Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Popular & delicious Burmese food...just get there early to avoid long lines.
458 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StPopular & delicious Burmese food...just get there early to avoid long lines.
Adorable little cafe for healthy, plant-based food (fresh juices/smoothies, salads, acai bowls, wraps).
11 locals recommend
Nourish Cafe
189 6th AveAdorable little cafe for healthy, plant-based food (fresh juices/smoothies, salads, acai bowls, wraps).
Incredible restaurant with seasonal, contemporary American cuisine and hand crafted cocktails. Reserve in advance. (Open for lunch/brunch too)
76 locals recommend
Spruce
3640 Sacramento StIncredible restaurant with seasonal, contemporary American cuisine and hand crafted cocktails. Reserve in advance. (Open for lunch/brunch too)
Delicious traditional Japanese cuisine - some of the best sushi in the city. $75 7-course omakase menu plus a la carte options.
16 locals recommend
Wako Japanese Restaurant
211 Clement StDelicious traditional Japanese cuisine - some of the best sushi in the city. $75 7-course omakase menu plus a la carte options.
Le Soleil
133 Clement StVietnamese restaurant with French influences.
Arguello
50 Moraga AveMexican restaurant in the Presidio National Park - sit outside & enjoy a margarita :)
Garibaldis Restaurant
347 Presidio AveNeighborhood Italian restaurant.
Tiny French bakery - delicious croissants! Voted the "Best new bakery in the US" in 2016 by Bon Apetit....hence, now there can be long lines. Get there early.
77 locals recommend
Arsicault Bakery
397 Arguello BlvdTiny French bakery - delicious croissants! Voted the "Best new bakery in the US" in 2016 by Bon Apetit....hence, now there can be long lines. Get there early.
The Richfield
195 5th AveTiny coffee shop a few blocks from our home. Great coffee and pastries.
Shopping
Green Apple Books
506 Clement StAmazing used bookstore - rated one of the best in the Bay Area.
Creative shop that carries design-centric goods (such as books, prints, homewares, clothing) and items by local artists.
15 locals recommend
Park Life
220 Clement StCreative shop that carries design-centric goods (such as books, prints, homewares, clothing) and items by local artists.
March
3075 Sacramento StBeautifully curated & high-end culinary supplies.
Parks & Nature
A lovely park for a stroll and it loops alongside a small lake. There is a recently renovated playground for kids at the west end and a large grassy field.
21 locals recommend
Mountain Lake Park
98 Funston AveA lovely park for a stroll and it loops alongside a small lake. There is a recently renovated playground for kids at the west end and a large grassy field.
A charming little park with views of the Golden Gate Bridge. There is a fun playground for kids and hiking trails behind the park.
13 locals recommend
Julius Kahn Playground
Spruce StreetA charming little park with views of the Golden Gate Bridge. There is a fun playground for kids and hiking trails behind the park.
Beautiful beach with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge & the Marin Headlands.
349 locals recommend
Baker Beach
Beautiful beach with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge & the Marin Headlands.
Great neighborhood playground for both toddlers and older kids. Nice stop with the littles after lunch/shopping on Sacramento Street.
Presidio Heights Playground
3437 Clay StGreat neighborhood playground for both toddlers and older kids. Nice stop with the littles after lunch/shopping on Sacramento Street.
Beautiful trails right next to our house for hiking or jogging.
383 locals recommend
Presidio of San Francisco
Beautiful trails right next to our house for hiking or jogging.
Entertainment & Activities
Presidio Golf Course
300 Finley RdPublic golf course
Sightseeing
"Spire" by Andy Goldsworthy - environmental art installation accessed from a trail behind the golf course.
12 locals recommend
Spire by Andy Goldsworthy
Arguello Boulevard"Spire" by Andy Goldsworthy - environmental art installation accessed from a trail behind the golf course.
Views of the Bay over the Presidio National Park - walkable from our house.
6 locals recommend
Inspiration Point station
Views of the Bay over the Presidio National Park - walkable from our house.
Arts & Culture
Fine Arts museum with amazing architecture. Go to the top of the "tower" for beautiful 360 views of the city.
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrFine Arts museum with amazing architecture. Go to the top of the "tower" for beautiful 360 views of the city.
One of the city's oldest cinemas, showcasing classic and independent films.
20 locals recommend
Vogue Theatre
3290 Sacramento StOne of the city's oldest cinemas, showcasing classic and independent films.
Essentials
Local grocery store - great butcher, fresh fish, produce. (located in the Laurel Village shopping strip)
36 locals recommend
Bryan's
Local grocery store - great butcher, fresh fish, produce. (located in the Laurel Village shopping strip)
Our favorite local wine shop (in the Laurel Village shopping center)
6 locals recommend
Wine Impression
3461 California StOur favorite local wine shop (in the Laurel Village shopping center)
Small shopping center with Bryan's & CalMart groceries, Walgreens, Starbucks, etc.
13 locals recommend
Laurel Village
3445 California StSmall shopping center with Bryan's & CalMart groceries, Walgreens, Starbucks, etc.