Guidebook for San Francisco
Shopping
If you want the freshest ice cream possible then Smitten is the place for you. Its made per order, you really can't get any better than that.
216 locals recommend
Smitten Ice Cream
432 Octavia StIf you want the freshest ice cream possible then Smitten is the place for you. Its made per order, you really can't get any better than that.
Perfect for sweet treats. Delightful confections like hand-made salted caramel and chocolates imported from all over the world.
21 locals recommend
Miette
449 Octavia StPerfect for sweet treats. Delightful confections like hand-made salted caramel and chocolates imported from all over the world.
Paxton Gate
824 Valencia StTaxidermy, really really cool taxidermy.
Drinks & Nightlife
Charming French bistro. Quite possibly the best French onion soup I've ever had!!! The other dishes are passably good, but no way near as mind-blowing as the soup.
121 locals recommend
Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
398 Hayes StCharming French bistro. Quite possibly the best French onion soup I've ever had!!! The other dishes are passably good, but no way near as mind-blowing as the soup.
Orbit Room
1900 Market StGrab an old fashioned and slice of pizza!
Biergarten
424 Octavia StThe only kid-friendly bar in town!
Amazing for small bites and cocktails or a full meal. Big social space, must do!
504 locals recommend
Nopa
560 Divisadero StAmazing for small bites and cocktails or a full meal. Big social space, must do!
Everything Else
Yoga Tree Hayes
519 Hayes StGreat for a drop-in yoga class.
San Francisco Zen Center
300 Page StDrop in meditation sessions every day.
Arts & Culture
Some of the best cultural events in town are held at the opera.
150 locals recommend
San Francisco Opera
301 Van Ness AveSome of the best cultural events in town are held at the opera.
Always fresh modern art mixed with the classics. Open late on Thursdays.
813 locals recommend
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StAlways fresh modern art mixed with the classics. Open late on Thursdays.
Check out the academy on Thursday nights for neon lit jelly fish and cocktails.
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrCheck out the academy on Thursday nights for neon lit jelly fish and cocktails.
Sightseeing
Civic Center
Check out the heart of San Francisco monuments.
Painted Ladies
Hayes StreetSF landmark along the lovely Alamo Square park.
Food Scene
Brunch is a weekly holiday in San Francisco. Check out Straw, just around the corner.
43 locals recommend
Straw
203 Octavia BoulevardBrunch is a weekly holiday in San Francisco. Check out Straw, just around the corner.
Samovar Tea Lounge
297 Page StreetEvery kind of tea and treat imaginable. Cool space, free wifi.
Patxi's Pizza
511 Hayes StDeep dish Chicago-style pizza! So good.
This is the quintessential SF dining experience. Local, organic amazingly delicious. Great service and a menu that changes daily.
30 locals recommend
Bar Jules
609 Hayes StreetThis is the quintessential SF dining experience. Local, organic amazingly delicious. Great service and a menu that changes daily.
Domo
511 Laguna StOrder the fish tacos. Srsly.