Guidebook for San Francisco
Everything Else
An amazing coastal hike, unique views of the bridge and Pacific ocean. Somewhat hilly but worth the effort. Approx 4 miles round trip. Enter at 32nd and california mosaic steps.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailAn amazing coastal hike, unique views of the bridge and Pacific ocean. Somewhat hilly but worth the effort. Approx 4 miles round trip. Enter at 32nd and california mosaic steps.
The best urban park ever. Enter at 25th avenue and Fulton (3 blocks south). Everything from Bison watching to boat rentals at Stow Lake. See poster in hallway for complete list of attractions.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
The best urban park ever. Enter at 25th avenue and Fulton (3 blocks south). Everything from Bison watching to boat rentals at Stow Lake. See poster in hallway for complete list of attractions.
Ocean Beach
La Playa StThe beach. Bring a jacket (probably)
An incredible classical art museum with rotating exhibits and impressive views.
208 locals recommend
Legion of Honor
100 34th AveAn incredible classical art museum with rotating exhibits and impressive views.
A hidden beach with a great view of the "other" side of the bridge, better protected from wind/elements than Ocean Beach.
75 locals recommend
China Beach
A hidden beach with a great view of the "other" side of the bridge, better protected from wind/elements than Ocean Beach.
A hidden beach with a great view of the "other" side of the bridge, better protected from wind/elements than Ocean Beach. Keep an eye out for nude sun bathers!
349 locals recommend
Baker Beach
A hidden beach with a great view of the "other" side of the bridge, better protected from wind/elements than Ocean Beach. Keep an eye out for nude sun bathers!
Essentials
The cheaper grocery option. Has a much bigger selection and much cheaper than Thom's. Also has beer/wine.
80 locals recommend
Grocery Outlet
401 Marin StThe cheaper grocery option. Has a much bigger selection and much cheaper than Thom's. Also has beer/wine.
An old school Polish Delicatessen. Makes a great sandwich for a picnic in the park. Fresh pickels, bacon and sausages of all description make this place a winner. Really nice folks too.
Seakor Polish Deli
5957 Geary BlvdAn old school Polish Delicatessen. Makes a great sandwich for a picnic in the park. Fresh pickels, bacon and sausages of all description make this place a winner. Really nice folks too.
The best grocery store in the immediate area. Lots of ethnic foods, meats, great produce.
13 locals recommend
Royal Market And Bakery
5335 Geary BlvdThe best grocery store in the immediate area. Lots of ethnic foods, meats, great produce.
Pretty excellent local independent grocer, carries all the necessities with an emphasis on Asian goods and quality produce.
Mainland Market Co.
5601 Geary BlvdPretty excellent local independent grocer, carries all the necessities with an emphasis on Asian goods and quality produce.
Drinks & Nightlife
Probably the best tequila bar in California. The bar is tiny so you may need to wait to grab a stool. Margaritas are unbeatable. Literally around the corner.
33 locals recommend
Tommy's Mexican Restaurant
5929 Geary BlvdProbably the best tequila bar in California. The bar is tiny so you may need to wait to grab a stool. Margaritas are unbeatable. Literally around the corner.
Local irish sports bar. Large and can get loud. Great for watching sports (lots of TV's) colorful locals.
15 locals recommend
The Blarney Stone Bar
5625 Geary BlvdLocal irish sports bar. Large and can get loud. Great for watching sports (lots of TV's) colorful locals.
A pretty excellent new bar - well known for cocktails and great food as well. Also - try the dry "Far West" cider on tap, that's Adam's company :^)
20 locals recommend
Violet's
2301 Clement StA pretty excellent new bar - well known for cocktails and great food as well. Also - try the dry "Far West" cider on tap, that's Adam's company :^)
Food Scene
Unassuming exterior, incredible ornate wooden interior with fantastic Thai food, friendly staff and reasonable prices. Highly recommended and about 150 feet from your location.
10 locals recommend
Khan Toke Thai House
5937 Geary BlvdUnassuming exterior, incredible ornate wooden interior with fantastic Thai food, friendly staff and reasonable prices. Highly recommended and about 150 feet from your location.
Cafe Enchante
6157 Geary BlvdLarge coffee shop with lots of space for lounging.
Cute/fancy coffee shop with nice selection of food items as well.
26 locals recommend
Angelina's Deli Cafe
6000 California StCute/fancy coffee shop with nice selection of food items as well.
Huge new dim sum spot for weekend brunch and lunch (don't recommend for dinner).
45 locals recommend
Dragon Beaux
5700 Geary BlvdHuge new dim sum spot for weekend brunch and lunch (don't recommend for dinner).
Old school SF cafe, nice hamburgers, shakes, fries. A classic, check out the chandeliers.
Bill's Place
2315 Clement StOld school SF cafe, nice hamburgers, shakes, fries. A classic, check out the chandeliers.
Japanese food (but not sushi) - great yakitori (Skewers), ramen and tons of sake in a tiny, Beatles themed box.
14 locals recommend
Halu Restaurant
312 8th AveJapanese food (but not sushi) - great yakitori (Skewers), ramen and tons of sake in a tiny, Beatles themed box.
Delicious sushi spot, can be expensive. Doesn't look fancy from the outside but quality is top notch. May want a reservation.
20 locals recommend
Kabuto Restaurant
5121 Geary BlvdDelicious sushi spot, can be expensive. Doesn't look fancy from the outside but quality is top notch. May want a reservation.
India Clay Oven
2436 Clement StBest Indian food nearby. Has lunch buffett
Favorite coffee spot to get a instagram-worthy coffee beverage and small bites.
22 locals recommend
Home Cafe
1222 Noriega StFavorite coffee spot to get a instagram-worthy coffee beverage and small bites.
Sightseeing
The best natural science museum. Worth a visit for the albino alligator and the rainforest bio-dome alone.
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrThe best natural science museum. Worth a visit for the albino alligator and the rainforest bio-dome alone.
Great contemporary museum with rotating exhibits of old and new art. Check out the observation tower (free admission) for some incredible 360 views of the city.
1000 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrGreat contemporary museum with rotating exhibits of old and new art. Check out the observation tower (free admission) for some incredible 360 views of the city.