Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Great food in a warm space. I love the grilled cheese sandwich (with avocado) with tomato soup and a side salad for lunch! Brunch is great too (get there at 7:45, just before they open, and put your name on the list - try the eggs in jail). Dinner reservations need to be made in advance.
259 locals recommend
Outerlands
4001 Judah StGreat food in a warm space. I love the grilled cheese sandwich (with avocado) with tomato soup and a side salad for lunch! Brunch is great too (get there at 7:45, just before they open, and put your name on the list - try the eggs in jail). Dinner reservations need to be made in advance.
Great authentic halal Chinese food. Get the hot pot and beef pancakes.
23 locals recommend
Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant
3132 Vicente StGreat authentic halal Chinese food. Get the hot pot and beef pancakes.
Terrific inexpensive Mediterranean food. I like the appetizer sampler plate for dinner (with a bowl of soup) or the shrimp kabobs.
70 locals recommend
Bursa Restaurant
60 W Portal AveTerrific inexpensive Mediterranean food. I like the appetizer sampler plate for dinner (with a bowl of soup) or the shrimp kabobs.
Vanida Thai Kitchen
3050 Taraval StThis place is great for take out or delivery.
This place has a line on the weekends - great egg sandwiches (get the delux), and lots of very delicious baked goods. Check out Noreiga Produce market across the street.
170 locals recommend
Devil's Teeth Baking Company
3876 Noriega StThis place has a line on the weekends - great egg sandwiches (get the delux), and lots of very delicious baked goods. Check out Noreiga Produce market across the street.
El Burrito Express
1601 Taraval StBest burritos around.
Great ice cream! Try the peppermint chocolate chip.
12 locals recommend
San Francisco's Hometown Creamery
1290 9th AveGreat ice cream! Try the peppermint chocolate chip.
Twirl & Dip Soft Serve
Great ice cream food truck in Golden Gate Park.
Touristy brewery with great views of the ocean, food is just ok.
236 locals recommend
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyTouristy brewery with great views of the ocean, food is just ok.
New hipster coffeeshop just a few blocks away, opens at 7:30. Get a flatwhite and a corn muffin and walk to the beach.
109 locals recommend
Andytown Coffee Roasters
3655 Lawton StNew hipster coffeeshop just a few blocks away, opens at 7:30. Get a flatwhite and a corn muffin and walk to the beach.
Terra Cotta Warrior
2555 Judah StAuthentic northern Chinese food. Great noodle dishes!
Underdogs Too
3600 Taraval StTry their tacos “Nicks way”
Drinks & Nightlife
Parkside Tavern
1940 Taraval StGreat local spot, good food too.
This is a something of a dive bar, popular with local surfers and Irish construction workers - nothing fancy - just around the corner.
73 locals recommend
The Riptide
3639 Taraval StThis is a something of a dive bar, popular with local surfers and Irish construction workers - nothing fancy - just around the corner.
This is a cool new spot in the neighborhood, opened by the folks who run the Noreiga Produce Market. There's a nice bar menu, lots of tables, and great beer in a big open space.
54 locals recommend
Sunset Reservoir Brewing Company
1735 Noriega StThis is a cool new spot in the neighborhood, opened by the folks who run the Noreiga Produce Market. There's a nice bar menu, lots of tables, and great beer in a big open space.
Sightseeing
Short trail with iconic views of Marin headlands and Golden Gate Bridge. Walk down to the labyrinth.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailShort trail with iconic views of Marin headlands and Golden Gate Bridge. Walk down to the labyrinth.
Parks & Nature
Walk along the bay from the Marina to Crissy Field and the Golden Gate Bridge.
426 locals recommend
Crissy Field
Walk along the bay from the Marina to Crissy Field and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Great little beach with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and nude bathers at the north end (or at least there used to be :)
349 locals recommend
Baker Beach
Great little beach with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and nude bathers at the north end (or at least there used to be :)
Ocean Beach stretches south to our neighborhood, but most visitors are here, especially on warm nights because bonfires are allowed in great city-maintained fire pits.
553 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
La Playa StOcean Beach stretches south to our neighborhood, but most visitors are here, especially on warm nights because bonfires are allowed in great city-maintained fire pits.
Go see the remains of what used to be San Francisco's outdoor baths. There are lovely hiking trails, beach access, and restaurants. This is walkable from the house if you want a bit of exercise.
246 locals recommend
Sutro Baths
1004 Point Lobos AveGo see the remains of what used to be San Francisco's outdoor baths. There are lovely hiking trails, beach access, and restaurants. This is walkable from the house if you want a bit of exercise.
This is a terrific playground for kids of all ages. Go get an ice cream and Swirl and Dip afterwards :)
14 locals recommend
Carousel
2391 Mission StThis is a terrific playground for kids of all ages. Go get an ice cream and Swirl and Dip afterwards :)
Arts & Culture
Climb the tower for 360-degree views of the city, then take in the California art at the museum. Sometimes there's live music on Friday nights, and you can lunch in the sculpture garden on sunny days.
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrClimb the tower for 360-degree views of the city, then take in the California art at the museum. Sometimes there's live music on Friday nights, and you can lunch in the sculpture garden on sunny days.
Essentials
Noriega Produce
3701 Noriega StNice organic produce.
This is a large chain grocery store, nearby, but I prefer the smaller stores that sell local produce like the Noreiga Market and Other Avenues on Judah.
183 locals recommend
Lucky
1750 Fulton StThis is a large chain grocery store, nearby, but I prefer the smaller stores that sell local produce like the Noreiga Market and Other Avenues on Judah.
Other Avenues Grocery Cooperative
3930 Judah StGreat produce!
Shopping
Stonestown is nearby, and it has many high-end retail stores, but tourists prefer iconic Union Square.
173 locals recommend
Stonestown Galleria
3251 20th AveStonestown is nearby, and it has many high-end retail stores, but tourists prefer iconic Union Square.