Guidebook for San Francisco

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Guidebook for San Francisco

Parks & Nature

Locals of all ages gather at this outdoor hot spot for picnics & people-watching.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th Street
1244 locals recommend
Locals of all ages gather at this outdoor hot spot for picnics & people-watching.

Sightseeing

Opulent, late 1700s church in an old Spanish style, with lush gardens & a unique, historic cemetery.
65 locals recommend
Misión San Francisco de Asís
3321 16th St
65 locals recommend
Opulent, late 1700s church in an old Spanish style, with lush gardens & a unique, historic cemetery.
Victorian and Edwardian houses and buildings that are painted in three or more colors that enhances their architectural details. These homes were called, the Painted Ladies.
390 locals recommend
Alamo Square
390 locals recommend
Victorian and Edwardian houses and buildings that are painted in three or more colors that enhances their architectural details. These homes were called, the Painted Ladies.

Essentials

Health Markets, Grocery
60 locals recommend
Valencia Whole Foods
999 Valencia St
60 locals recommend
Health Markets, Grocery
Family-run market supplies a broad range of traditional Asian grocery items & Vietnamese deli fare.
50 locals recommend
Duc Loi Supermarket
2200 Mission St
50 locals recommend
Family-run market supplies a broad range of traditional Asian grocery items & Vietnamese deli fare.
80 locals recommend
Grocery Outlet
401 Marin St
80 locals recommend

Food Scene

Artisanal coffeehouse chain that cultivates relationships with growers & roasts their beans on-site.
295 locals recommend
Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia St
295 locals recommend
Artisanal coffeehouse chain that cultivates relationships with growers & roasts their beans on-site.
Rotisserie chicken & small plates are on the modern Peruvian menu at this casual Mission eatery.
203 locals recommend
Limón Rotisserie
524 Valencia St
203 locals recommend
Rotisserie chicken & small plates are on the modern Peruvian menu at this casual Mission eatery.
Crowds eat Californian-Mediterranean fare (& a popular brunch) in an outdoor space screening films.
343 locals recommend
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission St
343 locals recommend
Crowds eat Californian-Mediterranean fare (& a popular brunch) in an outdoor space screening films.
Creative Latin American steakhouse with a bustling vibe & a rooftop bar featuring expansive views.
63 locals recommend
Lolinda
2518 Mission St
63 locals recommend
Creative Latin American steakhouse with a bustling vibe & a rooftop bar featuring expansive views.
Knickknacks decorate the colorful walls of this venue known for inventive Mexican small plates.
171 locals recommend
Loló
974 Valencia St
171 locals recommend
Knickknacks decorate the colorful walls of this venue known for inventive Mexican small plates.
Handcrafted Italian grub, including pasta & wood-fired pizza, served in a casual, rustic space.
266 locals recommend
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison St
266 locals recommend
Handcrafted Italian grub, including pasta & wood-fired pizza, served in a casual, rustic space.
Taqueria Cancun
141 locals recommend
Taqueria Cancun
2288 Mission Street
141 locals recommend
Taqueria Cancun
California mini-chain has sandwiches with hip names, bread & condiment options, plus some seats.
9 locals recommend
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop
3380 20th St
9 locals recommend
California mini-chain has sandwiches with hip names, bread & condiment options, plus some seats.
Family-owned eatery for birria, a spicy stew made with goat, & other Mexican staples, with takeout. -
22 locals recommend
San Jalisco
901 S Van Ness Ave
22 locals recommend
Family-owned eatery for birria, a spicy stew made with goat, & other Mexican staples, with takeout. -
Communal tables, an extensive beer selection & hearty German grub highlight this casual venue.
53 locals recommend
Schmidt's
2400 Folsom Street
53 locals recommend
Communal tables, an extensive beer selection & hearty German grub highlight this casual venue.
Chic Mission hangout with Argentinean grilled meats & small plates plus a terrace & 2 cocktail bars.
224 locals recommend
El Techo
2516 Mission St
224 locals recommend
Chic Mission hangout with Argentinean grilled meats & small plates plus a terrace & 2 cocktail bars.
Unique restaurant featuring American grub & drinks in an informal space housing a mini-golf course.
147 locals recommend
Urban Putt
1096 S Van Ness Ave
147 locals recommend
Unique restaurant featuring American grub & drinks in an informal space housing a mini-golf course.
Handcrafted pizzas, small bites & unique cocktails keep this trendy spot hopping
282 locals recommend
Beretta
1199 Valencia St
282 locals recommend
Handcrafted pizzas, small bites & unique cocktails keep this trendy spot hopping

Shopping

Collectibles Store
133 locals recommend
Paxton Gate
824 Valencia St
133 locals recommend
Collectibles Store
Trendy merchant with an upscale vibe buying & selling eclectic vintage fashions. -
14 locals recommend
Painted Bird
1360 Valencia Street
14 locals recommend
Trendy merchant with an upscale vibe buying & selling eclectic vintage fashions. -

Drinks & Nightlife

From gypsy jazz to indie rock, this red-lit Mission music club hosts live bands
85 locals recommend
Amnesia
853 Valencia St
85 locals recommend
From gypsy jazz to indie rock, this red-lit Mission music club hosts live bands
Cocktails, DJs & movie screenings are featured at this cool bar
12 locals recommend
Laszlo
2526 Mission St
12 locals recommend
Cocktails, DJs & movie screenings are featured at this cool bar
Dim red lighting & festive music set the scene for this bar's Latin cocktails, snacks & more.
17 locals recommend
Velvet Cantina
3349 23rd St
17 locals recommend
Dim red lighting & festive music set the scene for this bar's Latin cocktails, snacks & more.

Arts & Culture

Over 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.
286 locals recommend
Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin St
286 locals recommend
Over 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.