Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
My Tofu House
4627 Geary BlvdGreat Korean place to try something a little different!
Boudin Bakery
399 10th AveClam chowder, great sourdough and sandwiches!
Brothers Restaurant
4128 Geary BlvdGreat Korean BBQ!
Arashi Sushi House
4724 Geary BlvdTasty and close!
Lou's Cafe
5017 Geary BlvdGreat for lunch on weekdays! Try the Amicado with everything :)
My Thai
908 Clement StGreat takeout before going out for the night! Never crowded.
FANTASTIC barbecue. Sides are pretty good, but if you want to be efficient, skip them and get a pound of brisket! *drool*. Cafeteria style, super hip, and they brew their own beer.
62 locals recommend
Smokestack at Magnolia Brewing
2505 3rd StreetFANTASTIC barbecue. Sides are pretty good, but if you want to be efficient, skip them and get a pound of brisket! *drool*. Cafeteria style, super hip, and they brew their own beer.
Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission StFantastic, unbelievable burritos.
Taqueria El Farolito
2950 24th StFantastic, unbelievable burritos.
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StBurritos!
Front Cafe
Really good coffee.
Great food and drinks. Expensive, but fantastic. Good vegan options as well.
56 locals recommend
Bar Agricole
1540 11th StGreat food and drinks. Expensive, but fantastic. Good vegan options as well.
Tony's Pizza Napoletana
1570 Stockton StMy favorite SF pizza spot!
PIttsburgh style sandwiches are the only good thing out of Pittsburgh, but they are TASTY ;)
15 locals recommend
Giordano Bros
3108 16th StPIttsburgh style sandwiches are the only good thing out of Pittsburgh, but they are TASTY ;)
Memphis Minnie's BBQ Joint
576 Haight StTasty, tasty BBQ
Alta CA
1420 Market StreetGreat food and drinks!
Lolinda
2518 Mission StGood eats, good for groups with a reservation or willingness to wait
The Plant Cafe Organic
The EmbarcaderoCherry Blossom Bakery
844 Clement StGet the egg tarts!!!!
See's Candies
754 Clement StGet some California candies to take home with you! Free samples, too.
Check out all the pretty chocolates. They are gorgeous!
9 locals recommend
Christopher Elbow Chocolates
401 Hayes StCheck out all the pretty chocolates. They are gorgeous!
Stacks
501 Hayes StBest comfort food in SF!
Great concept, great food. You have to get a reservation well in advance, or line up before they open to get on the list!
141 locals recommend
State Bird Provisions
1529 Fillmore StGreat concept, great food. You have to get a reservation well in advance, or line up before they open to get on the list!
Fat Angel Food & Libation
1740 O'Farrell StTasty!
Nick's Crispy Tacos
3200 BroadwayHalf off on taco tuesdays!
Duboce Park Cafe
2 Sanchez St
Nara
1515 Polk St
Amasia Hide's Sushi Bar
149 Noe St
Fable
558 Castro St
Chow Food Bar
215 Church StHong Kong Lounge
5322 Geary BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Super fun place that's been around forever. They are never crowded because they have a reasonably sized space, but it's very fun. Good place to stop before going out, or as a destination along the way.
46 locals recommend
Noc Noc
557 Haight StSuper fun place that's been around forever. They are never crowded because they have a reasonably sized space, but it's very fun. Good place to stop before going out, or as a destination along the way.
Hearth
3985 17th StClose place to grab a beer! Great people here.
SF Game Night is hosted here on Tuesdays and Thursday! Google "Showdown Sports" for details.
7 locals recommend
Folsom Street Foundry
1425 Folsom StSF Game Night is hosted here on Tuesdays and Thursday! Google "Showdown Sports" for details.
El Techo
2516 Mission StRooftop terrace with heat lamps. So great!
Maven
598 Haight StGreat cocktails and good food too!
Blackbird
2124 Market StTry some of their hot drinks! So strange but so good.
The Alembic
1725 Haight St
Magnolia Brewing - Haight
1398 Haight StGood beer
Arts & Culture
I was blown away by this museum. It can take up to a whole day to get through there, but definitely stop if you get a chance!
90 locals recommend
Walt Disney Family Museum
104 Montgomery StI was blown away by this museum. It can take up to a whole day to get through there, but definitely stop if you get a chance!
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StParks & Nature
Baker Beach
Great views!
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetAlamo Square Park
Hayes StreetAlamere Falls Trail
Sutro Baths
1004 Point Lobos AveFun place to spend the day! Pack a picnic, ride a bike. Great views of the Bay Area.
107 locals recommend
Angel Island Café
Main StreetFun place to spend the day! Pack a picnic, ride a bike. Great views of the Bay Area.
Marina Green Drive
Marina Green DriveGreat place to walk around!
If you're here for a while, I recommend taking a drive down to Big Sur and camping! If you prefer camping with facilities, they do require reservations in advance. If you are okay with roughing it a little, contact us and we can tell you our secret spots!
332 locals recommend
Big Sur
If you're here for a while, I recommend taking a drive down to Big Sur and camping! If you prefer camping with facilities, they do require reservations in advance. If you are okay with roughing it a little, contact us and we can tell you our secret spots!
Great for a weekend trip! Be sure to go to the valley to see the rock formations. We got a great view of them going white water rafting for the day! I recommend camping.
995 locals recommend
Yosemite National Park
Great for a weekend trip! Be sure to go to the valley to see the rock formations. We got a great view of them going white water rafting for the day! I recommend camping.
Essentials
Safeway
735 7th AveGrocery Outlet
401 Marin StTrader Joe's
3 Masonic AveSmart & Final
350 7th Ave
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StBi-Rite Market
3639 18th StCal-Mart
3585 California StSonia's Dry Cleaners
4721 Geary BlvdRoyal Market And Bakery
5335 Geary BlvdSuper cool!
Pharmacy, essentials...great place to go if you forgot something, or need medication.
9 locals recommend
Walgreens Pharmacy
745 Clement StPharmacy, essentials...great place to go if you forgot something, or need medication.
Entertainment & Activities
San Francisco Armory
1800 Mission StNot safe for kids!
Getting Around
Hertz
3928 Geary Boulevard