Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Bernie's
3966 24th StExcellent coffee with free WiFi and indoor seating for laptop work
Saru Sushi Bar
3856 24th StUpscale sushi.
Less expensive (than nearby Saru) sushi. Our family favorite on weeknights.
27 locals recommend
Hamano Sushi
1332 Castro StLess expensive (than nearby Saru) sushi. Our family favorite on weeknights.
Great American breakfast. Very popular during weekend primetime hours (10am to 1pm).
121 locals recommend
Toast Eatery
1748 Church StGreat American breakfast. Very popular during weekend primetime hours (10am to 1pm).
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StExcellent (though expensive!) local grocery.
Everything Else
Walgreens
1333 Castro StClosest pharmacy.
MUNI stops:
J-Church (light rail to downtown)
48 Bus (runs along 24th St from Noe to the Mission)
24 Bus (to the Castro and all the way to the Marina)
6 locals recommend
Church St & 24th St station
MUNI stops:
J-Church (light rail to downtown)
48 Bus (runs along 24th St from Noe to the Mission)
24 Bus (to the Castro and all the way to the Marina)
Sightseeing
SF's best people watching on a sunny day. The park has a huge, brand new playground for children.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetSF's best people watching on a sunny day. The park has a huge, brand new playground for children.
Amazing views from Twin Peaks.
Walk directly uphill on 23rd street and wind your way to the Twin Peaks for incredible views of San Francisco. This is a steep and steady hill that you can take at any pace you like and wonderful houses and streets to stroll by as you make your way to the top.
727 locals recommend
Twin Peaks
Amazing views from Twin Peaks.
Walk directly uphill on 23rd street and wind your way to the Twin Peaks for incredible views of San Francisco. This is a steep and steady hill that you can take at any pace you like and wonderful houses and streets to stroll by as you make your way to the top.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local beer and delicious food. A nice place around the corner to grab a drink or enjoy dinner.
39 locals recommend
Caskhouse
3853 24th StreetGreat local beer and delicious food. A nice place around the corner to grab a drink or enjoy dinner.
Parks & Nature
Lovely 3-mile or so hike with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Ocean Beach and Sutro Baths.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailLovely 3-mile or so hike with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Ocean Beach and Sutro Baths.
Entertainment & Activities
Amazing movie theater with a tremendous variety of movies and infamous "sing-alongs" to favorite musicals and Disney flicks. Incredible organ and delicious popcorn.
332 locals recommend
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StAmazing movie theater with a tremendous variety of movies and infamous "sing-alongs" to favorite musicals and Disney flicks. Incredible organ and delicious popcorn.