Blake’s guidebook
Groceries & Wine
Closest full service grocery store just down the steps and a couple of blocks away.
277 locals recommend
Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California StClosest full service grocery store just down the steps and a couple of blocks away.
A great little natural foods bodega with produce and medicines.
25 locals recommend
Buffalo Whole Food & Grain Co
598 Castro StA great little natural foods bodega with produce and medicines.
Castro Village Wine Co
4121 19th StBest wine offerings just down the hill on 19th Street.
Sightseeing
A beautiful view of the city and bay with a few very short trails, just across the street and up the steps.
48 locals recommend
Kite Hill Open Space
A beautiful view of the city and bay with a few very short trails, just across the street and up the steps.
Wind your way through the streets and steps from the house to the best views of the Bay.
727 locals recommend
Twin Peaks
Wind your way through the streets and steps from the house to the best views of the Bay.
Beautiful steps with gardens and stunning homes along the way. Good for a nice hike to Twin Peaks or Mt Sutro Open Space Reserve.
Pemberton Place Steps
Pemberton PlaceBeautiful steps with gardens and stunning homes along the way. Good for a nice hike to Twin Peaks or Mt Sutro Open Space Reserve.
Just down the hill and up another, Dolores Park is one of the best spots in the city to people watch, play tennis, or drink a bottle of wine while soaking up the views. It is also one of the sunniest spots in the city.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetJust down the hill and up another, Dolores Park is one of the best spots in the city to people watch, play tennis, or drink a bottle of wine while soaking up the views. It is also one of the sunniest spots in the city.
A beautiful stretch of beach after a beautiful drive or hike (recommend the Dipsea trail). There's a few spots for lunch in the small town as well.
363 locals recommend
Stinson Beach
A beautiful stretch of beach after a beautiful drive or hike (recommend the Dipsea trail). There's a few spots for lunch in the small town as well.
Food scene
Che Fico
838 Divisadero StAmazing California inspired Italian food and pizzas. Incredible!
Sit by Tomales Bay where fresh oysters are farmed and barbecued along with wine and other fresh food offerings.
118 locals recommend
Hog Island Oyster Co
20215 Shoreline HwySit by Tomales Bay where fresh oysters are farmed and barbecued along with wine and other fresh food offerings.
Even if you're not vegan, the Mexican food here is amazing! Very different from the LA location, but just as good!
150 locals recommend
Gracias Madre
2211 Mission StEven if you're not vegan, the Mexican food here is amazing! Very different from the LA location, but just as good!
If you're looking for a variety of food and drinks, this gathering of food trucks and bars is a lot of fun amidst an outdoor space in the newer part of SF. Especially great on an weekend afternoon.
39 locals recommend
Spark Social SF
601 Mission Bay Boulevard NorthIf you're looking for a variety of food and drinks, this gathering of food trucks and bars is a lot of fun amidst an outdoor space in the newer part of SF. Especially great on an weekend afternoon.
A pretty good spot for brunch with a nice back patio, this local Castro restaurant was just upgraded.
47 locals recommend
Fable
558 Castro StA pretty good spot for brunch with a nice back patio, this local Castro restaurant was just upgraded.
Neighborhoods
Historic neighborhood with a rich history of diversity and equal rights. Check out where Harvey Milk led much of his efforts to change the treatment of LGBTQ people in San Francisco. Twin Peaks, Hot Cookie, Swirl Wine, the Castro Fountain, and Cliff's Variety are a few of our favorites.
293 locals recommend
The Castro
Historic neighborhood with a rich history of diversity and equal rights. Check out where Harvey Milk led much of his efforts to change the treatment of LGBTQ people in San Francisco. Twin Peaks, Hot Cookie, Swirl Wine, the Castro Fountain, and Cliff's Variety are a few of our favorites.
City advice
Getting around
eBikes are an easy way to get around
Lyft eBikes and city bikes are just down the hill on 19th, and are an easy way to get around with you Lyft app.