Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Amazing Mexican kitchen. The best house margaritas anywhere. Save room for the chocolate paleta--a dairy-free popsicle like you've never experienced before.
306 locals recommend
Nopalito
306 Broderick StAmazing Mexican kitchen. The best house margaritas anywhere. Save room for the chocolate paleta--a dairy-free popsicle like you've never experienced before.
Matching Half
1799 McAllister StGreat coffee. Great food. The perfect neighborhood cafe.
Historic Haight spot that's worth checking out. Busy but great food, and incredible beers that are brewed right under your feet in the basement. Stop in for a beer at the bar or at the communal table.
177 locals recommend
Magnolia Brewing - Haight
1398 Haight StHistoric Haight spot that's worth checking out. Busy but great food, and incredible beers that are brewed right under your feet in the basement. Stop in for a beer at the bar or at the communal table.
This is where locals come for toast (not kidding). They also come for the coffee. Stop in and see why.
281 locals recommend
The Mill
736 Divisadero StThis is where locals come for toast (not kidding). They also come for the coffee. Stop in and see why.
Fantastic food stalls, restaurants, farmers' market, and the ferry terminal--all in one place. Jump on a ferry to Tiburon, Alcatraz, or Angel Island. Be sure to check the ferry schedule in advance.
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
Fantastic food stalls, restaurants, farmers' market, and the ferry terminal--all in one place. Jump on a ferry to Tiburon, Alcatraz, or Angel Island. Be sure to check the ferry schedule in advance.
Gorgeous pastries, good coffee, salads and sandwiches in this family-friendly boulangerie. A great spot to people watch, or to get a little work done over a huge bowl of coffee (yes, bowl of coffee).
206 locals recommend
La Boulangerie de San Francisco
1000 Cole StGorgeous pastries, good coffee, salads and sandwiches in this family-friendly boulangerie. A great spot to people watch, or to get a little work done over a huge bowl of coffee (yes, bowl of coffee).
Sweet old school soda fountain and ice cream bar in a lovely neighborhood. Enjoy!
109 locals recommend
The Ice Cream Bar
815 Cole StSweet old school soda fountain and ice cream bar in a lovely neighborhood. Enjoy!
Fantastic! Vietnamese cuisine meets the SF foodie local-food movement. Try the rice noodles with crab, the corn soup with crab (when it's in season), the Pho, and the amazing brussels sprouts.
41 locals recommend
OTD
2232 Bush StFantastic! Vietnamese cuisine meets the SF foodie local-food movement. Try the rice noodles with crab, the corn soup with crab (when it's in season), the Pho, and the amazing brussels sprouts.
Cute, teeny, tiny Puerto Rican restaurant. Super casual. The pollo encebollado and a glass of sangria are the perfect Haight Street dinner.
36 locals recommend
Parada 22
1805 Haight StCute, teeny, tiny Puerto Rican restaurant. Super casual. The pollo encebollado and a glass of sangria are the perfect Haight Street dinner.
French bistro meets SF cocktail culture. Get a burger and fries in the cafe or go to town with a formal dinner. Known for world-class cocktails and the biggest drinks and wine menu you've ever seen.
121 locals recommend
Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
398 Hayes StFrench bistro meets SF cocktail culture. Get a burger and fries in the cafe or go to town with a formal dinner. Known for world-class cocktails and the biggest drinks and wine menu you've ever seen.
The restaurant that started the Nopa foodie trend. Crowded and loud, Nopa has great food and drinks, and is open late. Try to make a reservation. Or walk-in and try to score communal table seats.
504 locals recommend
Nopa
560 Divisadero StThe restaurant that started the Nopa foodie trend. Crowded and loud, Nopa has great food and drinks, and is open late. Try to make a reservation. Or walk-in and try to score communal table seats.
Essentials
Fantastic Blue Bottle coffee bar, great pastries, and good deli sandwiches. The perfect place to grab lunch and sit at the curbside parklet tables to relax and people-watch.
140 locals recommend
Haight Street Natural Food
1621 Haight StFantastic Blue Bottle coffee bar, great pastries, and good deli sandwiches. The perfect place to grab lunch and sit at the curbside parklet tables to relax and people-watch.
Groceries, take-out, and more. Has benches outside where you can sit and have lunch before hitting the Haight or the park.
664 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island StGroceries, take-out, and more. Has benches outside where you can sit and have lunch before hitting the Haight or the park.
If you're an SF foodie, you shop at Bi-Rite. Stop in to view the locals and gawk at the prices. Or grab a sandwich or an ice cream before you head up to Alamo Square Park to see the Painted Ladies.
651 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StIf you're an SF foodie, you shop at Bi-Rite. Stop in to view the locals and gawk at the prices. Or grab a sandwich or an ice cream before you head up to Alamo Square Park to see the Painted Ladies.
Target
2675 Geary BlvdFor longer stays, Target is close by.
The neighborhood natural pharmacy. They sell natural cosmetics and skin care products, supplements, and more. They're also a traditional pharmacy.
23 locals recommend
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy
925 Cole StThe neighborhood natural pharmacy. They sell natural cosmetics and skin care products, supplements, and more. They're also a traditional pharmacy.
Lucky
1750 Fulton StThe closest "regular" grocery story. This Lucky's also has a pharmacy.
Our closest corner market. Great for urgent supplies. They also make sandwiches during the day.
7 locals recommend
Cindy's Market
2084 Hayes StOur closest corner market. Great for urgent supplies. They also make sandwiches during the day.
Great gym with fitness classes, weights, and lots of fitness equipment. 5 minutes walk. Day passes are $25 for adults and $15 for kids.
11 locals recommend
Koret Health and Recreation Center
Turk BoulevardGreat gym with fitness classes, weights, and lots of fitness equipment. 5 minutes walk. Day passes are $25 for adults and $15 for kids.
Arts & Culture
Great exhibits and a fantastic *FREE* sculpture garden. Nice cafe adjacent the garden. DO NOT MISS visiting the museum's tower *FREE*. Take the elevator to the observatory for the best view in SF.
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrGreat exhibits and a fantastic *FREE* sculpture garden. Nice cafe adjacent the garden. DO NOT MISS visiting the museum's tower *FREE*. Take the elevator to the observatory for the best view in SF.
Entertainment & Activities
A fantastic world-class aquarium. A great place to spend a morning or afternoon whether you're with kids or not. The amazing living roof is worth a visit.
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrA fantastic world-class aquarium. A great place to spend a morning or afternoon whether you're with kids or not. The amazing living roof is worth a visit.
It's a carousel! Tix are $2 per adult. Kids are free. Built in 1914, you can ride on a dragon, giraffe, tiger, frog or horse. Word to the wise--there's a coffee stand across from the entrance.
14 locals recommend
Carousel
2391 Mission StIt's a carousel! Tix are $2 per adult. Kids are free. Built in 1914, you can ride on a dragon, giraffe, tiger, frog or horse. Word to the wise--there's a coffee stand across from the entrance.
The best kids playground ever! Tons of things to do for all age groups. There's even a coffee and snack stand by the carousel! The huge cement slides on the hill are irresistible.
52 locals recommend
Koret Playground
The best kids playground ever! Tons of things to do for all age groups. There's even a coffee and snack stand by the carousel! The huge cement slides on the hill are irresistible.
The childrens playground on the east side of the park has amazing views of the Painted Ladies and the City. A great place for an only-in-SF experience while your little one gets in their play time.
390 locals recommend
Alamo Square
The childrens playground on the east side of the park has amazing views of the Painted Ladies and the City. A great place for an only-in-SF experience while your little one gets in their play time.
A fantastic children's playground with views over the Bay. Epic.
13 locals recommend
Julius Kahn Playground
Spruce StreetA fantastic children's playground with views over the Bay. Epic.
For ages baby through eight--this hands-on museum is located in a truly stunning location. A fabulous place to discover with your child and to enjoy the views of the City from beautiful Sausalito.
85 locals recommend
Bay Area Discovery Museum
557 McReynolds RdFor ages baby through eight--this hands-on museum is located in a truly stunning location. A fabulous place to discover with your child and to enjoy the views of the City from beautiful Sausalito.
For kids of all ages (including big ones with jobs and bills to pay), the Exploratorium is a fun science adventure for everyone.
432 locals recommend
Exploratorium
Green StreetFor kids of all ages (including big ones with jobs and bills to pay), the Exploratorium is a fun science adventure for everyone.
Rent a row boat or paddle boat and enjoy San Francisco's Stow Lake -- which San Franciscan's have enjoyed since 1893.
152 locals recommend
Stow Lake
Rent a row boat or paddle boat and enjoy San Francisco's Stow Lake -- which San Franciscan's have enjoyed since 1893.
The original home to the SF 49ers, the stadium is a great place to run if you prefer a track to the park or want to run after dark. It's open from 6a-9:30p.
27 locals recommend
Kezar Stadium
670 Kezar DrThe original home to the SF 49ers, the stadium is a great place to run if you prefer a track to the park or want to run after dark. It's open from 6a-9:30p.
Parks & Nature
The 135-year old Conservatory of Flowers is a greenhouse and botanical garden that houses a collection of rare and exotic plants. It's a lovely place to pop in for a tour of the weird world of plants
232 locals recommend
Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F Kennedy DrThe 135-year old Conservatory of Flowers is a greenhouse and botanical garden that houses a collection of rare and exotic plants. It's a lovely place to pop in for a tour of the weird world of plants
A huge and wonderful garden to get lost in. Picnic on the main lawn or next to the pond, or find a private spot to hide out in the native plant area.
182 locals recommend
San Francisco Botanical Garden
1199 9th AveA huge and wonderful garden to get lost in. Picnic on the main lawn or next to the pond, or find a private spot to hide out in the native plant area.
The starting point of one of the most gorgeous walks in the Bay. No strollers or bikes. This trail has one steep hill with stairs up and down. Check out the surfers near the start of this walk.
16 locals recommend
Lands End Trail Eagles Point
916 El Camino Del MarThe starting point of one of the most gorgeous walks in the Bay. No strollers or bikes. This trail has one steep hill with stairs up and down. Check out the surfers near the start of this walk.
Sightseeing
This is where to come for San Francisco's most famous view: the "Full House" house view and the San Francisco Painted Ladies with the City behind.
390 locals recommend
Alamo Square
This is where to come for San Francisco's most famous view: the "Full House" house view and the San Francisco Painted Ladies with the City behind.
Grab tea, coffee, or a snack while enjoying one of the most beautiful spots in the world. This little cafe is just feet from the Golden Gate Bridge.
31 locals recommend
Warming Hut at the Presidio
983 Marine DrGrab tea, coffee, or a snack while enjoying one of the most beautiful spots in the world. This little cafe is just feet from the Golden Gate Bridge.
A beautiful building with a small cafe. If you have a stroller, you can walk the Lands End Trail from here. Gorgeous views over the Sutro Baths, The Cliff House, and the ocean
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailA beautiful building with a small cafe. If you have a stroller, you can walk the Lands End Trail from here. Gorgeous views over the Sutro Baths, The Cliff House, and the ocean
Shopping
Walgreens
4645 Mission StThe closest major pharmacy
The one and only Amoeba Records on Haight. The original Haight Street music store.
79 locals recommend
Amoeba Music
1855 Haight StThe one and only Amoeba Records on Haight. The original Haight Street music store.