Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Chinese food! Looks like they converted the downstairs of their house into a restaurant. It is just really good. Recommended: shrimp fried rice and pineapple spare ribs.
J & A Restaurant
5712 Mission StChinese food! Looks like they converted the downstairs of their house into a restaurant. It is just really good. Recommended: shrimp fried rice and pineapple spare ribs.
Tselogs
6192 Mission StFilipino-style breakfast food. Get the sizzling chicken sisig!
Dry fried chicken wings! There will be a line. Come early! Get the sauce on the side.
154 locals recommend
San Tung
1031 Irving StDry fried chicken wings! There will be a line. Come early! Get the sauce on the side.
Come for breakfast, burgers and classic soda fountain desserts. It's been around since 1918.
138 locals recommend
St. Francis Fountain
2801 24th StCome for breakfast, burgers and classic soda fountain desserts. It's been around since 1918.
Really good Korean food and you can grill on your table. The side dishes (banchan) are delicious and come with any meal.
11 locals recommend
Brothers Restaurant
4128 Geary BlvdReally good Korean food and you can grill on your table. The side dishes (banchan) are delicious and come with any meal.
The Dark Horse Inn
942 Geneva AveGreat gastropub that's family friendly
Italian American Social Club
25 Russia AveOld skool style Italian restaurant.
A short walk from the apartment. Good El Salvadorian pupusas and soups. I order the chicken soup with pupusas stuffed with zucchini and cheese.
Pupuseria Metapan
4769 Mission StA short walk from the apartment. Good El Salvadorian pupusas and soups. I order the chicken soup with pupusas stuffed with zucchini and cheese.
The Broken Record
1166 Geneva AveWhiskey and gourmet bar food. Good stuff!
Mamá Art Cafe
4754 Mission StreetGood coffee, bagel with a nice parklet out front.
Zanze's Cheesecake
Cheesecake!!!
Shopping
Every Saturday from 6am-2pm, come get your fresh produce, seafood and more!!! It is less expensive than the farmers market at the Ferry Building.
104 locals recommend
Alemany Farmers Market
100 Alemany BlvdEvery Saturday from 6am-2pm, come get your fresh produce, seafood and more!!! It is less expensive than the farmers market at the Ferry Building.
A used bookstore that it an easy way away. It's a new business. They also sell records.
Stevens Books SF
49 Ocean AveA used bookstore that it an easy way away. It's a new business. They also sell records.
Parks & Nature
The highest natural point in San Francisco. A short hike up from the park entrance. Great views and not much of a crowd!
96 locals recommend
Mount Davidson
Myra WayThe highest natural point in San Francisco. A short hike up from the park entrance. Great views and not much of a crowd!
2nd biggest park in the city with nice views. I take Muni 29 bus (Paul Ave) that stops in the park.
99 locals recommend
John McLaren Park
100 John F Shelley Dr2nd biggest park in the city with nice views. I take Muni 29 bus (Paul Ave) that stops in the park.
If you want to see a lot of people enjoying the sun, head to Dolores Park. Bring a blanket, sunscreen and things to share. I go to Balboa Park and catch the Muni J train that stops in the park.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetIf you want to see a lot of people enjoying the sun, head to Dolores Park. Bring a blanket, sunscreen and things to share. I go to Balboa Park and catch the Muni J train that stops in the park.
Sightseeing
Portola Drive
Portola DriveOne of my favorite views of the city.
This house, a former firehouse (circa 1911), was in The Princess Diaries (2001) with Anne Hathaway.
724 Brazil Ave
724 Brazil AvenueThis house, a former firehouse (circa 1911), was in The Princess Diaries (2001) with Anne Hathaway.
121 Amazon Ave
121 Amazon AvenueJerry Garcia's house
87 Harrington St
87 Harrington StreetJerry Garcia's house
Essentials
$30 Tourist Plan (3 weeks unlimited data, unlimited domestic and international texting to 140+ countries, 1,000 minutes talk time within U.S and free SIM card. Unlocked GSM phone required.
T-Mobile
4621 Mission St$30 Tourist Plan (3 weeks unlimited data, unlimited domestic and international texting to 140+ countries, 1,000 minutes talk time within U.S and free SIM card. Unlocked GSM phone required.
Pharmacy and toiletries. Buy anything you may have forgotten (toothbrush). Also, buy a Clipper card here for public transportation.
95 locals recommend
Walgreens
4645 Mission StPharmacy and toiletries. Buy anything you may have forgotten (toothbrush). Also, buy a Clipper card here for public transportation.
It's a major grocery store that is about three blocks away from my place and it's open 24 hours a day.
38 locals recommend
Safeway
4950 Mission StIt's a major grocery store that is about three blocks away from my place and it's open 24 hours a day.
Higher end grocery store. I go here to get really nice produce.
• 8am-10pm
905 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StHigher end grocery store. I go here to get really nice produce.
• 8am-10pm
Casa Lucaz #3 Produce and Meat Market
4555 Mission StVery inexpensive produce and it's clean.
24-hour coin laundromat. During they day they offer a wash & fold service. It's one block away!
Clean Wash Center & Dry Cleaners
4690 Mission St24-hour coin laundromat. During they day they offer a wash & fold service. It's one block away!
Drinks & Nightlife
Pissed Off Pete's
4528 Mission StOne of the best rated dive bars that serves food.
Arts & Culture
Excelsior Branch Library
4400 Mission StBorrow a book or video
They just finished a new addition at SFMOMA. I go to Balboa Park BART station and get off on Montgomery station. SFMOMA is about three blocks away. You can also take Muni 14R (Ferry Plaza) from Mission Street and Persia Avenue and get off on Mission Street and 3rd Street.
813 locals recommend
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StThey just finished a new addition at SFMOMA. I go to Balboa Park BART station and get off on Montgomery station. SFMOMA is about three blocks away. You can also take Muni 14R (Ferry Plaza) from Mission Street and Persia Avenue and get off on Mission Street and 3rd Street.