Guidebook for San Francisco

Carrie
Guidebook for San Francisco

Food Scene

Voted one of the best pizza places in the country. Wait for a table and a wood-fired pizza, or grab a slice next door for takeaway or sitting at a sidewalk table and people watching.
177 locals recommend
Tony's Pizza Napoletana
1570 Stockton St
177 locals recommend
Voted one of the best pizza places in the country. Wait for a table and a wood-fired pizza, or grab a slice next door for takeaway or sitting at a sidewalk table and people watching.
Fresh seafood including a great raw bar nightly. Perfect for afternoon champagne and oysters at a sidewalk table.
Ferry Plaza Seafood
653 Union Street
Fresh seafood including a great raw bar nightly. Perfect for afternoon champagne and oysters at a sidewalk table.
This is a great old-school Italian spot right on the cable car line! Catch a ride back to the neighborhood and grab dinner, or just watch all the tourists on board as they pass by.
25 locals recommend
Trattoria Contadina
1800 Mason St
25 locals recommend
This is a great old-school Italian spot right on the cable car line! Catch a ride back to the neighborhood and grab dinner, or just watch all the tourists on board as they pass by.
One of my favorites. A great local scene for cocktails and classic Italian fare. Sit at the bar to enjoy the crowd and the outstanding bartenders...or stop by during a Giants game for a one-of-a-kind experience!
47 locals recommend
Original Joe's
601 Union St
47 locals recommend
One of my favorites. A great local scene for cocktails and classic Italian fare. Sit at the bar to enjoy the crowd and the outstanding bartenders...or stop by during a Giants game for a one-of-a-kind experience!
Another local favorite, Park Tavern was voted a best new restaurant as soon as it opened. The interior is chic and stylish and the crowd is always lively. Sit at the bar, order a delicious hand-made cocktail and be sure to get the deviled eggs (2 per person as one is never enough)!
95 locals recommend
Park Tavern
1652 Stockton St
95 locals recommend
Another local favorite, Park Tavern was voted a best new restaurant as soon as it opened. The interior is chic and stylish and the crowd is always lively. Sit at the bar, order a delicious hand-made cocktail and be sure to get the deviled eggs (2 per person as one is never enough)!
Inspired by Mexican street food, it's a lively place for authentic food, killer drinks (margaritas!) or Sunday brunch.
60 locals recommend
Don Pistos
510 Union St
60 locals recommend
Inspired by Mexican street food, it's a lively place for authentic food, killer drinks (margaritas!) or Sunday brunch.
A North Beach institution, stop in (though there's usually a line but always worth it) for a slice of deep-dish and a draft beer. Cash only and the bartenders always play killer music! Perfect for a late-night bite.
89 locals recommend
Golden Boy Pizza
542 Green St
89 locals recommend
A North Beach institution, stop in (though there's usually a line but always worth it) for a slice of deep-dish and a draft beer. Cash only and the bartenders always play killer music! Perfect for a late-night bite.
This is a San Francisco institution just as you enter Chinatown, and must if you're going to say you visited the city!
41 locals recommend
House of Nanking
919 Kearny St
41 locals recommend
This is a San Francisco institution just as you enter Chinatown, and must if you're going to say you visited the city!
The ever-present line out the door is for their always killer breakfast. Go early for a shorter (but worth it) wait and enjoy views of Washington Square Park and all the residents doing their morning Tai Chi!
127 locals recommend
Mama's On Washington Square
1701 Stockton St
127 locals recommend
The ever-present line out the door is for their always killer breakfast. Go early for a shorter (but worth it) wait and enjoy views of Washington Square Park and all the residents doing their morning Tai Chi!
This super-classic, authentic and old-school restaurant embodies the feel of the North Beach neighborhood. Waiters arrive in white coats and black ties, and they even have valet parking...a rarity in the area!
12 locals recommend
North Beach Restaurant
1512 Stockton St
12 locals recommend
This super-classic, authentic and old-school restaurant embodies the feel of the North Beach neighborhood. Waiters arrive in white coats and black ties, and they even have valet parking...a rarity in the area!
A very small and traditional sushi spot right off the Hyde Street cable car line. They always have amazingly fresh fish and fantastic rolls.
16 locals recommend
Okoze Sushi
1207 Union St
16 locals recommend
A very small and traditional sushi spot right off the Hyde Street cable car line. They always have amazingly fresh fish and fantastic rolls.
Another great sushi spot where you can usually get a table or spot at the bar right away. The staff is super friendly and fish is fresh!
14 locals recommend
Sushi On North Beach
745 Columbus Ave
14 locals recommend
Another great sushi spot where you can usually get a table or spot at the bar right away. The staff is super friendly and fish is fresh!
A neighborhood favorite for casual, quick and very tasty Mexican specialties. And they have great margaritas! There are several in the city now and they are all great.
360 locals recommend
Tacolicious
741 Valencia St
360 locals recommend
A neighborhood favorite for casual, quick and very tasty Mexican specialties. And they have great margaritas! There are several in the city now and they are all great.
A small, informal restaurant featuring innovative Asian-fusion fare. It's delicious! They don't take reservations so plan ahead as there is usually a (fast-moving) line.
68 locals recommend
The House
1230 Grant Ave
68 locals recommend
A small, informal restaurant featuring innovative Asian-fusion fare. It's delicious! They don't take reservations so plan ahead as there is usually a (fast-moving) line.
A great Italian restaurant in the heart of old North Beach with a more modern atmosphere and style. Grab seats at the bar and taste wines and don't miss the amazing burrata appetizer!
Vicoletto
550 Green Street
A great Italian restaurant in the heart of old North Beach with a more modern atmosphere and style. Grab seats at the bar and taste wines and don't miss the amazing burrata appetizer!
This well-known favorite of the Beatniks is a great place to get an authentic espresso and people-watch. Don't miss the weekly Caffe Trieste Saturday Music Series at 2pm and 4pm. They call it "a casual, Italianate version of the Lawrence Welk Show, replete with multiple accordions." Fantastic!
70 locals recommend
Caffe Trieste
601 Vallejo St.
70 locals recommend
This well-known favorite of the Beatniks is a great place to get an authentic espresso and people-watch. Don't miss the weekly Caffe Trieste Saturday Music Series at 2pm and 4pm. They call it "a casual, Italianate version of the Lawrence Welk Show, replete with multiple accordions." Fantastic!
This was voted America's Best New Restaurant in 2015...so get a reservation! It's small, sunny and wildly inventive.
105 locals recommend
AL's Place
1499 Valencia Street
105 locals recommend
This was voted America's Best New Restaurant in 2015...so get a reservation! It's small, sunny and wildly inventive.
Fantastic fresh seafood with views of the Bay and Alcatraz. Try the whole Dungeness crab!
9 locals recommend
Franciscan Crab Restaurant
9 locals recommend
Fantastic fresh seafood with views of the Bay and Alcatraz. Try the whole Dungeness crab!
Since 1965 and located right on the wharf, this is a San Francisco original and probably the best old-school seafood joint in town.
29 locals recommend
Scoma's Restaurant
1965 Al Scoma Way
29 locals recommend
Since 1965 and located right on the wharf, this is a San Francisco original and probably the best old-school seafood joint in town.
Named for a road in Italy, they serve classic Italian food and great pizza from the Naples region.
162 locals recommend
A16
2355 Chestnut St
162 locals recommend
Named for a road in Italy, they serve classic Italian food and great pizza from the Naples region.
One of the best (and priciest) in the city, but truly amazing. Voted a Top 100 in the country.
66 locals recommend
Gary Danko
800 North Point St
66 locals recommend
One of the best (and priciest) in the city, but truly amazing. Voted a Top 100 in the country.
The 1930's ambiance at this supper club is an incredible experience. Cocktails, jazz and food on a beautiful alley in the middle of the Financial District.
29 locals recommend
Bix
56 Gold St
29 locals recommend
The 1930's ambiance at this supper club is an incredible experience. Cocktails, jazz and food on a beautiful alley in the middle of the Financial District.

Specializing in beautiful, contemporary and locally-sourced California cuisine. It's a seasonal treat and super popular.
18 locals recommend
Quince
470 Pacific Ave
18 locals recommend
Specializing in beautiful, contemporary and locally-sourced California cuisine. It's a seasonal treat and super popular.
Specializing in beautiful, contemporary and locally-sourced California cuisine and seafood. It's super high-end and super worth it!
14 locals recommend
COI
373 Broadway
14 locals recommend
Specializing in beautiful, contemporary and locally-sourced California cuisine and seafood. It's super high-end and super worth it!
The hottest new American restaurant in SF, serving inventive, family-style meals. The chef won a James Beard Award 2015!
46 locals recommend
The Progress
1525 Fillmore Street
46 locals recommend
The hottest new American restaurant in SF, serving inventive, family-style meals. The chef won a James Beard Award 2015!
A no-frills Nob Hill fish market and classic joint since 1912. Truly amazing and worth the wait for one of 15 seats! Get the freshest seafood and a local Anchor Steam on tap.
145 locals recommend
Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk St
145 locals recommend
A no-frills Nob Hill fish market and classic joint since 1912. Truly amazing and worth the wait for one of 15 seats! Get the freshest seafood and a local Anchor Steam on tap.
One of the city's best from renowned chef Nancy Oakes. Refined American food with great views of the Bay. Great for a romantic dinner or special occasion.
33 locals recommend
Boulevard
1 Mission St
33 locals recommend
One of the city's best from renowned chef Nancy Oakes. Refined American food with great views of the Bay. Great for a romantic dinner or special occasion.
A large, modern space with amazing sushi and inventive Japanese cuisine. A great and lively bar scene in the evenings with great views.
19 locals recommend
Ozumo
161 Steuart St
19 locals recommend
A large, modern space with amazing sushi and inventive Japanese cuisine. A great and lively bar scene in the evenings with great views.
A very trendy Charles Phan eatery serving delicious modern Vietnamese fare in a hip space with bay views. This won the James Beard Award for Best Restaurant in the country 2014 and it's still going strong.
95 locals recommend
The Slanted Door
Ferry Building
95 locals recommend
A very trendy Charles Phan eatery serving delicious modern Vietnamese fare in a hip space with bay views. This won the James Beard Award for Best Restaurant in the country 2014 and it's still going strong.
A classy downtown restaurant with excellent Italian food and a great wine list. Perfect for dinner or join the business crowds during lunch!
15 locals recommend
Perbacco
230 California St
15 locals recommend
A classy downtown restaurant with excellent Italian food and a great wine list. Perfect for dinner or join the business crowds during lunch!
An upscale Mediterranean-inspired restaurant with a fireplace and wood-beamed ceilings. The bar is always lively and the food is rustic and delicious.
80 locals recommend
Kokkari Estiatorio
200 Jackson St
80 locals recommend
An upscale Mediterranean-inspired restaurant with a fireplace and wood-beamed ceilings. The bar is always lively and the food is rustic and delicious.
A tiny and wonderful classic French restaurant on a very quaint and quiet alley downtown. Enjoy champagne and their fabulous pate plate!
13 locals recommend
Cafe Claude
7 Claude Ln
13 locals recommend
A tiny and wonderful classic French restaurant on a very quaint and quiet alley downtown. Enjoy champagne and their fabulous pate plate!
This is one of my favorite French bistros in the city. Choose from all the delicious styles of mussels, with pomme frites and a bottle of wine. Sit outside on the private, pedestrian only alley. It's like a slice of Europe in the middle of downtown.
6 locals recommend
Plouf
40 Belden Pl
6 locals recommend
This is one of my favorite French bistros in the city. Choose from all the delicious styles of mussels, with pomme frites and a bottle of wine. Sit outside on the private, pedestrian only alley. It's like a slice of Europe in the middle of downtown.
This classic venue named for the famed and award-winning chef is a foodie experience. Tasting menus and amazing wines will astound you and your tastebuds.
9 locals recommend
Michael Mina
252 California St
9 locals recommend
This classic venue named for the famed and award-winning chef is a foodie experience. Tasting menus and amazing wines will astound you and your tastebuds.
A small and fabulous wine and tapas bar, Bocadillos hosts a diverse crowd of Bay Area regulars, neighborhood locals, tourists and daily commuters.
Bocadillos
A small and fabulous wine and tapas bar, Bocadillos hosts a diverse crowd of Bay Area regulars, neighborhood locals, tourists and daily commuters.
A sexy, stylish spot inside the boutique Hotel Zelos up on the fifth floor. It features a dramatic film noir inspired dining room and a fully heated outdoor patio above the city.
20 locals recommend
Dirty Habit
12 4th St
20 locals recommend
A sexy, stylish spot inside the boutique Hotel Zelos up on the fifth floor. It features a dramatic film noir inspired dining room and a fully heated outdoor patio above the city.
Inspired by the travels of a gypsy, it combines the sexy playfulness of a 1930s cabaret with the audacious spirit of the 1970s. On a quiet, quaint alley, it's a fun hideaway.
8 locals recommend
Gitane Restaurant & Bar
6 Claude Lane
8 locals recommend
Inspired by the travels of a gypsy, it combines the sexy playfulness of a 1930s cabaret with the audacious spirit of the 1970s. On a quiet, quaint alley, it's a fun hideaway.

Drinks & Nightlife

This very hip and cool dive bar is on a remote alley in the heart of North Beach's bar and nightclub scene. It's just off the lively scene on Broadway and tucked just steps away from the heart of the action.
27 locals recommend
15 Romolo
15 Romolo Pl
27 locals recommend
This very hip and cool dive bar is on a remote alley in the heart of North Beach's bar and nightclub scene. It's just off the lively scene on Broadway and tucked just steps away from the heart of the action.
A Barbary Coast-style saloon inspired by SF in the late 1800's (which featured dance halls, concert saloons, bars, jazz clubs, variety shows, and brothels). It's a lively, hipster spot with excellent hand-crafted cocktails and great live music.
48 locals recommend
Comstock Saloon
155 Columbus Ave
48 locals recommend
A Barbary Coast-style saloon inspired by SF in the late 1800's (which featured dance halls, concert saloons, bars, jazz clubs, variety shows, and brothels). It's a lively, hipster spot with excellent hand-crafted cocktails and great live music.
Don't miss this true dive bar and great sports spot to check out my favorite teams! It's no frills but the pool tables are terrific and the crowd is full of local characters.
Gino and Carlo
548 Green St
Don't miss this true dive bar and great sports spot to check out my favorite teams! It's no frills but the pool tables are terrific and the crowd is full of local characters.
This old-style Belgian bar & restaurant with the biggest beer list in the city! It's a cool underground location and the mussels and frites are fantastic.
19 locals recommend
La Trappe
800 Greenwich St
19 locals recommend
This old-style Belgian bar & restaurant with the biggest beer list in the city! It's a cool underground location and the mussels and frites are fantastic.
One of the most historic bars in all of San Francisco. Opened in 1968, Specs' has been home to a menagerie of misfits, from strippers and poets to longshoremen and merchant marines. It's a true dive.
17 locals recommend
Specs' 12 Adler Museum Cafe
12 William Saroyan Place
17 locals recommend
One of the most historic bars in all of San Francisco. Opened in 1968, Specs' has been home to a menagerie of misfits, from strippers and poets to longshoremen and merchant marines. It's a true dive.
SF's oldest saloon (150+ years) and a classic dive bar with amazing live blues. Order a PBR, a shot of Jameson and get on the dance floor!
31 locals recommend
The Saloon
1232 Grant Ave
31 locals recommend
SF's oldest saloon (150+ years) and a classic dive bar with amazing live blues. Order a PBR, a shot of Jameson and get on the dance floor!
Serving drinks since the Prohibition era, this classy bar has the original, and one of the oldest signs in North Beach.
19 locals recommend
Tony Nik's
1534 Stockton St
19 locals recommend
Serving drinks since the Prohibition era, this classy bar has the original, and one of the oldest signs in North Beach.
Perfect for a quiet drink and bit with local atmosphere. A revamped classic, but still old-school Italian (Beyonce & Jay-Z are investors)!
39 locals recommend
Tosca
242 Columbus Ave
39 locals recommend
Perfect for a quiet drink and bit with local atmosphere. A revamped classic, but still old-school Italian (Beyonce & Jay-Z are investors)!
This is an artsy, old-school bohemian bar across from City Lights Books and Jack Kerouac Alley. Look for grifters, bar flies, and locals upstairs overlooking Columbus Avenue.
57 locals recommend
Vesuvio Cafe
255 Columbus Ave
57 locals recommend
This is an artsy, old-school bohemian bar across from City Lights Books and Jack Kerouac Alley. Look for grifters, bar flies, and locals upstairs overlooking Columbus Avenue.
A Bavarian-inspired beer hall for drinking and dining in the Financial District. Originally built in 1893 but destroyed in the 1906 earthquake, the rebuilt venue features classic German beers and fare. It's a little touch of a communal Oktoberfest year-round!
Schroeder's
240 Front St
A Bavarian-inspired beer hall for drinking and dining in the Financial District. Originally built in 1893 but destroyed in the 1906 earthquake, the rebuilt venue features classic German beers and fare. It's a little touch of a communal Oktoberfest year-round!
A dark, sexy and hip spot in San Francisco's vibrant Mission District. Inventive cocktails and great food make this a restaurant industry favorite, so you know it's good!
282 locals recommend
Beretta
1199 Valencia St
282 locals recommend
A dark, sexy and hip spot in San Francisco's vibrant Mission District. Inventive cocktails and great food make this a restaurant industry favorite, so you know it's good!
A favorite neighborhood cocktail bar where each drink is named after and inspired by their family and loved ones.
38 locals recommend
Harper & Rye
1695 Polk St
38 locals recommend
A favorite neighborhood cocktail bar where each drink is named after and inspired by their family and loved ones.
This stylish wine bar is making a name with amazing cheese, wine and charcuterie. Their small shop called Little Vine in North Beach will have you at hello, and endlessly browsing for amazing take-home goodies.
24 locals recommend
Union Larder
1945 Hyde St
24 locals recommend
This stylish wine bar is making a name with amazing cheese, wine and charcuterie. Their small shop called Little Vine in North Beach will have you at hello, and endlessly browsing for amazing take-home goodies.
Classic handcrafted cocktails & an inventive bar food menu in a dimly lit, rustic space with booths.
137 locals recommend
The Alembic
1725 Haight St
137 locals recommend
Classic handcrafted cocktails & an inventive bar food menu in a dimly lit, rustic space with booths.

Sightseeing

6 locals recommend
Filbert Street
Filbert Street
6 locals recommend
345 locals recommend
Lombard Street
Lombard Street
345 locals recommend
551 locals recommend
Chinatown
551 locals recommend
355 locals recommend
Mission District
355 locals recommend
From fishing boats to clam chowder in a breadbowl to San Francisco's famous sea lions on PIER 39, this popular tourist area is a must see on your first visit...just to say you've been there. It's great for families and is a truly historic spot, despite all the tourists and t-shirts shops.
713 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth St
713 locals recommend
From fishing boats to clam chowder in a breadbowl to San Francisco's famous sea lions on PIER 39, this popular tourist area is a must see on your first visit...just to say you've been there. It's great for families and is a truly historic spot, despite all the tourists and t-shirts shops.
PIER 39 is a festive waterfront marketplace that is one of the city’s most popular (and touristy) attractions. A community of California sea lions has taken up residence and actually live right on the pier. Stroll down to see them...but stay upwind! You'll hear them barking loudly and know you're in the right place.
416 locals recommend
Pier 39
The Embarcadero
416 locals recommend
PIER 39 is a festive waterfront marketplace that is one of the city’s most popular (and touristy) attractions. A community of California sea lions has taken up residence and actually live right on the pier. Stroll down to see them...but stay upwind! You'll hear them barking loudly and know you're in the right place.
Since 1933, this iconic tower sits on top of the City's famed Telegraph Hill. Be sure to see the famous murals inside depicting the Great Depression, and check out the 360-degree view of the city from the observation platform at the top of the tower. If it's lit up in pretty colors, one of our local sports teams is doing particularly well!
545 locals recommend
Coit Tower
545 locals recommend
Since 1933, this iconic tower sits on top of the City's famed Telegraph Hill. Be sure to see the famous murals inside depicting the Great Depression, and check out the 360-degree view of the city from the observation platform at the top of the tower. If it's lit up in pretty colors, one of our local sports teams is doing particularly well!
Get ON the bridge if at all possible. Walk or bike your way across one of the world's most beautiful icons. It's incredible and even more amazing when it's socked in with fog!
1321 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
1321 locals recommend
Get ON the bridge if at all possible. Walk or bike your way across one of the world's most beautiful icons. It's incredible and even more amazing when it's socked in with fog!

Parks & Nature

Landing on the infamous Alcatraz Island is a step back in time, and must-do experience (and a must to get tickets in advance during the summer and holidays)! A national park, all access to is through Alcatraz Cruises, at www.alcatrazcruises.com or 415-981-7625 for tickets. Be sure to include the amazing audio tour (offered in multiple languages) that tells the story of the penitentiary in full detail, including comments from prisoners themselves...or book the night tour for an extra creepy factor!
503 locals recommend
Alcatraz Island
503 locals recommend
Landing on the infamous Alcatraz Island is a step back in time, and must-do experience (and a must to get tickets in advance during the summer and holidays)! A national park, all access to is through Alcatraz Cruises, at www.alcatrazcruises.com or 415-981-7625 for tickets. Be sure to include the amazing audio tour (offered in multiple languages) that tells the story of the penitentiary in full detail, including comments from prisoners themselves...or book the night tour for an extra creepy factor!
This is a true natural wonder of the world and one of the few remaining old-growth coastal redwood groves. It's a beautiful area that will inspire you with the sheer size and age of these beautiful natural wonders and monuments.
660 locals recommend
Muir Woods National Monument
660 locals recommend
This is a true natural wonder of the world and one of the few remaining old-growth coastal redwood groves. It's a beautiful area that will inspire you with the sheer size and age of these beautiful natural wonders and monuments.
Don't expect warm Southern California beaches most of the time, but go and check it out. At the edge of the city, there's a lively surf community, great local spots to watch the waves crash or catch a sunset, and look at the vast horizon.
553 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
La Playa St
553 locals recommend
Don't expect warm Southern California beaches most of the time, but go and check it out. At the edge of the city, there's a lively surf community, great local spots to watch the waves crash or catch a sunset, and look at the vast horizon.
There are literally endless things to do in one of the biggest park's in the country (it's 20% bigger than New York's Central Park). You'll find the de Young Museum, California Academy of Sciences, the Conservatory of Flowers and so much more...including a live buffalo paddock! Check out the article below for all there is to do and pick a few favorites: http://www.sanfrancisco.travel/article/guide-golden-gate-park-top-things-do
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
1721 locals recommend
There are literally endless things to do in one of the biggest park's in the country (it's 20% bigger than New York's Central Park). You'll find the de Young Museum, California Academy of Sciences, the Conservatory of Flowers and so much more...including a live buffalo paddock! Check out the article below for all there is to do and pick a few favorites: http://www.sanfrancisco.travel/article/guide-golden-gate-park-top-things-do

Arts & Culture

207 locals recommend
San Francisco Cable Car Museum
1201 Mason St
207 locals recommend
176 locals recommend
Legion of Honor station
176 locals recommend
90 locals recommend
Walt Disney Family Museum
104 Montgomery St
90 locals recommend
Right in the middle of Golden Gate Park, this iconic museum is worth a trip just to see the cool, industrial copper-covered building and twisted tower. Check out the latest exhibit, or just get access to the tower for a spectacular view of the park and the city just beyond.
1000 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
1000 locals recommend
Right in the middle of Golden Gate Park, this iconic museum is worth a trip just to see the cool, industrial copper-covered building and twisted tower. Check out the latest exhibit, or just get access to the tower for a spectacular view of the park and the city just beyond.

Entertainment & Activities

Since 2013, this is the "first free-standing building in America built for jazz performance and education." Go to: sfjazz.org for show and ticket info and get your groove on!
114 locals recommend
SFJAZZ
201 Franklin St
114 locals recommend
Since 2013, this is the "first free-standing building in America built for jazz performance and education." Go to: sfjazz.org for show and ticket info and get your groove on!
54 locals recommend
Beach Blanket Babylon
678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd
54 locals recommend
This is a great hands-on experience of science, art and technology that literally has "something for everyone." The enormous space right on the waterfront features displays, exhibits and experiments that highlight the wonders of world.
432 locals recommend
Exploratorium
Green Street
432 locals recommend
This is a great hands-on experience of science, art and technology that literally has "something for everyone." The enormous space right on the waterfront features displays, exhibits and experiments that highlight the wonders of world.
Located in the middle of Golden Gate Park, the CA Academy is incredible both inside and out. It's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum, as well as innovative programs in scientific research and education—all under one living roof.
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Dr
816 locals recommend
Located in the middle of Golden Gate Park, the CA Academy is incredible both inside and out. It's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum, as well as innovative programs in scientific research and education—all under one living roof.

Shopping

53 locals recommend
MAC
170 O'Farrell St
53 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
Levi's Store
815 Market St
7 locals recommend
402 locals recommend
Westfield San Francisco Centre
865 Market St
402 locals recommend
53 locals recommend
Fillmore District
53 locals recommend
This iconic and beautiful space was renovated after the 1989 earthquake into a modern artisan marketplace. Now one of the city's most cherished landmarks, peruse handmade goods, local specialty foods, and check out the iconic structure itself, including the famous clocktower that welcomes all to the city. Be sure to go during the weekly Farmer's Market—Tuesday & Thursday: 10am–2pm and Saturday: 8am-2pm for the ultimate experience. Edit
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
679 locals recommend
This iconic and beautiful space was renovated after the 1989 earthquake into a modern artisan marketplace. Now one of the city's most cherished landmarks, peruse handmade goods, local specialty foods, and check out the iconic structure itself, including the famous clocktower that welcomes all to the city. Be sure to go during the weekly Farmer's Market—Tuesday & Thursday: 10am–2pm and Saturday: 8am-2pm for the ultimate experience. Edit
Hayes Valley offers a unique cluster of fun and funky shops, restaurants and boutiques. From vintage, to hand-made to modern, you'll find something here that will always remind you of San Francisco.
223 locals recommend
Hayes Valley
223 locals recommend
Hayes Valley offers a unique cluster of fun and funky shops, restaurants and boutiques. From vintage, to hand-made to modern, you'll find something here that will always remind you of San Francisco.
A shopping mecca with everything from the highest-end boutiques to a few shopping malls that have every brand and store imaginable. Head to Westfield SF Centre for an endless array of stores, then rest your feet at Caffe Rulli on the square for a coffee and some great people watching.
817 locals recommend
Union Square
333 Post St
817 locals recommend
A shopping mecca with everything from the highest-end boutiques to a few shopping malls that have every brand and store imaginable. Head to Westfield SF Centre for an endless array of stores, then rest your feet at Caffe Rulli on the square for a coffee and some great people watching.