Victoria's Guidebook
Food scene
If you’re gluten free, I highly recommend the GF scone, brownie, and muffin in that order.
For a wheat-free option, the cowgirl cookie is an excellent choice if you’re into raisin nut, dark choco chip cookies.
Also, you can never go wrong with their pizza of the day (sorry, not GF).
320 locals recommend
Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th AveIf you’re gluten free, I highly recommend the GF scone, brownie, and muffin in that order.
For a wheat-free option, the cowgirl cookie is an excellent choice if you’re into raisin nut, dark choco chip cookies.
Also, you can never go wrong with their pizza of the day (sorry, not GF).
My favorite, local Italian and pizza spot in the neighborhood. I recommend sitting at the upstairs patio if available or at the bar which is first come, first serve. Good for solo travelers or groups no larger than 4.
Fiorella Sunset
1240 9th AvenueMy favorite, local Italian and pizza spot in the neighborhood. I recommend sitting at the upstairs patio if available or at the bar which is first come, first serve. Good for solo travelers or groups no larger than 4.
Dragon Beaux
5700 Geary BlvdDelicious dim sum 🥟 🥢
Mr Bread Bakery
1018 Taraval StGet the Portuguese style egg custards.
Delicious neighborhood pizza spot that’s all the rave. Perfect locale to watch the sunset while enjoying a slice.
16 locals recommend
DamnFine
3410 Judah StreetDelicious neighborhood pizza spot that’s all the rave. Perfect locale to watch the sunset while enjoying a slice.
Lavash
Flavorful Persian/Mediterranean spot with sizable portions. Try the Taste of Persia 😋
Check out this local sandwich shop! It's family-owned with gluten-free options, generous servings, and great prices. A top pick in the neighborhood for quality and value!
Irving Subs
1298 12th AveCheck out this local sandwich shop! It's family-owned with gluten-free options, generous servings, and great prices. A top pick in the neighborhood for quality and value!
Local favorite for sandwiches, but this is my go-to spot for salads in the neighborhood. Generous portions at an affordable price. Get their rotisserie chicken. It's delicious!
Handy Deli
Local favorite for sandwiches, but this is my go-to spot for salads in the neighborhood. Generous portions at an affordable price. Get their rotisserie chicken. It's delicious!
Must try: delicious pineapple buns! Expect a line, but it moves fast. Don't miss out!
13 locals recommend
Pineapple King Bakery
1915 Irving StMust try: delicious pineapple buns! Expect a line, but it moves fast. Don't miss out!
Coffee & Tea
Best boba in town and the owner is so nice! Try the iced matcha latte (lightly sweetened) with boba.
b&b - Banh Mi & Boba
1634 Irving StBest boba in town and the owner is so nice! Try the iced matcha latte (lightly sweetened) with boba.
Snowbird Coffee
1352 9th AveDon’t be fooled by the name. This place has THE BEST breakfast burritos in town! 🍳🌯😋
20 locals recommend
Stanza Coffee Shop
1673 Haight StDon’t be fooled by the name. This place has THE BEST breakfast burritos in town! 🍳🌯😋
Fun activities
SF’s first board game cafe where patrons have access to 1000+ tabletop games. No time limit.
8 locals recommend
The Game Parlour
1342 Irving StSF’s first board game cafe where patrons have access to 1000+ tabletop games. No time limit.
Every Thurs night from 6-10pm, the Academy hosts NightLife (21+). Reserve your tickets ahead of time. Pro tip: check out the albino alligator 🐊
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrEvery Thurs night from 6-10pm, the Academy hosts NightLife (21+). Reserve your tickets ahead of time. Pro tip: check out the albino alligator 🐊
Take a 2 mile urban hike in the interior green belt of the Mount Sutro Loop and discover fun oddities on the trail.
29 locals recommend
Mount Sutro
Take a 2 mile urban hike in the interior green belt of the Mount Sutro Loop and discover fun oddities on the trail.
Sightseeing
Golden Gate Park
Get a great view of the city at the top of these beautifully-tiled steps just blocks away from your stay
84 locals recommend
16 Avenue Tiled Steps
16th AvenueGet a great view of the city at the top of these beautifully-tiled steps just blocks away from your stay
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailTake a bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge 🌉 into Sausalito for lunch on the waterfront. There are plenty of bike shops in the Marina where you can rent for a half or full day. Bike through Crissy Field, across the Bridge, and down to Downtown Sausalito. Be sure to grab a map from the shop before you leave. From Sausalito, you can either take the ferry back or ride back to the City.
317 locals recommend
Sausalito
Take a bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge 🌉 into Sausalito for lunch on the waterfront. There are plenty of bike shops in the Marina where you can rent for a half or full day. Bike through Crissy Field, across the Bridge, and down to Downtown Sausalito. Be sure to grab a map from the shop before you leave. From Sausalito, you can either take the ferry back or ride back to the City.
Bars
Cute local spot offering beer, wine and small bites, with a unique selection of organic wines. For a convenient trip from my place, consider renting a bike nearby rather than walking the long distance. Enjoy!
12 locals recommend
Palm City Wines
4055 Irving StCute local spot offering beer, wine and small bites, with a unique selection of organic wines. For a convenient trip from my place, consider renting a bike nearby rather than walking the long distance. Enjoy!
Sports/dive bar around the corner from my apartment. Discover a hidden gem inside - there’s a Mexican kitchen that serves up nachos, tacos, and burritos. Their veggie burrito is top notch 👌
Chug Pub
1849 Lincoln WaySports/dive bar around the corner from my apartment. Discover a hidden gem inside - there’s a Mexican kitchen that serves up nachos, tacos, and burritos. Their veggie burrito is top notch 👌
Grocery Stores
Andronico's
1200 Irving St22nd & Irving Market
2101 Irving St25th Irving Market