Guidebook for South San Francisco
Sightseeing
Bernal Hill Trail
Bernal Hill TrailSpectacular views on a clear day!
Food Scene
Starbucks
501 San Mateo AveNearest coffee shop
Bertolucci's
421 Cypress AveOne of the best Italian restaurants in the area!
Ristorante Milano
1448 Pacific AveA favorite Italian restaurant
Blue Plate
3218 Mission StDelicious American restaurant
Joe's Taco Lounge & Salsaria
382 Miller AveHundreds of hot sauce options!
Wild Flour Bread
140 Bohemian HwyThe BEST bakery I have ever visited in my life.
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveA beautiful food experience
Moss Beach Distillery
140 Beach WayStop in and have a burger, see if you spot the Blue Lady.
Nihon Whisky Lounge
1779 Folsom StSome of the best nigiri in the city!
Blowfish Sushi
2170 Bryant StreetSome of the most diverse sushi rolls in the city!
Cafe Borrone
1010 El Camino RealWeekend Brunch!
Philz Coffee
2248 Westborough BlvdThe best coffee in the bay area, try any Philz around!
Taqueria El Farolito
2950 24th StTacos and burritos, delish!
Bounty Hunter
975 1st StA little wine, a little bbq, downtown Napa
Los Altos Grill
233 3rd StMost importantly, the jalapeno cornbread
Entertainment & Activities
Because where else in the US can you freeze your tail off while watching baseball in July? Wear layers and go visit one of the most beautiful ballparks in the nation!
596 locals recommend
Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays PlazaBecause where else in the US can you freeze your tail off while watching baseball in July? Wear layers and go visit one of the most beautiful ballparks in the nation!
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StGreat for kids and sight-seeing!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Royal Cuckoo
3202 Mission StA favorite for well-crafted cocktails
The 500 Club
500 Guerrero StA favorite dive bar
The View Lounge
780 Mission StA wonderful bar in a hotel with spectacular views!
Terrapin Crossroads
100 Yacht Club DrGreat cocktails, food and live music!
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
390 Capistrano RdTasty beer, fire pits, and a gorgeous view of HMB.
The Alembic
1725 Haight StWonderfully crafted cocktails and tasty snacks!
A hidden gem on the north side of the bay, sit outside and cuddle next to the fire under some warm blankets with cocktails!
9 locals recommend
Farley Bar
602 Murray CirA hidden gem on the north side of the bay, sit outside and cuddle next to the fire under some warm blankets with cocktails!
A cozy spot for fish and chips and a Guinness after a day at the beach or Muir Woods!
68 locals recommend
Pelican Inn
10 Pacific WayA cozy spot for fish and chips and a Guinness after a day at the beach or Muir Woods!
West of Pecos
550 Valencia StTry the fried chicken and the fish tacos!
A favorite wine bar, great cheese plate and wonderful dessert wines.
14 locals recommend
Nectar Wine Lounge
3330 Steiner StA favorite wine bar, great cheese plate and wonderful dessert wines.
A snug little wine bar with a fantastic a la carte menu of cheeses, breads, fruits, and charcuterie!
33 locals recommend
Hôtel Biron
45 Rose StA snug little wine bar with a fantastic a la carte menu of cheeses, breads, fruits, and charcuterie!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island StOne of the few Whole Foods in the US with it's own bar!
Everything Else
A favorite for moderately priced wine that is excellent in quality across the board.
25 locals recommend
Picchetti Brothers Winery
13100 Montebello RdA favorite for moderately priced wine that is excellent in quality across the board.
Picchetti Ranch Preserve
13100 Montebello RdGreat for hiking
Rancho San Antonio County Park
Incredible wildcat sightings!
Robinson Family Vineyards
5880 Silverado TrailReservations required, but a wonderful vineyard to visit
Sullivan Rutherford Estate
1090 Galleron RdReservations required, but what a great tour!
Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F Kennedy DrWhere lovely things bloom
My favorite hike in California - this 8 mile out and back hike features a number of different landscapes and a beautiful waterfall at land's end. Come prepared for a 3-6 hour hike, with lunch!
Alamere Falls Trail
My favorite hike in California - this 8 mile out and back hike features a number of different landscapes and a beautiful waterfall at land's end. Come prepared for a 3-6 hour hike, with lunch!
Rose Garden
A stunning rose garden in full bloom by June!
Wine Affairs
1435 The AlamedaA tasty treat after a stroll through downtown San Jose
Watercourse Way
165 Channing AveRelax in a private room with hot tub, sauna, steam room, etc.