings, playground, huge grassy hill to roll down, and sand. The kid's love it.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
Swings, playground, huge grassy hill to roll down, and sand. The kid's love it.
Food Scene
We walk here every weekend to get coffee and pastries. There is a parklet outside (a VERY SF thing) that you can enjoy your treats in. I love the brioche.
320 locals recommend
Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th AveWe walk here every weekend to get coffee and pastries. There is a parklet outside (a VERY SF thing) that you can enjoy your treats in. I love the brioche.
This is the best bakery in town. It is famous and often has a huge line so try to go on a week day. The morning bun is so delicious! After you grab some food explore The Mission and Dolores Park.
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StThis is the best bakery in town. It is famous and often has a huge line so try to go on a week day. The morning bun is so delicious! After you grab some food explore The Mission and Dolores Park.
Take the N Judah or a 30 minute walk to this popular locals restaurant. For brunch they have the best pancakes and so many kinds of eggs Benedict. I love the elderflower mimosa. Dinner is also delish.
286 locals recommend
Zazie
941 Cole StTake the N Judah or a 30 minute walk to this popular locals restaurant. For brunch they have the best pancakes and so many kinds of eggs Benedict. I love the elderflower mimosa. Dinner is also delish.
Hands down the Best Thai Food in town!! They also do take-out and are just a few blocks away. Call and order from 415-731-9999 See the menu at http://www.marneethaisf.com/
54 locals recommend
Marnee Thai Restaurant
2225 Irving StHands down the Best Thai Food in town!! They also do take-out and are just a few blocks away. Call and order from 415-731-9999 See the menu at http://www.marneethaisf.com/
Sheng Kee
1941 Irving StNot the best coffee, but a brilliant array of baked goods.
California, seasonal cuisine at its finest! They don't take reservations, so call ahead to find out how long the wait is.
http://outerlandssf.com/
415-661-6140
259 locals recommend
Outerlands
4001 Judah StCalifornia, seasonal cuisine at its finest! They don't take reservations, so call ahead to find out how long the wait is.
http://outerlandssf.com/
415-661-6140
Best coffee in the neighborhood with a great neighborhood feel and beach style parklet.
141 locals recommend
Trouble Coffee
4033 Judah StBest coffee in the neighborhood with a great neighborhood feel and beach style parklet.
Pricey, but a classic San Francisco dining experience. Amazing views of the Pacific ocean. Go there at Sunset and you are sure to get a show.
236 locals recommend
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyPricey, but a classic San Francisco dining experience. Amazing views of the Pacific ocean. Go there at Sunset and you are sure to get a show.
Super cute shop with really welcoming staff. Small space, so great for coffee on the go, or small party. Also, go there for their amazing selection of trinkets and pocket gifts! No wireless on site.
1435 Irving St
1435 Irving StreetSuper cute shop with really welcoming staff. Small space, so great for coffee on the go, or small party. Also, go there for their amazing selection of trinkets and pocket gifts! No wireless on site.
A nice sit-down dining experience with delicious organic Mexican food at a reasonable price. Great atmosphere. Call ahead to get on the list or to get pickup. Yum! Yum!
306 locals recommend
Nopalito
306 Broderick StA nice sit-down dining experience with delicious organic Mexican food at a reasonable price. Great atmosphere. Call ahead to get on the list or to get pickup. Yum! Yum!
Kinda loud and dark, but it has lots of seating and easy to bring kids to. I recommend the brussel sprout chips, Social burger, and beer. Yum! Open Late!
http://socialkitchenandbrewery.com/
46 locals recommend
Social Kitchen & Brewery
1326 9th AveKinda loud and dark, but it has lots of seating and easy to bring kids to. I recommend the brussel sprout chips, Social burger, and beer. Yum! Open Late!
http://socialkitchenandbrewery.com/
Decent noodles and casual atmosphere.
Monday through Sunday: 11:30am-10 pm
Tuesday: CLOSED
http://www.hoteisf.com/contact.php
7 locals recommend
Hotei Restaurant
1290 9th AvenueDecent noodles and casual atmosphere.
Monday through Sunday: 11:30am-10 pm
Tuesday: CLOSED
http://www.hoteisf.com/contact.php
Its the back of the Beach Chalet, but with cheaper menu options. Has music on Tuesday and Friday nights. Check their website to confirm the live music schedule.
http://parkchalet.com/
71 locals recommend
Park Chalet Coastal Beer Garden
1000 Great HwyIts the back of the Beach Chalet, but with cheaper menu options. Has music on Tuesday and Friday nights. Check their website to confirm the live music schedule.
http://parkchalet.com/
Irving Street
Irving StreetDelicious drinks and Latin cuisine.
http://www.pasionsf.com/
Sightseeing
Stunning Japanese Tea Gardens. Beautiful to walk around or sip tea in the tea house. Check website for winter/summer hours. http://japaneseteagardensf.com/ Mon, Wed, Fri:FREE if entered by 10:00 am
348 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrStunning Japanese Tea Gardens. Beautiful to walk around or sip tea in the tea house. Check website for winter/summer hours. http://japaneseteagardensf.com/ Mon, Wed, Fri:FREE if entered by 10:00 am
Buffalo are kept here for people to see. If they are up close to the street you can get a great view of an amazing creature.
67 locals recommend
Bison Paddock
1237 John F Kennedy DrBuffalo are kept here for people to see. If they are up close to the street you can get a great view of an amazing creature.
Fun to paddle around the lake on a beautiful day. Check the website or call ahead to make sure they are renting boats that day.
http://www.stowlakeboathouse.com/
415-386-2531
152 locals recommend
Stow Lake
Fun to paddle around the lake on a beautiful day. Check the website or call ahead to make sure they are renting boats that day.
http://www.stowlakeboathouse.com/
415-386-2531
A unique 55-acre urban oasis of extraordinary beauty at San Francisco Botanical Garden, showcasing over 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world.
http://www.sfbotanicalgarden.org/
182 locals recommend
San Francisco Botanical Garden
1199 9th AveA unique 55-acre urban oasis of extraordinary beauty at San Francisco Botanical Garden, showcasing over 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world.
http://www.sfbotanicalgarden.org/
Essentials
Neighborhood produce store that also has all the basic food staples, fresh produce, European treats, and bulk items. Closes at 6pm though! They also don't have a ton of organic options.
15 locals recommend
22nd & Irving Market
2101 Irving StNeighborhood produce store that also has all the basic food staples, fresh produce, European treats, and bulk items. Closes at 6pm though! They also don't have a ton of organic options.
High-end grocery store with everything you could possibly want. Open 7am-10 pm.
http://www.andronicos.com/san-francisco
76 locals recommend
Andronico's
1200 Irving StHigh-end grocery store with everything you could possibly want. Open 7am-10 pm.
http://www.andronicos.com/san-francisco
Shopping
Also has a pharmacy.
Open Mon - Fri 7:30AM - 10:30PM, Sat 7:30AM - 10:30PM, Sun 8AM - 10:30PM
(415) 664-4215
293 locals recommend
Walgreens
1333 Castro StAlso has a pharmacy.
Open Mon - Fri 7:30AM - 10:30PM, Sat 7:30AM - 10:30PM, Sun 8AM - 10:30PM
(415) 664-4215
Everything Else
Facial Plus
2033 Irving StInexpensive, within walking distance, and they do a good job. Waxing, facials, etc.
1314 22nd Ave
1314 22nd AvenueMail your loved ones a souvenir or postcard!