Guidebook for San Francisco
Essentials
Closet place to get coffee! Or enjoy a bountiful breakfast, scrumptious sandwich, or a delectable dinner.
60 locals recommend
Le Beau Market
1263 Leavenworth StCloset place to get coffee! Or enjoy a bountiful breakfast, scrumptious sandwich, or a delectable dinner.
Sightseeing
Whether Episcopalian or not, Grace Cathedral is worth a visit. Established in 1849, Gold Rush era, it's stain glass windows, labyrinths, & the acoustics are stunning. http://www.gracecathedral.org
165 locals recommend
Grace Cathedral
1100 California StWhether Episcopalian or not, Grace Cathedral is worth a visit. Established in 1849, Gold Rush era, it's stain glass windows, labyrinths, & the acoustics are stunning. http://www.gracecathedral.org
Lombard is walking distance from the apartment, take advantage so you don't have to sit in the traffic!
71 locals recommend
Lombard Street
Lombard StreetLombard is walking distance from the apartment, take advantage so you don't have to sit in the traffic!
Beautiful structure, lake, and park area. Also, if you're a movie buff it appeared in Vertigo, So I Married an Axe Murderer, The Rock, and My Name Is Kahn.
463 locals recommend
Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon StBeautiful structure, lake, and park area. Also, if you're a movie buff it appeared in Vertigo, So I Married an Axe Murderer, The Rock, and My Name Is Kahn.
Aquatic Park Pier
Aquatic Park PierGreat views.
A San Francisco staple.
217 locals recommend
The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point StA San Francisco staple.
A San Francisco staple. Kid-friendly (just keep your eyes on them, it's crowded.)
416 locals recommend
Pier 39
The EmbarcaderoA San Francisco staple. Kid-friendly (just keep your eyes on them, it's crowded.)
Historic bathing house ruins circa 1894. Great to wander around! Bring good shoes and a jacket.
http://bit.ly/1fuXYk6
246 locals recommend
Sutro Baths
1004 Point Lobos AveHistoric bathing house ruins circa 1894. Great to wander around! Bring good shoes and a jacket.
http://bit.ly/1fuXYk6
Great trail to see that SF isn't just an urban jungle but also a place with lots of natural beauty. Great view of the Golden Gate Bridge as well.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailGreat trail to see that SF isn't just an urban jungle but also a place with lots of natural beauty. Great view of the Golden Gate Bridge as well.
Often have performances or live music in the evening. Gorgeous during the holiday season.
817 locals recommend
Union Square
333 Post StOften have performances or live music in the evening. Gorgeous during the holiday season.
Some of the best people watching in San Francisco. Take a picnic and a blanket, grab a six-pack or a bottle of wine, and relax. Kids' playground included.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetSome of the best people watching in San Francisco. Take a picnic and a blanket, grab a six-pack or a bottle of wine, and relax. Kids' playground included.
Misión San Francisco de Asís was founded June 29, 1776. It is both the oldest original intact Mission in California and the oldest building in San Francisco. So much history in such a small area.
63 locals recommend
Mission Dolores
Misión San Francisco de Asís was founded June 29, 1776. It is both the oldest original intact Mission in California and the oldest building in San Francisco. So much history in such a small area.
Enjoy the beauty and serenity of San Francisco with a walk through the Presidio, a park and former military base.
Ecology Trail
Ecology TrailEnjoy the beauty and serenity of San Francisco with a walk through the Presidio, a park and former military base.
Come hear and witness an amazing chapter in our country's history. A small place in actuality but bigger than life from popular culture.
503 locals recommend
Alcatraz Island
Come hear and witness an amazing chapter in our country's history. A small place in actuality but bigger than life from popular culture.
3,000 it served as a fishing and hunting site for Coastal Miwok Indians. The Ellis Island of the West coast, from 1910-1940, the island processed hundreds of thousands of immigrants. Enjoy the trails.
107 locals recommend
Angel Island Café
Main Street3,000 it served as a fishing and hunting site for Coastal Miwok Indians. The Ellis Island of the West coast, from 1910-1940, the island processed hundreds of thousands of immigrants. Enjoy the trails.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you need a place to watch the game, play pool or shuffle board, come here.
29 locals recommend
The Red Room
1390 California StIf you need a place to watch the game, play pool or shuffle board, come here.
Provides an amazing 360 degree view of San Francisco. Even on a foggy night it's views can't be beat. Just be sure to wear non-running shoes and pants, no scrubs allowed.
104 locals recommend
Top of the Mark
999 California StProvides an amazing 360 degree view of San Francisco. Even on a foggy night it's views can't be beat. Just be sure to wear non-running shoes and pants, no scrubs allowed.
Very chill and low-key. They have a huge fireplace also. Pool table and smoking room included.
30 locals recommend
Bacchus Kirk
925 Bush StVery chill and low-key. They have a huge fireplace also. Pool table and smoking room included.
The tiniest wine bar in San Francisco! Stools for 6, plush chairs for 4, and standing room for about 6 more. Excellent wines, severs are very knowledgeable.
10 locals recommend
Bacchus Wine Bar
1954 Hyde StThe tiniest wine bar in San Francisco! Stools for 6, plush chairs for 4, and standing room for about 6 more. Excellent wines, severs are very knowledgeable.
The tiniest pub in SF! But owner James' believes the more the merrier so pile on in! Observe the rules (posted on the wall opposite the bar), be friendly and you'll have a great time!
13 locals recommend
Black Horse London Pub
1514 Union StThe tiniest pub in SF! But owner James' believes the more the merrier so pile on in! Observe the rules (posted on the wall opposite the bar), be friendly and you'll have a great time!
Better known for their food than for their beers, this spacious warehouse-like space is stunning in it's minimalist approach. Includes a small patio, great for day drinking.
148 locals recommend
Southern Pacific Brewing
620 Treat AveBetter known for their food than for their beers, this spacious warehouse-like space is stunning in it's minimalist approach. Includes a small patio, great for day drinking.
One of SF's original breweries. Outstanding brews and food to match.
177 locals recommend
Magnolia Brewing - Haight
1398 Haight StOne of SF's original breweries. Outstanding brews and food to match.
This places gets packed but if you're hitting up SF breweries it's a must. My favorite, their Hell or High Watermelon Wheat.
65 locals recommend
21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant
563 2nd StThis places gets packed but if you're hitting up SF breweries it's a must. My favorite, their Hell or High Watermelon Wheat.
One of the coolest brewing operations in SF, they're laid back, fun, and passionate about good beer. Be sure to check the hours before going. On Fridays food trucks are often invited.
33 locals recommend
Speakeasy Ales & Lagers
1195 Evans AveOne of the coolest brewing operations in SF, they're laid back, fun, and passionate about good beer. Be sure to check the hours before going. On Fridays food trucks are often invited.
If you like live jazz and blues, this is the place to be. The crowd's a mix and the beer is cheap.
48 locals recommend
Boom Boom Room
1601 Fillmore StIf you like live jazz and blues, this is the place to be. The crowd's a mix and the beer is cheap.
Entertainment & Activities
A little bit of green on the top of the hill with lots of great sitting areas and a kids playground. Bring your partner, puppy, or progeny.
72 locals recommend
Huntington Park
A little bit of green on the top of the hill with lots of great sitting areas and a kids playground. Bring your partner, puppy, or progeny.
Great place to go for a walk or a run. If you're feeling energetic you can make it all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge. (Just be sure to pack a jacket.)
34 locals recommend
Crissy Field Center station
Great place to go for a walk or a run. If you're feeling energetic you can make it all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge. (Just be sure to pack a jacket.)
Kid-friendly but also so much fun for adults! www.houseofair.com/
54 locals recommend
House of Air Trampoline Park
926 Mason StKid-friendly but also so much fun for adults! www.houseofair.com/
Food Scene
Best hole-in-the-wall on California St. Open Tuesday-Sunday, you can't beat their hearty meals. BYOB allowed. Just be warned, it's a tiny space! Menu here: http://bit.ly/1dNSumd
29 locals recommend
Cordon Bleu Vietnamese Restaurant
1574 California StBest hole-in-the-wall on California St. Open Tuesday-Sunday, you can't beat their hearty meals. BYOB allowed. Just be warned, it's a tiny space! Menu here: http://bit.ly/1dNSumd
Good coffee and snacks. A great space with cool staff. Loads of outlets if you need to work on your laptop or plug in your phone.
37 locals recommend
Another Cafe
1191 Pine StGood coffee and snacks. A great space with cool staff. Loads of outlets if you need to work on your laptop or plug in your phone.
Triptych
1155 Folsom StreetDelicious. On sunny days they have a nice outdoor patio.
Delancey Street Restaurant
600 The EmbarcaderoAmazing food, outstanding service. Great brunch.
Super Duper Burgers
721 Market StDelicious.
Le Colonial
20 Cosmo PlDelicious food, great atmosphere. Live music some nights!
It's a cute hole in the wall. The service is friendly, the rolls and sushi delicious, and the prices are reasonable.
16 locals recommend
Nara
1515 Polk StIt's a cute hole in the wall. The service is friendly, the rolls and sushi delicious, and the prices are reasonable.
620 Jones St
620 Jones StreetOne word: brunch.
Food at it's finest. Attention to detail and a fantastic atmosphere makes this a great date night. (If your idea of a good meal means a heaping plateful though, you'll be disappointed.)
49 locals recommend
Olea
1494 California StFood at it's finest. Attention to detail and a fantastic atmosphere makes this a great date night. (If your idea of a good meal means a heaping plateful though, you'll be disappointed.)
Chai-Yo
1331 Polk StreetReally, really good Thai food, and really affordable prices. Good atmosphere too!
Everything Else
Recharge Medical
1456 California StBliss. Great staff, relaxing atmosphere.
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin St6 stories of books, computers, and art displays.
TCHO
3100 San Pablo AveIMHO, a much better chocolatier than Ghirardelli Square. They even offer daily tours!
Fun farmers' market Saturday morning. Beautiful architecture, great restaurants, & fun shops all the time.
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
Fun farmers' market Saturday morning. Beautiful architecture, great restaurants, & fun shops all the time.
Ever heard of sensory deprivation tanks? Also known as flotation therapy, here's your opportunity to try one, these are extra larges too.
Zazen - Yoga / Massage / Meditation / Flotation / Acupuncture / Psychotherapy
2219 Filbert StreetEver heard of sensory deprivation tanks? Also known as flotation therapy, here's your opportunity to try one, these are extra larges too.
Arts & Culture
Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin StGreat collections and changes exhibits.
Seeing the origins of what became the Disney brand, as well as original drawings by Disney himself was amazing! Located in a lovely area as well.
90 locals recommend
Walt Disney Family Museum
104 Montgomery StSeeing the origins of what became the Disney brand, as well as original drawings by Disney himself was amazing! Located in a lovely area as well.
This place is AWESOME! whether your 2, 22, or 222 there's so much to explore there.
432 locals recommend
Exploratorium
Green StreetThis place is AWESOME! whether your 2, 22, or 222 there's so much to explore there.
Second only to the SF MOMA IMHO. Great collection and offers some of the most amazing exhibits.
208 locals recommend
Legion of Honor
100 34th AveSecond only to the SF MOMA IMHO. Great collection and offers some of the most amazing exhibits.
Held every Sunday (weather permitting) in GG Park, LitP is the longest-running swing dance “venue" in SF. Great free show! Free beginner swing dance lesson at 12pm. No experience or partner required!
11 locals recommend
lindy in the park
14 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrHeld every Sunday (weather permitting) in GG Park, LitP is the longest-running swing dance “venue" in SF. Great free show! Free beginner swing dance lesson at 12pm. No experience or partner required!
The oldest existing public conservatory in the western hemisphere, with lovely rooms and great exhibits.
232 locals recommend
Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F Kennedy DrThe oldest existing public conservatory in the western hemisphere, with lovely rooms and great exhibits.
Take me out to the ball game! If you can't afford tickets watch an inning through the gates located on the San Francisco Trail between 3rd Street and the Giants Promenade.
596 locals recommend
Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays PlazaTake me out to the ball game! If you can't afford tickets watch an inning through the gates located on the San Francisco Trail between 3rd Street and the Giants Promenade.
Small but worth the visit if you love the medium of cartoons. www.cartoonart.org/
15 locals recommend
Cartoon Art Museum
781 Beach StSmall but worth the visit if you love the medium of cartoons. www.cartoonart.org/
Great views of the Bay, and if it's open an amazing mural. If you're not driving up be prepared for a hike of incredible verticalness.
545 locals recommend
Coit Tower
Great views of the Bay, and if it's open an amazing mural. If you're not driving up be prepared for a hike of incredible verticalness.
The Castro Theatre was built in 1922. It is one of the few remaining movie palaces in the nation from the 1920s that is still in operation, complete with a Wurlitzer organ. www.castrotheatre.com
332 locals recommend
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StThe Castro Theatre was built in 1922. It is one of the few remaining movie palaces in the nation from the 1920s that is still in operation, complete with a Wurlitzer organ. www.castrotheatre.com
Yerba Buena Gardens
750 Howard StPark oasis in downtown.
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
701 Mission StGreat exhibits. Lots of art programs.