Guidebook for San Francisco
Sightseeing
This is a must see if visiting San Franicsco. Short walk to see the "touristy" area of the City.
713 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StThis is a must see if visiting San Franicsco. Short walk to see the "touristy" area of the City.
This is the Italian neighborhood of San Francisco. Great restaurants and cafes to visit. Popular with beatnik poets and artists in the 50s & 60s
229 locals recommend
North Beach
This is the Italian neighborhood of San Francisco. Great restaurants and cafes to visit. Popular with beatnik poets and artists in the 50s & 60s
One of the largest Chinatowns in the country. A must see. Several great Chinese Restaurants for you to try.
551 locals recommend
Chinatown
One of the largest Chinatowns in the country. A must see. Several great Chinese Restaurants for you to try.
Located only three blocks from flat, Lombard Street is a unique neighborhood with non-stop traffic going down it's crooked road. Great place for photos.
345 locals recommend
Lombard Street
Lombard StreetLocated only three blocks from flat, Lombard Street is a unique neighborhood with non-stop traffic going down it's crooked road. Great place for photos.
For a day trip to Sausalito or Tiburon, traveling by boat is a great way to go. Pier 41 is about a 15 minute walk from the flat.
7 locals recommend
Blue and Gold Fleet
For a day trip to Sausalito or Tiburon, traveling by boat is a great way to go. Pier 41 is about a 15 minute walk from the flat.
With some planning ahead you can get tickets to see this iconic landmark in SF. The audio tour is fascinating. The park rangers there are also very nice, helpful, and knowledgeable. Sells out quickly.
503 locals recommend
Alcatraz Island
With some planning ahead you can get tickets to see this iconic landmark in SF. The audio tour is fascinating. The park rangers there are also very nice, helpful, and knowledgeable. Sells out quickly.
Normally I wouldn't recommend touristy areas, but seeing the sea lions close up are worth the visit. Sometimes at night you can hear the sea lions bark into the evening fog.
416 locals recommend
Pier 39
The EmbarcaderoNormally I wouldn't recommend touristy areas, but seeing the sea lions close up are worth the visit. Sometimes at night you can hear the sea lions bark into the evening fog.
This is the largest Chinatown in the United States. Definitely worth a visit. It's a wonderful place to have a Chinese lunch or dinner. My favorite restaurants are Hunan Homes on Jackson St. or R&G Lounge on Kearny St.
551 locals recommend
Chinatown
This is the largest Chinatown in the United States. Definitely worth a visit. It's a wonderful place to have a Chinese lunch or dinner. My favorite restaurants are Hunan Homes on Jackson St. or R&G Lounge on Kearny St.
This is the BEST view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Not many people make it to Battery Spencer. It overlooks the North Tower of the Golden Gate Bridge. You can see the whole length of the GGB and San Francisco in the background. Sometimes there is dramatic fog rolling in from the ocean. You may have to wait for parking to open up, but usually no more than ten minutes.
32 locals recommend
Battery Spencer
Conzelman RoadThis is the BEST view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Not many people make it to Battery Spencer. It overlooks the North Tower of the Golden Gate Bridge. You can see the whole length of the GGB and San Francisco in the background. Sometimes there is dramatic fog rolling in from the ocean. You may have to wait for parking to open up, but usually no more than ten minutes.
Food Scene
This is two blocks away from the flat. It's a wonderful Food Truck for lunch or an early dinner. Great value for the money. Large delicious portions. Try the plantains.
Tanguito
2850 Jones StThis is two blocks away from the flat. It's a wonderful Food Truck for lunch or an early dinner. Great value for the money. Large delicious portions. Try the plantains.
If you have the chance to visit this event on a Friday night, Off the Grid is a culinary treat. Located in Fort Mason, it's about a 20 minute leisurely walk from the flat.
45 locals recommend
Off the Grid: Fort Mason Center
If you have the chance to visit this event on a Friday night, Off the Grid is a culinary treat. Located in Fort Mason, it's about a 20 minute leisurely walk from the flat.
The Lobster Bisque Cioppino is wonderful. I'm still talking about it. Worth the visit. 10 minute walk from flat.
Ferry Plaza Seafood
653 Union StreetThe Lobster Bisque Cioppino is wonderful. I'm still talking about it. Worth the visit. 10 minute walk from flat.
This is a hidden gem of an Italian Seafood restaurant. When you arrive, get a glass of wine and wait patiently for your turn to dine in this old school North Beach establishment.
78 locals recommend
Sotto Mare
552 Green StThis is a hidden gem of an Italian Seafood restaurant. When you arrive, get a glass of wine and wait patiently for your turn to dine in this old school North Beach establishment.
One of the oldest restaurants in San Francisco, the Tadich Grill won't disappoint when it comes to fresh seafood. I recommend the Dungeness Crap Cocktail and it's spicy cocktail sauce.
36 locals recommend
Tadich Grill
240 California StOne of the oldest restaurants in San Francisco, the Tadich Grill won't disappoint when it comes to fresh seafood. I recommend the Dungeness Crap Cocktail and it's spicy cocktail sauce.
A family owned restaurant that knows what its doing with seafood. A line starts forming around 11:00 a.m. get there at 10:45 for an early lunch. The crab back is delicacy that should be experienced.
144 locals recommend
Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk StA family owned restaurant that knows what its doing with seafood. A line starts forming around 11:00 a.m. get there at 10:45 for an early lunch. The crab back is delicacy that should be experienced.
One of my favorite Chinese Restaurants in San Francisco. Try the steamed sea bass or the wok fried Dungeness Crab. Very memorable. Get a reservation if possible. Usually crowded.
45 locals recommend
R & G Lounge
631 Kearny StOne of my favorite Chinese Restaurants in San Francisco. Try the steamed sea bass or the wok fried Dungeness Crab. Very memorable. Get a reservation if possible. Usually crowded.
Another favorite Chinese Restaurant I've been frequenting for 20 years. Never disappoints. The spicy chicken in garlic sauce is a staple. You can get it "not spicy".
7 locals recommend
Hunan Home's Restaurant
622 Jackson StAnother favorite Chinese Restaurant I've been frequenting for 20 years. Never disappoints. The spicy chicken in garlic sauce is a staple. You can get it "not spicy".
A 7 minute walk up Columbus Ave is all it takes to get in front of some great sushi at affordable prices. Katsu the owner & chef has been at this location over 20 years. Try the grilled hamachi kama.
14 locals recommend
Sushi On North Beach
745 Columbus AveA 7 minute walk up Columbus Ave is all it takes to get in front of some great sushi at affordable prices. Katsu the owner & chef has been at this location over 20 years. Try the grilled hamachi kama.
One of my favorite restaurants in SF. Great ambiance, live music, and wonderful food. The ribs, french dip, & spinach dip are must trys. Great bartenders & drinks. 15 minute walk. No Corkage fee.
18 locals recommend
Hillstone
1800 Montgomery StOne of my favorite restaurants in SF. Great ambiance, live music, and wonderful food. The ribs, french dip, & spinach dip are must trys. Great bartenders & drinks. 15 minute walk. No Corkage fee.
Touristy, but not too bad. Great place for live music, mainly blues and rock and roll. It used to be called Lou's Pier 47. Recently remodeled.
Lou's Fish Shack
300 Jefferson StTouristy, but not too bad. Great place for live music, mainly blues and rock and roll. It used to be called Lou's Pier 47. Recently remodeled.
The fried chicken is worth the visit. No joke. Celebrity chef Tyler Florence has created a SF staple with this restaurant. Great cocktails & wine. Get a reservation. Sometimes you can eat in the bar.
26 locals recommend
Wayfare Tavern
558 Sacramento StThe fried chicken is worth the visit. No joke. Celebrity chef Tyler Florence has created a SF staple with this restaurant. Great cocktails & wine. Get a reservation. Sometimes you can eat in the bar.
Great breakfast for the money. Usually a line, but the wait isn't too bad. Get a cup of coffee while you wait in line. They turn tables quickly. They serve lots of fruit with their plates. 3 blocks.
14 locals recommend
Hollywood Cafe
530 North Point StGreat breakfast for the money. Usually a line, but the wait isn't too bad. Get a cup of coffee while you wait in line. They turn tables quickly. They serve lots of fruit with their plates. 3 blocks.
When Hollywood Cafe has a long line, Darren's is a good place to go as well. An interesting mix of Vietnamese, American Breakfast & Diner. Solid breakfast & lunch. Good value for your money. 4 blocks
Darren's Cafe
2731 Taylor StWhen Hollywood Cafe has a long line, Darren's is a good place to go as well. An interesting mix of Vietnamese, American Breakfast & Diner. Solid breakfast & lunch. Good value for your money. 4 blocks
Oola is an old friend. He's also a two star Michelin chef. Open for late night dining until 1:00 a.m. Try the ribs. The fois gras torchon is also memorable.
30 locals recommend
Oola
860 Folsom StOola is an old friend. He's also a two star Michelin chef. Open for late night dining until 1:00 a.m. Try the ribs. The fois gras torchon is also memorable.
This is the home of the 45 day dry aged, bone in filet. It's one of the most amazing steaks I've ever had. They also do a great job with mussles and crab.
34 locals recommend
Bobo's
1450 Lombard StThis is the home of the 45 day dry aged, bone in filet. It's one of the most amazing steaks I've ever had. They also do a great job with mussles and crab.
Great neighborhood cafe with wonderful coffee and coffee drinks. Bagels, quiche, sandwiches, salads. Elias the owner knows what he's doing. Staff is very nice as well. 4 minute walk from flat.
16 locals recommend
Caffe Sapore
790 Lombard StGreat neighborhood cafe with wonderful coffee and coffee drinks. Bagels, quiche, sandwiches, salads. Elias the owner knows what he's doing. Staff is very nice as well. 4 minute walk from flat.
If you must, Starbucks is two blocks away. Right next to the Cable Car turnaround. They work the line fairly quickly. Tables and chairs to hang out and do work or just chill out.
512 locals recommend
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut StIf you must, Starbucks is two blocks away. Right next to the Cable Car turnaround. They work the line fairly quickly. Tables and chairs to hang out and do work or just chill out.
The homemade pastries and breads are amazing. The dungeness crab omelet is a standout on the menu. There is usually a line out the door, and a line inside. Get there early to start the day!
127 locals recommend
Mama's On Washington Square
1701 Stockton StThe homemade pastries and breads are amazing. The dungeness crab omelet is a standout on the menu. There is usually a line out the door, and a line inside. Get there early to start the day!
Quick & fresh fast food. Order the fries well done for a good crunch. They also have a protein style burger served in between a lettuce wrap instead of bread.Sometimes a line, but it moves quickly.
52 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
333 Jefferson StQuick & fresh fast food. Order the fries well done for a good crunch. They also have a protein style burger served in between a lettuce wrap instead of bread.Sometimes a line, but it moves quickly.
If you want great Dim Sum, this place is worth the trek. Its a great place for a Sunday brunch.
45 locals recommend
Yank Sing
101 Spear StIf you want great Dim Sum, this place is worth the trek. Its a great place for a Sunday brunch.
Standard diner food. Comes in handy after a late night out. Several locations in SF. Breakfast all day. Fried chicken is one of my favorites. Try the Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
29 locals recommend
Mel's Drive-In
3355 Geary BlvdStandard diner food. Comes in handy after a late night out. Several locations in SF. Breakfast all day. Fried chicken is one of my favorites. Try the Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
Wonderful upscale Italian food. The owner Mikele knows his restaurant business and is a world class host. Great wine list and great staff. Sidewalk seating when the weather cooperates. $$$
24 locals recommend
Capannina
1809 Union StWonderful upscale Italian food. The owner Mikele knows his restaurant business and is a world class host. Great wine list and great staff. Sidewalk seating when the weather cooperates. $$$
A favorite french food restaurant of mine. They do a wonderful roast chicken. The wine list very good as well. Quiet neighborhood restaurant. Get a reservation if French food is what you require.
22 locals recommend
Gamine
2223 Union StA favorite french food restaurant of mine. They do a wonderful roast chicken. The wine list very good as well. Quiet neighborhood restaurant. Get a reservation if French food is what you require.
Nearby upscale neighborhood restaurant. Recommended for Brunch & Dinner. The Poulet Noir roast chicken is delicious. Deviled eggs are a crowd pleaser. Outdoor seating when the weather is nice.
95 locals recommend
Park Tavern
1652 Stockton StNearby upscale neighborhood restaurant. Recommended for Brunch & Dinner. The Poulet Noir roast chicken is delicious. Deviled eggs are a crowd pleaser. Outdoor seating when the weather is nice.
Another old SF fixture. Short walk. You can always eat in the bar. Seafood Saute Sec is a favorite of mine. Google maps is wrong. Pier 47- Go down Jones St. Left at Jefferson, Right on Al Scoma Way
29 locals recommend
Scoma's Restaurant
1965 Al Scoma WayAnother old SF fixture. Short walk. You can always eat in the bar. Seafood Saute Sec is a favorite of mine. Google maps is wrong. Pier 47- Go down Jones St. Left at Jefferson, Right on Al Scoma Way
Upscale Mexican food. The tacos are extremely well executed. Worth the uphill walk up Union Street. 15 minute walk from flat.
60 locals recommend
Don Pistos
510 Union StUpscale Mexican food. The tacos are extremely well executed. Worth the uphill walk up Union Street. 15 minute walk from flat.
Any of the foccacia grilled sandwiches are delicious. Great place to go on a sunny afternoon.
27 locals recommend
Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store Cafe
566 Columbus AveAny of the foccacia grilled sandwiches are delicious. Great place to go on a sunny afternoon.
The grilled half chicken and salad plate is wonderful. I've been coming here for 20 years. Depending how hungry you are, you can easily split the half chicken combo and get an extra salad.
8 locals recommend
Il Pollaio
555 Columbus AveThe grilled half chicken and salad plate is wonderful. I've been coming here for 20 years. Depending how hungry you are, you can easily split the half chicken combo and get an extra salad.
Amazing pizza crust baked to perfection in their wood fired and coal fired ovens. Usually a line to get in. You can always get it to-go and eat at home.
177 locals recommend
Tony's Pizza Napoletana
1570 Stockton StAmazing pizza crust baked to perfection in their wood fired and coal fired ovens. Usually a line to get in. You can always get it to-go and eat at home.
The deep dish pizza is extraordinary. My favorite is the Matt Cain-pepperoni and sausage with a delicious tomato sauce. They deliver. The peppers de padron and meatballs are also worth mentioning.
53 locals recommend
Patxi's Pizza
4042 24th StThe deep dish pizza is extraordinary. My favorite is the Matt Cain-pepperoni and sausage with a delicious tomato sauce. They deliver. The peppers de padron and meatballs are also worth mentioning.
They deliver so fast it's amazing. You order on the phone and a few minutes later there is a knock on your door. Get the General Tso's chicken. I like their greens in garlic sauce. Fried rice too.
Tai Chi
2031 Polk StThey deliver so fast it's amazing. You order on the phone and a few minutes later there is a knock on your door. Get the General Tso's chicken. I like their greens in garlic sauce. Fried rice too.
A San Francisco fixture for decades, White table cloths, gentlemen waiters, and a rich red ambiance. Great steaks and wonderful wine selection as well as serious cocktails make this a favorite spot.
Alfred's Steakhouse
659 Merchant StA San Francisco fixture for decades, White table cloths, gentlemen waiters, and a rich red ambiance. Great steaks and wonderful wine selection as well as serious cocktails make this a favorite spot.
A visit to this beef institution is a must if you are craving tender & delicious prime rib with all the sides. They roll out a meat "zeppelin" cart & you choose your cut. Reservations a must.
111 locals recommend
House of Prime Rib
1906 Van Ness AveA visit to this beef institution is a must if you are craving tender & delicious prime rib with all the sides. They roll out a meat "zeppelin" cart & you choose your cut. Reservations a must.
Wonderful views of the bay. Solid drinks and a great menu make this place a great place to relax.
http://www.jdvhotels.com/restaurants/hotel-vitale/americano-restaurant-bar/
6 locals recommend
Americano
8 Mission StWonderful views of the bay. Solid drinks and a great menu make this place a great place to relax.
http://www.jdvhotels.com/restaurants/hotel-vitale/americano-restaurant-bar/
Hi-toned Italian food. Great selection of Italian wines. If it's too crowded, you can eat at the bar. The portions are smallish, but the food is very rich.
15 locals recommend
Perbacco
230 California StHi-toned Italian food. Great selection of Italian wines. If it's too crowded, you can eat at the bar. The portions are smallish, but the food is very rich.
Italian cuisine any foodie would approve of. Great wine list and impeccably prepared dishes. Sister restaurant next door is also a good place to dine. Pizza Delfina. Reservations recommended.
598 locals recommend
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StItalian cuisine any foodie would approve of. Great wine list and impeccably prepared dishes. Sister restaurant next door is also a good place to dine. Pizza Delfina. Reservations recommended.
Great flame broiled burgers! They also do a delicious breakfast and righteous milkshakes.
19 locals recommend
Mo's Grill
1322 Grant AveGreat flame broiled burgers! They also do a delicious breakfast and righteous milkshakes.
Great homemade pasta. A guest reminded me of this place when she went there to get a vegetarian meal. I had forgotten what a great place this was for italian food. It's a wonderful local restaurant. Usually very busy.
40 locals recommend
The Italian Homemade Company
716 Columbus AveGreat homemade pasta. A guest reminded me of this place when she went there to get a vegetarian meal. I had forgotten what a great place this was for italian food. It's a wonderful local restaurant. Usually very busy.
Very good Indian food. The Chicken Tiki Masala is very good standard fare here. Just a short walk from the flat.
7 locals recommend
Curry Leaf
943 Columbus AveVery good Indian food. The Chicken Tiki Masala is very good standard fare here. Just a short walk from the flat.
This is my new favorite breakfast spot. Usually a short line if there is a line at all. Try the Avocado Toast plate. It's enough for two people if you get it with an extra egg. The crepes are delicious as well. Comes with a big bowl of fruit. Two blocks from the flat.
eight am
1323 Columbus AveThis is my new favorite breakfast spot. Usually a short line if there is a line at all. Try the Avocado Toast plate. It's enough for two people if you get it with an extra egg. The crepes are delicious as well. Comes with a big bowl of fruit. Two blocks from the flat.
Just in case Eight A.M. has a line that's too long, Joanies is owned by the same people as Eight A.M. Solid breakfast place. I go here all the time when other places have long lines.
Joanie's Happy Days Diner
1329 Columbus Ave Just in case Eight A.M. has a line that's too long, Joanies is owned by the same people as Eight A.M. Solid breakfast place. I go here all the time when other places have long lines.
Drinks & Nightlife
Old school SF bar with great blues and rock and roll music. Don't let the nice people inside scare you with their rough exteriors. Get there early to get a seat and ride out the night.
31 locals recommend
The Saloon
1232 Grant AveOld school SF bar with great blues and rock and roll music. Don't let the nice people inside scare you with their rough exteriors. Get there early to get a seat and ride out the night.
This hidden hole in the wall bar has a charming San Francisco feel to it. Worth a visit for a quick drink. Or a few drinks. Sometimes they have live music.
17 locals recommend
Specs' 12 Adler Museum Cafe
12 William Saroyan PlaceThis hidden hole in the wall bar has a charming San Francisco feel to it. Worth a visit for a quick drink. Or a few drinks. Sometimes they have live music.
Great drinks, great food, and great music. Hi toned whiskey drinks abound. Try the deviled eggs. Walking distance from flat. The 30 bus can also take you close to location.
48 locals recommend
Comstock Saloon
155 Columbus AveGreat drinks, great food, and great music. Hi toned whiskey drinks abound. Try the deviled eggs. Walking distance from flat. The 30 bus can also take you close to location.
Great local's place to play pool and have a few drinks. Open air patio is a nice area to meet with friends and discuss the day's events.
8 locals recommend
Savoy Tivoli
1434 Grant AveGreat local's place to play pool and have a few drinks. Open air patio is a nice area to meet with friends and discuss the day's events.
Local bar with all kinds of live music. Cool low key place to have a beer and meet up with friends. Pool tables and games. Jeans and T-Shirt kind of place.
11 locals recommend
Grant & Green Saloon
1371 Grant AvenueLocal bar with all kinds of live music. Cool low key place to have a beer and meet up with friends. Pool tables and games. Jeans and T-Shirt kind of place.
This is a historic bar in the North Beach area. This is where beatnik poets used to get their drink on in the 50's and 60's. Get a seat upstairs for great people watching.
57 locals recommend
Vesuvio Cafe
255 Columbus AveThis is a historic bar in the North Beach area. This is where beatnik poets used to get their drink on in the 50's and 60's. Get a seat upstairs for great people watching.
This is a cool speakeasy experience. You must visit the website to get the password for entry. Great place to start the evening's events. Reservations suggested: http://www.bourbonandbranch.com/
161 locals recommend
Bourbon & Branch
501 Jones StThis is a cool speakeasy experience. You must visit the website to get the password for entry. Great place to start the evening's events. Reservations suggested: http://www.bourbonandbranch.com/
Wonderful cocktail list and carefully constructed drinks. Located a stone's throw from Union Square, this is a great place to relax after a day of shopping. Dinner menu is solid as well.
13 locals recommend
Burritt Room + Tavern
417 Stockton StWonderful cocktail list and carefully constructed drinks. Located a stone's throw from Union Square, this is a great place to relax after a day of shopping. Dinner menu is solid as well.
If you want a taste of local weird San Francisco, this is your spot. Expect to find art students, local workers, and musicians hanging out here. Many beers on tap. Pool tables. Located inside pub is an Indian restaurant with standard Indian food. That's the weird part. The food is surprisingly good. Cheap all day parking located in back as well.
14 locals recommend
India Curry House
1040 Columbus AveIf you want a taste of local weird San Francisco, this is your spot. Expect to find art students, local workers, and musicians hanging out here. Many beers on tap. Pool tables. Located inside pub is an Indian restaurant with standard Indian food. That's the weird part. The food is surprisingly good. Cheap all day parking located in back as well.
Arts & Culture
Only half a block from the flat, it's a wonderful venue to see a live show. Cover bands, national acts, and comedians frequent this SF establishment. Check the schedule: http://www.bimbos365club.com/
23 locals recommend
Bimbo's
1025 Columbus AveOnly half a block from the flat, it's a wonderful venue to see a live show. Cover bands, national acts, and comedians frequent this SF establishment. Check the schedule: http://www.bimbos365club.com/
Another great venue to see a live show. Plan ahead and see who's playing during your visit to SF. http://www.slimspresents.com/
56 locals recommend
Great American Music Hall
859 O'Farrell StAnother great venue to see a live show. Plan ahead and see who's playing during your visit to SF. http://www.slimspresents.com/
Great place to see a live show. Check the schedule before your visit.
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Old school chandeliers & velvet curtains make this a memorable place to see a band. Ok bar food
119 locals recommend
The Fillmore
1805 Geary BlvdGreat place to see a live show. Check the schedule before your visit.
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Old school chandeliers & velvet curtains make this a memorable place to see a band. Ok bar food
Standard place to see a rock and roll show in San Francisco. Check out the schedule before your visit.
http://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com/events
34 locals recommend
The Warfield
982 Market StStandard place to see a rock and roll show in San Francisco. Check out the schedule before your visit.
http://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com/events
This is the place to go to see a first run movie. Parking garage nearby is convenient. Food court in the lower lobby is a great place to get a meal before or after your movie.
124 locals recommend
Metreon
135 4th StThis is the place to go to see a first run movie. Parking garage nearby is convenient. Food court in the lower lobby is a great place to get a meal before or after your movie.
This is the place to go for independent and low budget films. Get a reserved seat. The reserved seating has comfortable seats that recline in this smaller theater. Beer and wine are available.
15 locals recommend
Landmark's Embarcadero Center Cinema
1 Embarcadero CtrThis is the place to go for independent and low budget films. Get a reserved seat. The reserved seating has comfortable seats that recline in this smaller theater. Beer and wine are available.
Great place to see live shows. Located near the hipster Mission district. Comfortable seating and easy access bar upstairs.
Check the schedule: http://www.thechapelsf.com/
135 locals recommend
The Chapel
777 Valencia StreetGreat place to see live shows. Located near the hipster Mission district. Comfortable seating and easy access bar upstairs.
Check the schedule: http://www.thechapelsf.com/
Newly remodeled exterior and interior creates more space for more art.
813 locals recommend
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StNewly remodeled exterior and interior creates more space for more art.
Shopping
Filled with restaurants, bars, & boutiques, Union Street is a very nice neighborhood to visit. Spend an afternoon milling around & end your day with a great meal in any of the restaurants in the area.
84 locals recommend
Union Street
Union StreetFilled with restaurants, bars, & boutiques, Union Street is a very nice neighborhood to visit. Spend an afternoon milling around & end your day with a great meal in any of the restaurants in the area.
A slice of San Francisco life, many great places to shop and eat in this area of town. Stroll up and down Fillmore street to shop, eat, or even see a movie.
53 locals recommend
Fillmore District
A slice of San Francisco life, many great places to shop and eat in this area of town. Stroll up and down Fillmore street to shop, eat, or even see a movie.
This is all the shopping you will need. All the major department stores are here. Restaurants also are plentiful. Here is a link to explore: http://www.visitunionsquaresf.com/visit_here/shopping
817 locals recommend
Union Square
333 Post StThis is all the shopping you will need. All the major department stores are here. Restaurants also are plentiful. Here is a link to explore: http://www.visitunionsquaresf.com/visit_here/shopping
Visit Cost Plus World Market for their wine selection. They have great descriptions of their wines, as well as great prices. It's worth a visit.
Cost Plus World Market
2552 Taylor StVisit Cost Plus World Market for their wine selection. They have great descriptions of their wines, as well as great prices. It's worth a visit.
Parks & Nature
This overlooks Seal Rock, Ocean Beach, and the old Sutro Bath house. Beautiful scenery of the Pacific Ocean. Sometimes you can see dolphins and whales in the water. visit here and have breakfast, lunch or dinner afterwards at the Cliff House.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailThis overlooks Seal Rock, Ocean Beach, and the old Sutro Bath house. Beautiful scenery of the Pacific Ocean. Sometimes you can see dolphins and whales in the water. visit here and have breakfast, lunch or dinner afterwards at the Cliff House.
This is the BEST view of San Francisco. Not many people make it here. It overlooks the North Tower of the Golden Gate Bridge. You can see the whole length of the GGB and San Francisco in the background. Sometimes there is dramatic fog rolling in from the ocean. Easy parking at the top of the headlands. Part of the Terminator Genisys movie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1340138/) was filmed here with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
194 locals recommend
Marin Headlands
This is the BEST view of San Francisco. Not many people make it here. It overlooks the North Tower of the Golden Gate Bridge. You can see the whole length of the GGB and San Francisco in the background. Sometimes there is dramatic fog rolling in from the ocean. Easy parking at the top of the headlands. Part of the Terminator Genisys movie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1340138/) was filmed here with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Essentials
This is a smaller grocery chain with great sized portions of food for visiting guests. Good selection of organic food and drinks, and priced reasonably. 3 blocks from flat.
395 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
401 Bay StThis is a smaller grocery chain with great sized portions of food for visiting guests. Good selection of organic food and drinks, and priced reasonably. 3 blocks from flat.
Safeway is a larger grocery chain located 3 blocks from the flat. All national brands of food and beverage can be found here. They also have a great selection of wine. Use my club card number 415-296-9337 to get discounts on groceries.
46 locals recommend
Safeway
350 Bay StSafeway is a larger grocery chain located 3 blocks from the flat. All national brands of food and beverage can be found here. They also have a great selection of wine. Use my club card number 415-296-9337 to get discounts on groceries.