Guidebook for San Francisco

Karen
Guidebook for San Francisco

Essentials

Gourmet picnic supplies, produce, butcher, deli
277 locals recommend
Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California St
277 locals recommend
Gourmet picnic supplies, produce, butcher, deli
Big grocery store, located in shopping strip with a Walgreens and lots of good Asian food
357 locals recommend
Safeway
298 King St
357 locals recommend
Big grocery store, located in shopping strip with a Walgreens and lots of good Asian food

Food Scene

good tacqueria/bodega
10 locals recommend
Miraloma Market
755 Portola Dr
10 locals recommend
good tacqueria/bodega
Wonderful French restaurant in Cole Valley - lots of other restaurants, bars, cafes, gourmet ice cream, etc.
286 locals recommend
Zazie
941 Cole St
286 locals recommend
Wonderful French restaurant in Cole Valley - lots of other restaurants, bars, cafes, gourmet ice cream, etc.
Dozens of great restaurants and markets from every Asian country
25 locals recommend
Clement Street
Clement Street
25 locals recommend
Dozens of great restaurants and markets from every Asian country
Best bakery in SF, sweets and savory
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero St
768 locals recommend
Best bakery in SF, sweets and savory
Family-friendly shops and restaurants
24th St & Castro St station
Family-friendly shops and restaurants
Hub of Inner Sunset neighborhood. Great Asian markets and food further west on Irving.
16 locals recommend
9th Ave & Irving St station
16 locals recommend
Hub of Inner Sunset neighborhood. Great Asian markets and food further west on Irving.
Closest coffee fix.
512 locals recommend
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut St
512 locals recommend
Closest coffee fix.
SF Institution, burned down and rebuilt over and over. It's about getting there and the view.
285 locals recommend
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos Ave
285 locals recommend
SF Institution, burned down and rebuilt over and over. It's about getting there and the view.
Divine burritos. Great Mexican and Central/South American neighborhood. Check out the street murals.
169 locals recommend
Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission St
169 locals recommend
Divine burritos. Great Mexican and Central/South American neighborhood. Check out the street murals.
Great little French bistro, terrific wine list.
15 locals recommend
ChouChou French Bistro
400 Dewey Blvd
15 locals recommend
Great little French bistro, terrific wine list.
Pizza: Always in contention for the best in SF.
266 locals recommend
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison St
266 locals recommend
Pizza: Always in contention for the best in SF.
Excellent French bistro within walking distance of Union Square.
23 locals recommend
Bouche
603 Bush St
23 locals recommend
Excellent French bistro within walking distance of Union Square.
Best high-end Vietnamese in town, in the iconic Ferry Building on the Bay.
95 locals recommend
The Slanted Door
Ferry Building
95 locals recommend
Best high-end Vietnamese in town, in the iconic Ferry Building on the Bay.
Cozy space with amazing Japanese-influenced food. Open all day, including Sunday Brunch. Stop by on your way to/from the Ocean Beach.
48 locals recommend
Cassava
401 Balboa St
48 locals recommend
Cozy space with amazing Japanese-influenced food. Open all day, including Sunday Brunch. Stop by on your way to/from the Ocean Beach.
Best Spanish/tapas in SF.
71 locals recommend
Contigo
71 locals recommend
Best Spanish/tapas in SF.
Fresh, seasonal cooking and amazing wine list. Favorites are Charred Cauliflower, Rainbow Trout, Aged Cheddar Gnocchi
10 locals recommend
St. Vincent Tavern and Wine Merchant
1270 Valencia Street
10 locals recommend
Fresh, seasonal cooking and amazing wine list. Favorites are Charred Cauliflower, Rainbow Trout, Aged Cheddar Gnocchi
Buttermilk Fried Chicken sandwich, burger
Rove Kitchen
678 Post St
Buttermilk Fried Chicken sandwich, burger
best Greek wrap in town.
196 locals recommend
Souvla
517 Hayes St
196 locals recommend
best Greek wrap in town.
great toasted sub sandwiches
16 locals recommend
The Yellow Submarine
503 Irving St
16 locals recommend
great toasted sub sandwiches
Legendary sandwiches, take-out only. Great for picnics.
87 locals recommend
Ike's Place
2239 Market Street
87 locals recommend
Legendary sandwiches, take-out only. Great for picnics.
Great sandwiches and other picnic supplies
32 locals recommend
Molinari Delicatessen
373 Columbus Ave
32 locals recommend
Great sandwiches and other picnic supplies
voted best burger in SF
122 locals recommend
4505 Burgers & BBQ
705 Divisadero St
122 locals recommend
voted best burger in SF
breakfast by the beach - try the Special Breakfast Sandwich
170 locals recommend
Devil's Teeth Baking Company
3876 Noriega St
170 locals recommend
breakfast by the beach - try the Special Breakfast Sandwich
great Chinese dumplings
88 locals recommend
Mama Ji's
4416 18th St
88 locals recommend
great Chinese dumplings
Not only great ice cream, but good lunch food in this cute diner-style space
109 locals recommend
The Ice Cream Bar
815 Cole St
109 locals recommend
Not only great ice cream, but good lunch food in this cute diner-style space
great Dim Sum
64 locals recommend
Hong Kong Lounge
5322 Geary Blvd
64 locals recommend
great Dim Sum
High-End vegetarian in a beautiful setting
89 locals recommend
Greens
2 Marina Blvd
89 locals recommend
High-End vegetarian in a beautiful setting
In central Haight Ashbury, this little diner serves enormous and delicious old-school breakfasts. Most seating is at the little counter, where you can watch your meal being prepared start to finish.
71 locals recommend
Pork Store Cafe
1451 Haight St
71 locals recommend
In central Haight Ashbury, this little diner serves enormous and delicious old-school breakfasts. Most seating is at the little counter, where you can watch your meal being prepared start to finish.
Delicious French-inspired cuisine, in a the Marina neighborhood full of fun bars and other great reastaurants.
35 locals recommend
Isa Restaurant
3324 Steiner St
35 locals recommend
Delicious French-inspired cuisine, in a the Marina neighborhood full of fun bars and other great reastaurants.

Sightseeing

Famous and friendly neighborhood, lots of shops, restaurants, and people-watching
293 locals recommend
The Castro
293 locals recommend
Famous and friendly neighborhood, lots of shops, restaurants, and people-watching
Best view in SF! Short and steep walk from apartment.
727 locals recommend
Twin Peaks
727 locals recommend
Best view in SF! Short and steep walk from apartment.
Beautiful walking paths through historic converted military airfield. North end has Indoor Rock Climbing and Trampolining facilities. Great for picnicking. Amazing hiking trails all through Presidio.
426 locals recommend
Crissy Field
426 locals recommend
Beautiful walking paths through historic converted military airfield. North end has Indoor Rock Climbing and Trampolining facilities. Great for picnicking. Amazing hiking trails all through Presidio.
Just some bison, hanging out in Golden Gate Park . . .
67 locals recommend
Bison Paddock
1237 John F Kennedy Dr
67 locals recommend
Just some bison, hanging out in Golden Gate Park . . .
Iconic stretch of beach, usually uncrowded. Famous views of GG Bridge.
349 locals recommend
Baker Beach
349 locals recommend
Iconic stretch of beach, usually uncrowded. Famous views of GG Bridge.
Take the Blue & Gold Ferry from Embarcadero or Fisherman's Wharf - great day trip.
317 locals recommend
Sausalito
317 locals recommend
Take the Blue & Gold Ferry from Embarcadero or Fisherman's Wharf - great day trip.
Great sweeping views of downtown SF. Prime 21st Cen. Hippie -watching. Hit Bi-Rite ice cream on 18th St, Bi-Rite Market for picnic supplies across 18th, or Delfina Pizzeria down the block.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th Street
1244 locals recommend
Great sweeping views of downtown SF. Prime 21st Cen. Hippie -watching. Hit Bi-Rite ice cream on 18th St, Bi-Rite Market for picnic supplies across 18th, or Delfina Pizzeria down the block.
I go to watch the seals congregate off Pier 39. Lots of souvenir shopping and tourist attractions. Some great seafood toward the western end.
713 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth St
713 locals recommend
I go to watch the seals congregate off Pier 39. Lots of souvenir shopping and tourist attractions. Some great seafood toward the western end.
The drive there is magnificent, and the walks and hiking along the hills and beaches there are breathtaking.
156 locals recommend
Point Reyes Station
156 locals recommend
The drive there is magnificent, and the walks and hiking along the hills and beaches there are breathtaking.
Drive through the magnificent neighborhood of Pacific Heights, then descend a mind-boggling hill down to the Marina and The Presidio.
2300 Divisadero St
2300 Divisadero Street
Drive through the magnificent neighborhood of Pacific Heights, then descend a mind-boggling hill down to the Marina and The Presidio.

Everything Else

World-class Hospital.
22 locals recommend
University of California San Francisco Parnassus Campus
505 Parnassus Ave
22 locals recommend
World-class Hospital.
If you're flying into SFO and not renting a car, one option is to take BART train straight from airport to this stop, then taxi/Uber to the apartment.
162 locals recommend
16th St Mission BART Station
2000 Mission St
162 locals recommend
If you're flying into SFO and not renting a car, one option is to take BART train straight from airport to this stop, then taxi/Uber to the apartment.
Great farmers market, restaurants. Beautiful setting. Take the F Streetcar from the Castro MUNI hub straight down Market St. - iconic views.
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
679 locals recommend
Great farmers market, restaurants. Beautiful setting. Take the F Streetcar from the Castro MUNI hub straight down Market St. - iconic views.
On a clear day, one of the most beautiful walks of your life.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End Trail
694 locals recommend
On a clear day, one of the most beautiful walks of your life.
On a clear day, it will take your breath away. Map your way south out of the immediate neighborhood, then turn left onto Portola. Past the view, it's Market St which goes to the Castro and downtown
Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of The Arts
555 Portola Dr
On a clear day, it will take your breath away. Map your way south out of the immediate neighborhood, then turn left onto Portola. Past the view, it's Market St which goes to the Castro and downtown

Arts & Culture

Fantastic natural history museum with the world-famous albino alligator, indoor rainforest, aquarium, rooftop biosphere. Great for kids too.
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Dr
816 locals recommend
Fantastic natural history museum with the world-famous albino alligator, indoor rainforest, aquarium, rooftop biosphere. Great for kids too.
Fantastic modern art in an incredible setting.
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
999 locals recommend
Fantastic modern art in an incredible setting.
Small, gorgeous museum of classical art in an amazing setting. An unbelievable bargain.
208 locals recommend
Legion of Honor
100 34th Ave
208 locals recommend
Small, gorgeous museum of classical art in an amazing setting. An unbelievable bargain.
Historic, beautiful movie theater in the center of the Castro neighborhood. They show a great selection of older and foreign films, as well as musical sing-alongs! Check online for listings and times
332 locals recommend
Castro Theatre
429 Castro St
332 locals recommend
Historic, beautiful movie theater in the center of the Castro neighborhood. They show a great selection of older and foreign films, as well as musical sing-alongs! Check online for listings and times

Shopping

Great shopping/eating corridor. Lots of vintage boutiques/antique shops, used bookstores, bars. Very indie.
163 locals recommend
Valencia Street
Valencia Street
163 locals recommend
Great shopping/eating corridor. Lots of vintage boutiques/antique shops, used bookstores, bars. Very indie.
Divisadero corridor has great bars, dining, cafes, clothing and cosmetics boutiques
California St & Divisadero St station
Divisadero corridor has great bars, dining, cafes, clothing and cosmetics boutiques
High-end village in Marin County, just over the Golden Gate Bridge. Theater, movies, boutiques, independently run stores and restaurants. Leafy, winding old streets, great for strolling around.
76 locals recommend
Mill Valley
76 locals recommend
High-end village in Marin County, just over the Golden Gate Bridge. Theater, movies, boutiques, independently run stores and restaurants. Leafy, winding old streets, great for strolling around.
Central SF high-end shopping district. Take the F train there for maximum sightseeing. Many luxury boutiques, and check out the Westfield Mall across Market St.
9 locals recommend
Barneys New York, San Francisco
77 O'Farrell St
9 locals recommend
Central SF high-end shopping district. Take the F train there for maximum sightseeing. Many luxury boutiques, and check out the Westfield Mall across Market St.

Entertainment & Activities

Modernized facilities. Tigers next to the beach!
299 locals recommend
San Francisco Zoo
Upper Great Highway
299 locals recommend
Modernized facilities. Tigers next to the beach!
Small town, village center - 5 minutes from apartment. Indie bookstores, cafes, restaurants, vinyl shops, etc.
51 locals recommend
West Portal
51 locals recommend
Small town, village center - 5 minutes from apartment. Indie bookstores, cafes, restaurants, vinyl shops, etc.
Hands-on science and technology museum. Great for curious adults as well as kids.
432 locals recommend
Exploratorium
Green Street
432 locals recommend
Hands-on science and technology museum. Great for curious adults as well as kids.
North Beach - great people-watching at the center of Little Italy.
104 locals recommend
Washington Square
104 locals recommend
North Beach - great people-watching at the center of Little Italy.