Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Best bakery in the neighborhood. Just a short walk from here! Delicious freshly baked treats, fresh coffee and tea. Opens at 7am weekdays, 8am weekends.
39 locals recommend
Marla Bakery & Catering
399 Business Park CtBest bakery in the neighborhood. Just a short walk from here! Delicious freshly baked treats, fresh coffee and tea. Opens at 7am weekdays, 8am weekends.
Outstanding oysters, seafood, views of the Bay Bridge. Energetic bustling atmosphere. Run by chef/fisherman/owner of Hog Island Oyster Company north of here on the coast. Known for their fish chowder. Delicious food for lunch or dinner. In the Ferry Building - a great place to sample all of the Bay Area's best offerings of speciality gifts, wine, food.
58 locals recommend
Hog Island Oyster Co.
Outstanding oysters, seafood, views of the Bay Bridge. Energetic bustling atmosphere. Run by chef/fisherman/owner of Hog Island Oyster Company north of here on the coast. Known for their fish chowder. Delicious food for lunch or dinner. In the Ferry Building - a great place to sample all of the Bay Area's best offerings of speciality gifts, wine, food.
"NOPA" Make your reservation in advance. Or enjoy cocktails at the bar while you wait for a table. Delicious food and fun scene in middle of the city.
77 locals recommend
North of the Panhandle
"NOPA" Make your reservation in advance. Or enjoy cocktails at the bar while you wait for a table. Delicious food and fun scene in middle of the city.
Favorite restaurant in SF. Casual, wear anything. Delicious food every time. Be prepared to wait in line. VERY popular with locals. Share dishes.
458 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StFavorite restaurant in SF. Casual, wear anything. Delicious food every time. Be prepared to wait in line. VERY popular with locals. Share dishes.
Tiny casual SF classic for seafood - fresh crab, oysters, can't be beat. Prepare for a line. Its well worth the wait.
144 locals recommend
Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk StTiny casual SF classic for seafood - fresh crab, oysters, can't be beat. Prepare for a line. Its well worth the wait.
Upscale Food, drinks, amazing views. Fun to stroll along the Embarcadero day and night.
82 locals recommend
Waterbar Restaurant
399 The EmbarcaderoUpscale Food, drinks, amazing views. Fun to stroll along the Embarcadero day and night.
Sightseeing
Park on either side and walk across or walk along the trails surrounding it.
1321 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgePark on either side and walk across or walk along the trails surrounding it.
Also a restaurant for brunch, lunch, dinner or cocktails! Historic Cliff House has amazing views and historic photographs of San Francisco and the Sutro Baths and the previous Cliff Houses on the walls. Must-see. Visit the gift shop to see photos of San Francisco over time.
285 locals recommend
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos AveAlso a restaurant for brunch, lunch, dinner or cocktails! Historic Cliff House has amazing views and historic photographs of San Francisco and the Sutro Baths and the previous Cliff Houses on the walls. Must-see. Visit the gift shop to see photos of San Francisco over time.
Parks & Nature
Marin Headlands
Spectacular views of the city and endless hiking trails!
Make your reservations in advance! Uniquely Northern California. An absolute must-see. Reservations required. This is north of the Golden Gate Bridge and accessible by car, or tours you can book.
660 locals recommend
Muir Woods National Monument
Make your reservations in advance! Uniquely Northern California. An absolute must-see. Reservations required. This is north of the Golden Gate Bridge and accessible by car, or tours you can book.
Ocean Beach is right on the western edge of the city and absolutely beautiful year-round. Hop on the Balboa Street bus to get down there in minutes. Or drive down and park in the public parking lots that span the entire length of the beach. Start the day at Louis' Diner. End the day at the Cliff House or The Beach Chalet with drinks or dinner.
553 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
La Playa StOcean Beach is right on the western edge of the city and absolutely beautiful year-round. Hop on the Balboa Street bus to get down there in minutes. Or drive down and park in the public parking lots that span the entire length of the beach. Start the day at Louis' Diner. End the day at the Cliff House or The Beach Chalet with drinks or dinner.