Guidebook for San Francisco
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local wine bar/ spirits shop. There is a lively tasting bar in the back of the shop.
23 locals recommend
Swirl on Castro
572 Castro StGreat local wine bar/ spirits shop. There is a lively tasting bar in the back of the shop.
Our favorite Castro bar equipped with a wrap around balcony for some of the best Castro people watching. Dancing, cocktails and great bar bites to boot!
49 locals recommend
Lookout
3600 16th StOur favorite Castro bar equipped with a wrap around balcony for some of the best Castro people watching. Dancing, cocktails and great bar bites to boot!
Drag shows! For the best drag shows in the city with a fun lively night scene, go here!
20 locals recommend
Oasis
298 11th StDrag shows! For the best drag shows in the city with a fun lively night scene, go here!
Fancy cocktails made by pro mixologists. They have a pool table in the back too.
118 locals recommend
Blackbird
2124 Market StFancy cocktails made by pro mixologists. They have a pool table in the back too.
San Francisco Badlands
4121 18th StFor some LBGT but all welcome Castro happy dancing!
Another great wine bar open late that also serves food and has live music on certain nights.
27 locals recommend
Blush! Wine Bar
476 Castro StAnother great wine bar open late that also serves food and has live music on certain nights.
Food Scene
Great little local coffee and tea place only a few blocks away!
29 locals recommend
Spike's Coffees and Teas
4117 19th StGreat little local coffee and tea place only a few blocks away!
Réveille Coffee Co.
4076 18th StGreat local coffee bar with outside seating, food and WiFi.
Best seafood in the city! They don't take reservations but it's worth it! You can also grab a beer or drink across the street at Swirl and the host will come grab you.
148 locals recommend
Anchor Oyster Bar
579 Castro StBest seafood in the city! They don't take reservations but it's worth it! You can also grab a beer or drink across the street at Swirl and the host will come grab you.
Excellent sandwich shop! Grab a few sammies and head to Dolores park for a picnic, you wont be disappointed!
87 locals recommend
Ike's Place
2239 Market StreetExcellent sandwich shop! Grab a few sammies and head to Dolores park for a picnic, you wont be disappointed!
Delectable Californian food with a relaxed, yet elegant ambiance. Great for weekend brunch!
47 locals recommend
Fable
558 Castro StDelectable Californian food with a relaxed, yet elegant ambiance. Great for weekend brunch!
Fun, lively atmosphere. Excellent food and supreme cocktails. They serve food until 1am. Very popular local spot.
504 locals recommend
Nopa
560 Divisadero StFun, lively atmosphere. Excellent food and supreme cocktails. They serve food until 1am. Very popular local spot.
Rooftop restaurant and bar with great views of downtown. Argentinian style food with fun cocktails and great Happy Hour.
224 locals recommend
El Techo
2516 Mission StRooftop restaurant and bar with great views of downtown. Argentinian style food with fun cocktails and great Happy Hour.
SUSHI! Best sushi in the city in many locals' opinion. They don't take reservations but it's worth the wait.
101 locals recommend
Saru Sushi Bar
3856 24th StSUSHI! Best sushi in the city in many locals' opinion. They don't take reservations but it's worth the wait.
Burritos! This is our favorite burrito spot for a no frills, blow your mind burrito just around the corner from the metro station. Their burrito has been written up in a few SF newspapers.
11 locals recommend
Tacorgasmico
2337 Market StBurritos! This is our favorite burrito spot for a no frills, blow your mind burrito just around the corner from the metro station. Their burrito has been written up in a few SF newspapers.
Aatxe
2174 Market StreetFor incredible cocktails and delectable Spanish tapas, this is a favorite.
Another one of our favorite Spanish tapas/ wine bars but not as pricey as Aatxe.
16 locals recommend
Beso Bistronomia
4058 18th StAnother one of our favorite Spanish tapas/ wine bars but not as pricey as Aatxe.
Incredible Chinese Dim Sum! It's a no frills mom and pop shop but they use the finest ingredients and the food is mind blowing!
88 locals recommend
Mama Ji's
4416 18th StIncredible Chinese Dim Sum! It's a no frills mom and pop shop but they use the finest ingredients and the food is mind blowing!
Arts & Culture
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StFamous Castro theater often has great shows and performances.
Amazing 7 story art museum! Book online for an appointment because it can book up.
813 locals recommend
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd St Amazing 7 story art museum! Book online for an appointment because it can book up.
Sightseeing
Best view of the entire bay. You can see the Golden Gate bridge, the Bay bridge and the ocean. 360 degree views, just gorgeous!
727 locals recommend
Twin Peaks
Best view of the entire bay. You can see the Golden Gate bridge, the Bay bridge and the ocean. 360 degree views, just gorgeous!
This is ours and a favorite locals hangout spot. It has sweeping views of the city and is an excellent spot for a picnic. Make sure to grab some beer, wine and picnic supplies from Bi Rite market just a few blocks away.
107 locals recommend
Helen Diller Playground
This is ours and a favorite locals hangout spot. It has sweeping views of the city and is an excellent spot for a picnic. Make sure to grab some beer, wine and picnic supplies from Bi Rite market just a few blocks away.
Everything Else
This is a local favorite one stop shop to satisfy your pastry cravings.
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StThis is a local favorite one stop shop to satisfy your pastry cravings.
Getting Around
Here you will be able to shoot right downtown on the underground Muni system. You can also take the above ground cable cars which are located across the street from the metro station. Just make sure to get a transit pass in the metro station before boarding the above ground cable car.
76 locals recommend
Castro Station
Here you will be able to shoot right downtown on the underground Muni system. You can also take the above ground cable cars which are located across the street from the metro station. Just make sure to get a transit pass in the metro station before boarding the above ground cable car.
Shopping
Wonderful little neighborhood organic grocery shop where you can get locally sourced produce and other natural wares.
25 locals recommend
Buffalo Whole Food & Grain Co
598 Castro StWonderful little neighborhood organic grocery shop where you can get locally sourced produce and other natural wares.
This is a bigger grocery store with a larger variety of groceries and necessities including beer and alcohol.
277 locals recommend
Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California StThis is a bigger grocery store with a larger variety of groceries and necessities including beer and alcohol.