Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Padrecito
901 Cole StDelicious Mexican food and margaritas.
L'Ardoise
151 Noe StTiny, charming French Bistro.
My friend Sharon is the owner and chef of this amazing neighborhood pizzeria. Consistently makes top 25 pizza in the U.S.!
137 locals recommend
Gialina
2842 Diamond StMy friend Sharon is the owner and chef of this amazing neighborhood pizzeria. Consistently makes top 25 pizza in the U.S.!
ChouChou French Bistro
400 Dewey BlvdSweet and yummy French bistro within walking distance.
Zazie
941 Cole StSightseeing
The best views of the entire City. This is a great run or hike from our house, about 3 miles round trip.
727 locals recommend
Twin Peaks
The best views of the entire City. This is a great run or hike from our house, about 3 miles round trip.
Vibrant gay neighborhood for coffee or bar hopping. We like Harvey's for lunch, Cafe Flor for coffee and people watching, and the Lookout for drinks.
293 locals recommend
The Castro
Vibrant gay neighborhood for coffee or bar hopping. We like Harvey's for lunch, Cafe Flor for coffee and people watching, and the Lookout for drinks.
Mission Dolores Park is a popular weekend hangout for hipsters of all types. On a sunny weekend grab a picnic and bottle of wine at BiRite Market and join the fun.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetMission Dolores Park is a popular weekend hangout for hipsters of all types. On a sunny weekend grab a picnic and bottle of wine at BiRite Market and join the fun.
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious neighborhood Italian in the Castro, with old movies projected onto the wall.
38 locals recommend
Poesia
4072 18th StDelicious neighborhood Italian in the Castro, with old movies projected onto the wall.
One our favorite restaurants in the City. Delicious fresh seafood. Go at off peak times or be prepared to wait since they don't take reservations.
148 locals recommend
Anchor Oyster Bar
579 Castro StOne our favorite restaurants in the City. Delicious fresh seafood. Go at off peak times or be prepared to wait since they don't take reservations.
Bar Agricole
1540 11th StSome of the best craft cocktails in the City.
Arts & Culture
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrMy favorite museum in SF. Located in Golden Gate Park.
Shopping
One of my favorite neighborhoods, especially for shopping. Many boutiques feature local designers. Bar Jules is a wonderful spot for lunch or dinner. Absinthe is great for cocktails.
223 locals recommend
Hayes Valley
One of my favorite neighborhoods, especially for shopping. Many boutiques feature local designers. Bar Jules is a wonderful spot for lunch or dinner. Absinthe is great for cocktails.
If you need a sweet treat just a few minutes (driving) away, the ice cream is delicious!
109 locals recommend
The Ice Cream Bar
815 Cole StIf you need a sweet treat just a few minutes (driving) away, the ice cream is delicious!
Essentials
Nearest grocery store, 2 minute drive or 10 minute walk (hills involved). Fantastic selection of high quality groceries, gourmet pre-prepared food to go, and great wine selection.
277 locals recommend
Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California StNearest grocery store, 2 minute drive or 10 minute walk (hills involved). Fantastic selection of high quality groceries, gourmet pre-prepared food to go, and great wine selection.
Safeway
298 King StEverything Else
Truly one of the prettiest parks in the U.S. Visit the Conservatory of Flowers, Buffalo Paddock and Stow Lake. Runners this is the place for a morning run!
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
Truly one of the prettiest parks in the U.S. Visit the Conservatory of Flowers, Buffalo Paddock and Stow Lake. Runners this is the place for a morning run!