Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Fantastic Breakfast, great lunch. You can't go wrong here. The Pain Perdu cannot be missed.
24 locals recommend
The Butler And The Chef Bistro
155 South Park StreetFantastic Breakfast, great lunch. You can't go wrong here. The Pain Perdu cannot be missed.
Not your average Grilled Cheese Sandwich, they have fresh, fantastic bread, delicious cheeses, and even a Mac & Cheese Sandwich! Who could ask for more?
26 locals recommend
The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen - S Park St
1 S Park StNot your average Grilled Cheese Sandwich, they have fresh, fantastic bread, delicious cheeses, and even a Mac & Cheese Sandwich! Who could ask for more?
Zero Zero
826 Folsom StExcellent Neapolitan-style pizza. Maybe the best in town.
Espetus Churrascaria - San Francisco
1686 Market StreetFun, all-you-can-meat dining.
Alexander's Steakhouse
448 Brannan StFancy, insanely expensive restaurant. Good steak though.
Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
1 Ferry PlazaGet some fresh produce!
Mission District
Tons of different restaurants!
Drinks & Nightlife
Mars Bar & Restaurant
798 Brannan StCheap drinks, nice atmosphere, and good food.
25 Lusk
25 Lusk StFancy bar. High prices, but beautiful.
Bar and Nightclub with Free Nights.
See:
http://www.sfstation.com/f8-1192-folsom-b38553182
They have a couple of free nights, like Stamina Drum & Bass on Sunday Nights
22 locals recommend
F8
1192 Folsom StreetBar and Nightclub with Free Nights.
See:
http://www.sfstation.com/f8-1192-folsom-b38553182
They have a couple of free nights, like Stamina Drum & Bass on Sunday Nights
Underground SF
424 Haight StBar and Club. See http://undergroundsf.com/ . ShelterSF is a free event on Tuesdays.
Napa Valley
Go early and sample some fine wines of the area.
Sonoma County
Sample Sonoma wines!
Parks & Nature
Lots of trails, lots of things to see. It's a great place for running, and cars aren't allowed in on Sundays. It's not terribly close; uber recommended.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
Lots of trails, lots of things to see. It's a great place for running, and cars aren't allowed in on Sundays. It's not terribly close; uber recommended.
In GG Park, great for kids and adults alike. Show up on time or you won't be able to get in. It's a great place to just wander around.
182 locals recommend
San Francisco Botanical Garden
1199 9th AveIn GG Park, great for kids and adults alike. Show up on time or you won't be able to get in. It's a great place to just wander around.
Great 3.1 (5km) trail. You have beautiful views of the oceans and it's not too strenuous (You can bring kids). Bonus: You get an excellent view of Golden Gate Bridge
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailGreat 3.1 (5km) trail. You have beautiful views of the oceans and it's not too strenuous (You can bring kids). Bonus: You get an excellent view of Golden Gate Bridge
Presidio Heights Playground
3437 Clay StGreat place for the kids. Short trails and beautiful views.
Walking on side of the bridge, biking on the other. Driving in the middle :)
1321 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeWalking on side of the bridge, biking on the other. Driving in the middle :)
Hiking, huge trees, great location. Don't miss it if you like the outdoors.
Muir Woods Park Community Association
40 Ridge AveHiking, huge trees, great location. Don't miss it if you like the outdoors.
Essentials
Safeway
298 King StIt's just a grocery store like any other!
Trader Joe's
555 9th StAnother more "Boutique" Grocery store.
Shopping
They have custom made bags, shoes, clothes, jackets, and everything cool. High end gear.
Chrome Industries - San Francisco Shop & Coffee
580 4th StreetThey have custom made bags, shoes, clothes, jackets, and everything cool. High end gear.
Cheap emergency socks and undergarments. They also have various sundries on sale. Good prices.
28 locals recommend
Ross Dress for Less
2300 16th StCheap emergency socks and undergarments. They also have various sundries on sale. Good prices.
All the clothes you can afford (Probably not much :) ). They have a wonderful section of fragrances downstairs.
9 locals recommend
Barneys New York, San Francisco
77 O'Farrell StAll the clothes you can afford (Probably not much :) ). They have a wonderful section of fragrances downstairs.
You've got a little bit of everything in Union Square. It's a bit pricey, but it's a good place to people-watch and shop.
817 locals recommend
Union Square
333 Post StYou've got a little bit of everything in Union Square. It's a bit pricey, but it's a good place to people-watch and shop.
Arts & Culture
Beautifully renovated SF Library. Worth checking out.
33 locals recommend
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin StBeautifully renovated SF Library. Worth checking out.
Deceptively large from initial inspection. Lots of interesting and historic artwork. BofA customers get a special discount. They also have a symphonic organ that they play at least weekly.
176 locals recommend
Legion of Honor station
Deceptively large from initial inspection. Lots of interesting and historic artwork. BofA customers get a special discount. They also have a symphonic organ that they play at least weekly.
Sightseeing
The center of the hippy scene. Now a bunch of little shops. Don't go there with too high of expectations, but there are plenty of things to do there. It also runs right into Golden Gate Park.
379 locals recommend
Haight-Ashbury
The center of the hippy scene. Now a bunch of little shops. Don't go there with too high of expectations, but there are plenty of things to do there. It also runs right into Golden Gate Park.