Guidebook for San Francisco

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Guidebook for San Francisco

Essentials

Everything you need for last minute groceries. Vegan and vegetarian supplies. Wine, cheese, chocolates. Guidebooks and maps. Gifts and books.
74 locals recommend
Other Avenues Grocery Cooperative
3930 Judah St
74 locals recommend
Everything you need for last minute groceries. Vegan and vegetarian supplies. Wine, cheese, chocolates. Guidebooks and maps. Gifts and books.
if you need large grocery store
140 locals recommend
Safeway
735 7th Ave
140 locals recommend
if you need large grocery store
Wonderful locally-owned market. Fresh produce, organics. Flowers, groceries, wine, cheese, chocolate, etc.
87 locals recommend
Noriega Produce
3701 Noriega St
87 locals recommend
Wonderful locally-owned market. Fresh produce, organics. Flowers, groceries, wine, cheese, chocolate, etc.

Food Scene

Unique local culture. Excellent coffee. Loose leaf teas. Neighborhood owned and run. Coconuts, Cinnamon toast, breakfast treats made and delivered daily.
141 locals recommend
Trouble Coffee
4033 Judah St
141 locals recommend
Unique local culture. Excellent coffee. Loose leaf teas. Neighborhood owned and run. Coconuts, Cinnamon toast, breakfast treats made and delivered daily.
Easy breakfast, lunch, dinner. Beer on tap. Coffee, donuts, bagels, oatmeal. Open late
131 locals recommend
Java Beach Café
1396 La Playa St
131 locals recommend
Easy breakfast, lunch, dinner. Beer on tap. Coffee, donuts, bagels, oatmeal. Open late
Waffles, specialty coffees, lunch, dinner. GIANT cookies. On our block.
49 locals recommend
Beachside Coffee Bar & Kitchen
49 locals recommend
Waffles, specialty coffees, lunch, dinner. GIANT cookies. On our block.
NyTimes-review restaurant. California cuisine, upscale, small plates. Fresh baked bread-- must get! Memorable specialty cocktails. Unique local culture.
259 locals recommend
Outerlands
4001 Judah St
259 locals recommend
NyTimes-review restaurant. California cuisine, upscale, small plates. Fresh baked bread-- must get! Memorable specialty cocktails. Unique local culture.
Unique local history. Its 3rd incarnation after fires, now managed by Park system. Extraordinary water views.
285 locals recommend
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos Ave
285 locals recommend
Unique local history. Its 3rd incarnation after fires, now managed by Park system. Extraordinary water views.
Wonderful local diner. Incredible views.
38 locals recommend
Louis'
902 Point Lobos Ave
38 locals recommend
Wonderful local diner. Incredible views.
If you're in the mood for Mexican. Full bar. Kid-friendly.
38 locals recommend
Celia's by the Beach
4019 Judah St
38 locals recommend
If you're in the mood for Mexican. Full bar. Kid-friendly.
Vegans delight. Lunch spot. Amazing creations worth trying.
45 locals recommend
Judahlicious
3906 Judah St
45 locals recommend
Vegans delight. Lunch spot. Amazing creations worth trying.
In back of Beach Chalet. Casual Full bar. VERY kid friendly. They can run and play in grass while food is made. Sometimes orders take a very long time. Best for relaxing at end of day.
71 locals recommend
Park Chalet Coastal Beer Garden
1000 Great Hwy
71 locals recommend
In back of Beach Chalet. Casual Full bar. VERY kid friendly. They can run and play in grass while food is made. Sometimes orders take a very long time. Best for relaxing at end of day.

Shopping

Unique San Francisco Art. Prints, photos, cards. Locally owned and run.
23 locals recommend
3 Fish Studios
23 locals recommend
Unique San Francisco Art. Prints, photos, cards. Locally owned and run.
Surf boards and clothes, bathing suits. Amazing collector surf and ocean photo books. Unique gifts. Local Culture.
43 locals recommend
Mollusk Surf Shop
4500 Irving St
43 locals recommend
Surf boards and clothes, bathing suits. Amazing collector surf and ocean photo books. Unique gifts. Local Culture.

Sightseeing

Great for a stroll. Local gardens.
182 locals recommend
San Francisco Botanical Garden
1199 9th Ave
182 locals recommend
Great for a stroll. Local gardens.
If you're in the mood for an aquarium, local natural history museum, planetarium.
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Dr
816 locals recommend
If you're in the mood for an aquarium, local natural history museum, planetarium.

Everything Else

Notable architecture. Publicly accessible area open to all. Friday nights at the de Young! (see online) Outdoor sculpture garden in back. Ruth Asawa hanging scultpure
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
999 locals recommend
Notable architecture. Publicly accessible area open to all. Friday nights at the de Young! (see online) Outdoor sculpture garden in back. Ruth Asawa hanging scultpure
Unique historical area. Adolph Sutro is worth researching.
246 locals recommend
Sutro Baths
1004 Point Lobos Ave
246 locals recommend
Unique historical area. Adolph Sutro is worth researching.
Special spot.
10 locals recommend
Camera Obscura
1096 Point Lobos Ave
10 locals recommend
Special spot.
Coffee AND soft serve ice cream!
43 locals recommend
Java Beach
2650 Sloat Blvd
43 locals recommend
Coffee AND soft serve ice cream!
Beautiful views of Golden Gate bridge from this path walk.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End Trail
694 locals recommend
Beautiful views of Golden Gate bridge from this path walk.
Well...
1321 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
1321 locals recommend
Well...
Excellent baked goods, "bowl of eggs" for gluten-free breakfast, coffee, great t-shirts!
170 locals recommend
Devil's Teeth Baking Company
3876 Noriega St
170 locals recommend
Excellent baked goods, "bowl of eggs" for gluten-free breakfast, coffee, great t-shirts!

Drinks & Nightlife

Breaks the rule against good restaurants having good food AND a view. Great brunch, dinner, lunch. Full Bar. Reservations not always needed.
236 locals recommend
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great Hwy
236 locals recommend
Breaks the rule against good restaurants having good food AND a view. Great brunch, dinner, lunch. Full Bar. Reservations not always needed.