Guidebook for Jennifer's San Francisco recommendations
Food Scene
Precita Park Cafe & Grill
500 Precita Avenuegreat walkable morning coffee and breakfast spot
This is the main street of Bernal Heights. It is on the quieter side compared to Valencia Street. You can walk here for coffee, lunch, dinner, sightseeing, etc.
30 locals recommend
Cortland Avenue
Cortland AvenueThis is the main street of Bernal Heights. It is on the quieter side compared to Valencia Street. You can walk here for coffee, lunch, dinner, sightseeing, etc.
Emmy's Spaghetti Shack
3230 Mission StEasy walk. Fun Casual Atmosphere
ICHI Sushi
3369 Mission StOne of SF's yummiest sushi spots. Very walkable.
PizzaHacker
3299 Mission StEasy walk for great pizza and a beer. Very casual.
walkable neighborhood coffee shop. Don't miss the seating in the back. The ambiance in old school SF neighborhood coffee shop vibe.
108 locals recommend
Progressive Grounds Coffee shop and Eatery
400 Cortland Avewalkable neighborhood coffee shop. Don't miss the seating in the back. The ambiance in old school SF neighborhood coffee shop vibe.
wines, made to order sandwiches, cheese, coffee, etc. walkable. Place to grab picnic food or food on the way to an outdoor adventure.
40 locals recommend
The Epicurean Trader
401 Cortland Avewines, made to order sandwiches, cheese, coffee, etc. walkable. Place to grab picnic food or food on the way to an outdoor adventure.
Humphry Slocombe
best ice cream in SF
Great stop for a beer or meal if you are at Ocean Beach for the day.
71 locals recommend
Park Chalet Coastal Beer Garden
1000 Great HwyGreat stop for a beer or meal if you are at Ocean Beach for the day.
Bernal Star
410 Cortland Avewalkable brunch
Pinhole Coffee
231 Cortland Avewalkable (cortland avenue)
Moki's Sushi & Pacific Grill
615 Cortland Avewalkable.
Local spot. Yummy hole in the wall adorable noodle place on Cortland. Our neighborhood. Walkable.
24 locals recommend
Nute's
903 Cortland AveLocal spot. Yummy hole in the wall adorable noodle place on Cortland. Our neighborhood. Walkable.
Walkable and local spot. Sooo yummy. Southern comfort food. The fried chicken is delicious. The ambiance is also cool and a very SF vibe. The restaurant is inside of a converted garage.
158 locals recommend
The Front Porch
65 29th StWalkable and local spot. Sooo yummy. Southern comfort food. The fried chicken is delicious. The ambiance is also cool and a very SF vibe. The restaurant is inside of a converted garage.
Famous spot. Yummy sweets. There will be lines unless you go during weekday hours.
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StFamous spot. Yummy sweets. There will be lines unless you go during weekday hours.
Great super delish local spot for lunch, brunch or dinner. Make sure you go to the Alabama street location. It is a quick Lyft/Uber ride here.
155 locals recommend
Tartine Manufactory
595 Alabama StGreat super delish local spot for lunch, brunch or dinner. Make sure you go to the Alabama street location. It is a quick Lyft/Uber ride here.
Outerlands
4001 Judah StGreat lunch/brunch spot if you find yourself out by Ocean Beach.
Cellarmaker House of Pizza
3193 Mission StPopular Pizza and brewery spot that is very walkable.
This is closest coffee shop to us. Great for grabbing a to go coffee before you adventure.
46 locals recommend
CoffeeShop
3139 Mission StThis is closest coffee shop to us. Great for grabbing a to go coffee before you adventure.
Easily walkable and so so good. Delicious sushi and ramen and great small neighborhood restaurant atmosphere. Pro tip: You can order ramen or sushi at both places as they are sisters restaurants and connected.
112 locals recommend
Chloe's Cafe
1399 Church StreetEasily walkable and so so good. Delicious sushi and ramen and great small neighborhood restaurant atmosphere. Pro tip: You can order ramen or sushi at both places as they are sisters restaurants and connected.
Delicious walkable restaurant. Great patio with heat lamps.
Local favorite.
156 locals recommend
Blue Plate
3218 Mission StDelicious walkable restaurant. Great patio with heat lamps.
Local favorite.
Fumi Curry & Ramen
3303 Mission StWalkable. . Popular local spot. Great atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Public Works
161 Erie StIf you are into the latest club/EDM scene
Valencia Street is the main street corridor of the Mission where you will find food, drink, shopping, etc. It is walkable, easy to access by bus, lyft, uber, cab, bike, etc.
163 locals recommend
Valencia Street
Valencia StreetValencia Street is the main street corridor of the Mission where you will find food, drink, shopping, etc. It is walkable, easy to access by bus, lyft, uber, cab, bike, etc.
Holy Water
309 Cortland AveWalkable quiet bar (lots of bourbons)
The Midway
900 Marin StLocal brewery with food trucks for eats. In our neighborhood on Cortland.
94 locals recommend
Barebottle Brewing Company
1525 Cortland AveLocal brewery with food trucks for eats. In our neighborhood on Cortland.
Neighborhood institution on Cortland Avenue. Lesbian friendly. Opened in 1962. Has a cozy, lovely secret patio out back, too. Walkable
121 locals recommend
Wild Side West
424 Cortland AveNeighborhood institution on Cortland Avenue. Lesbian friendly. Opened in 1962. Has a cozy, lovely secret patio out back, too. Walkable
Old Devil Moon
3472 Mission StLocal neighborhood Bar. Has food. New Orleans vibe.
The Royal Cuckoo
3202 Mission StVery San Francisco vibe Dive Bar.
Parks & Nature
This is right out of our doorsteps and not to be missed during your stay. You can get your exercise on here (hike or run), picnic here, watch the sunrise, and take in the amazing 360 views of San Francisco. The trail head steps are on Bonview around the corner.
363 locals recommend
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StThis is right out of our doorsteps and not to be missed during your stay. You can get your exercise on here (hike or run), picnic here, watch the sunrise, and take in the amazing 360 views of San Francisco. The trail head steps are on Bonview around the corner.
Great place to spread out a blanket, picnic and hang out for the day. Dolores Park is one of the most popular spots to do as locals do.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetGreat place to spread out a blanket, picnic and hang out for the day. Dolores Park is one of the most popular spots to do as locals do.
This is more of a drive, but not to be missed on a sightseeing excursion
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
This is more of a drive, but not to be missed on a sightseeing excursion
You can also do bonfires here if you happen to do an evening beach sunset trip/picnic Bring your own firewood. It can cold here so bring a jacket. Beach chairs and umbrella are in garage for you to use.
553 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
La Playa StYou can also do bonfires here if you happen to do an evening beach sunset trip/picnic Bring your own firewood. It can cold here so bring a jacket. Beach chairs and umbrella are in garage for you to use.
Precita Park
3200 Folsom StJust down the street. Easy walk. You can grab coffee here, too.
You can rent kayaks or paddle boards here and paddle the bay. Eating places are nearby.
45 locals recommend
Sea Trek Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Center
2100 BridgewayYou can rent kayaks or paddle boards here and paddle the bay. Eating places are nearby.
San Francisco Botanical Garden
1199 9th Ave
Tennessee Valley Trailhead
591 Tennessee Valley RoadGreat Hiking Trail Along the Ocean in Marin County
Hiking along the ocean in San Francisco. The N-Judah MUNI train line takes you straight here. :-)
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailHiking along the ocean in San Francisco. The N-Judah MUNI train line takes you straight here. :-)
You can take the ferry here. Hiking, picnic, views of SF. Dress warmly. This is an excellent choice for a day hike, spending time on the water, and seeing the natural beauty of SF. They serve food and drinks here. (Check online for hours)
107 locals recommend
Angel Island Café
Main StreetYou can take the ferry here. Hiking, picnic, views of SF. Dress warmly. This is an excellent choice for a day hike, spending time on the water, and seeing the natural beauty of SF. They serve food and drinks here. (Check online for hours)
Great local hiking spot in the city. There are also places to grab a bite (breakfast, lunch or dinner in this neighborhood) which is close to Bernal Heights.
180 locals recommend
Glen Canyon Park
Chenery StreetGreat local hiking spot in the city. There are also places to grab a bite (breakfast, lunch or dinner in this neighborhood) which is close to Bernal Heights.
This is one of the most beautiful spots in all of San Francisco. Best for those with a car. It has amazing hiking and access to the beach. Make this at least a 4 hour adventure. Bring food, water, sunscreen, and warm clothes (hats, jackets, etc). The temperature and fog can change on a dime.... so be sure to bring layers. This place is also amazing on a foggy day... very majestic hike along the coast when foggy.
162 locals recommend
Fort Funston
Fort Funston RoadThis is one of the most beautiful spots in all of San Francisco. Best for those with a car. It has amazing hiking and access to the beach. Make this at least a 4 hour adventure. Bring food, water, sunscreen, and warm clothes (hats, jackets, etc). The temperature and fog can change on a dime.... so be sure to bring layers. This place is also amazing on a foggy day... very majestic hike along the coast when foggy.
This is a beautiful area to hangout at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge. Nice for walking, biking, hanging out on the beach, picnicking. There is also a coffee shop along the path called the Warming Hut where you can buy coffee or snacks. Bring layers... it can get cold. This spot is a wonderful way to to see the bridge. You can walk to the base of the bridge and will sometimes even get to see surfers right underneath the bridge doing their thing.
426 locals recommend
Crissy Field
This is a beautiful area to hangout at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge. Nice for walking, biking, hanging out on the beach, picnicking. There is also a coffee shop along the path called the Warming Hut where you can buy coffee or snacks. Bring layers... it can get cold. This spot is a wonderful way to to see the bridge. You can walk to the base of the bridge and will sometimes even get to see surfers right underneath the bridge doing their thing.
Can hike or bike through here. Next to Crissy Field, Near the Golden Gate Bridge. Outdoor art sculptures throughout.
383 locals recommend
Presidio of San Francisco
Can hike or bike through here. Next to Crissy Field, Near the Golden Gate Bridge. Outdoor art sculptures throughout.
Getting Around
Closest BART stop. Glen Park BART station is also close especially if you Lyft there.
227 locals recommend
24th St Mission station
Closest BART stop. Glen Park BART station is also close especially if you Lyft there.
Lyft HQ
185 Berry StDownload the Lyft App and you can get around anywhere.
Flywheel also has an app that you can download. They are a taxi service. You can also call them.
Flywheel Taxi
2270 McKinnon AveFlywheel also has an app that you can download. They are a taxi service. You can also call them.
MUNI system is our bus and light rail system. You can use 511.org to plan any public transportation trip or use google maps on your phone.
Muni Metro East/Not a public stop station
601 25th StMUNI system is our bus and light rail system. You can use 511.org to plan any public transportation trip or use google maps on your phone.
Arts & Culture
Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin St
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrThis is a mind blowing art museum. Great for a rainy or yucky windy foggy day.
813 locals recommend
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StThis is a mind blowing art museum. Great for a rainy or yucky windy foggy day.
Shopping
Walkable. Local store with handmade jewelry, art and clothing from local artists.
10 locals recommend
Secession Art & Design
3235 Mission StWalkable. Local store with handmade jewelry, art and clothing from local artists.
Succulence
402 Cortland AveSightseeing
Super cute town, just across the Golden Gate Bridge. You can hike in the Marin Headlands here. Eat out. Stroll the town. Take in the city views. Rent a Paddle Board or Kayak. Secret tip: Don't miss walking the docks of the houseboat community off of Gate 6 road. Not touristy and a unique and special place.
317 locals recommend
Sausalito
Super cute town, just across the Golden Gate Bridge. You can hike in the Marin Headlands here. Eat out. Stroll the town. Take in the city views. Rent a Paddle Board or Kayak. Secret tip: Don't miss walking the docks of the houseboat community off of Gate 6 road. Not touristy and a unique and special place.