Guidebook for San Francisco
Drinks & Nightlife
A historical stopping point in SF. It is the home of the gay rights movement.
293 locals recommend
The Castro
A historical stopping point in SF. It is the home of the gay rights movement.
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StMy favorite pizzeria!
The Page
298 Divisadero StHipster vibe, and only a few blocks from my place
Formerly called Daddies, this is an iconic gay bar in the Castro. $2 Tuesdays on all beer!
440 Castro St
440 Castro StreetFormerly called Daddies, this is an iconic gay bar in the Castro. $2 Tuesdays on all beer!
The first gay bar in the US to have windows, putting it's patrons on display. This bar has a long history in the Castro and is featured on many tours. They also pour great drinks. Typically an older crowd and better suited toward having a nice cocktail and a good conversation.
32 locals recommend
Twin Peaks Tavern
401 Castro StThe first gay bar in the US to have windows, putting it's patrons on display. This bar has a long history in the Castro and is featured on many tours. They also pour great drinks. Typically an older crowd and better suited toward having a nice cocktail and a good conversation.
One of the best outdoor patios in the city. This place is kind of a dive bar, but boasts a HUGE selection of beers on tap! Burgers are GREAT too!
222 locals recommend
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia StOne of the best outdoor patios in the city. This place is kind of a dive bar, but boasts a HUGE selection of beers on tap! Burgers are GREAT too!
Sightseeing
A short walk to great shopping and the heart of the hippie movement in the 60's and 70's
379 locals recommend
Haight-Ashbury
A short walk to great shopping and the heart of the hippie movement in the 60's and 70's
Twin Peaks
Stunning views of the city. Car required to get there
About an hour drive. Great foods, wine and scenery. Coincidentally, where I grew up. If you are planning a trip here, let me know and I will give you my personal recommendations
240 locals recommend
Napa
About an hour drive. Great foods, wine and scenery. Coincidentally, where I grew up. If you are planning a trip here, let me know and I will give you my personal recommendations
Sutro Baths
1004 Point Lobos AveGreat views of the ocean/sunset from a historic bath ruin in SF.
THE best views of SF and the Golden Gate Bridge. Be prepared, parking can be difficult!
32 locals recommend
Battery Spencer
Conzelman RoadTHE best views of SF and the Golden Gate Bridge. Be prepared, parking can be difficult!
Everything Else
Great social scenery as well as stunning views of the city. Have a picnic in the park and see how local SF'ers hang out.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetGreat social scenery as well as stunning views of the city. Have a picnic in the park and see how local SF'ers hang out.
A gem of a store! Fresh produce. Fresh sandwiches, pastries and fresh squeezed juices.
26 locals recommend
Courtney's Produce
101 Castro StA gem of a store! Fresh produce. Fresh sandwiches, pastries and fresh squeezed juices.
a wonderful liquor store with more. Beers, wines, vodkas and whiskeys along with Mom made lebanese foods, awesome ice creams and British snacks
37 locals recommend
Healthy Spirits
300 Valencia Sta wonderful liquor store with more. Beers, wines, vodkas and whiskeys along with Mom made lebanese foods, awesome ice creams and British snacks
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StGreat bakery. Everything here is top notch
Shopping
My Favorite little spots to show off when I have friends visit.
Weekend farmers market. Great restaurants and great shopping. Take one of the K,L,M,N,S or T Muni lines from Castro street and exit at Embarcadero.
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
Weekend farmers market. Great restaurants and great shopping. Take one of the K,L,M,N,S or T Muni lines from Castro street and exit at Embarcadero.
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th Stawesome local ice creamery
The Local Take is a great little shop with all things SF. From pictures to pillows, they have it all! Great place for souvenirs and gifts
3979 17th St
3979 17th StreetThe Local Take is a great little shop with all things SF. From pictures to pillows, they have it all! Great place for souvenirs and gifts
This is a large mall in Union Square. It boasts a GREAT food court in the basement as well!
402 locals recommend
Westfield San Francisco Centre
865 Market StThis is a large mall in Union Square. It boasts a GREAT food court in the basement as well!
Food Scene
Great place to spend part of your day. Grab lunch, get some coffee, relax and head out
169 locals recommend
Oxbow Public Market
610 1st StGreat place to spend part of your day. Grab lunch, get some coffee, relax and head out
Great place nearby to eat. home cured bacon, great pizzas and an extensive tasty menu
135 locals recommend
Starbelly
3583 16th StGreat place nearby to eat. home cured bacon, great pizzas and an extensive tasty menu
Nopalito
306 Broderick StAwesome homemade upscale(ish) Mexican food!
Brenda's French Soul Food
652 Polk StAwesome creole/southern cooking
A true SF experience steeped in history. Once a speak easy, now a fabulous restaurant. Call for reservations! $$$
39 locals recommend
Tosca
242 Columbus AveA true SF experience steeped in history. Once a speak easy, now a fabulous restaurant. Call for reservations! $$$
Craftsman and Wolves
746 Valencia StAMAZING and artistic pastries!
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos AveHistorical and panoramic views
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StGreat artisanal grocery store with homemade ice cream
Awesome French inspired brunch/lunch and dinner in a historic setting. The building was the original school house back in the early 1900's.
286 locals recommend
Zazie
941 Cole StAwesome French inspired brunch/lunch and dinner in a historic setting. The building was the original school house back in the early 1900's.
One of the best burgers you can get in SF. This place is a small chain, one of which is blocks from my place on Market at 16th street. Served fast food style but with quality ingredients. Grass fed beef, organic produce etc.
179 locals recommend
Super Duper Burgers
721 Market StOne of the best burgers you can get in SF. This place is a small chain, one of which is blocks from my place on Market at 16th street. Served fast food style but with quality ingredients. Grass fed beef, organic produce etc.
Great coffee roaster, local to SF. Very hip, very tasty. I highly recommend.
348 locals recommend
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StGreat coffee roaster, local to SF. Very hip, very tasty. I highly recommend.
Entertainment & Activities
Historical Cinema built in the early 1900's, featured in the film MILK. Always showing alternative films and classics and the occasional block buster.
332 locals recommend
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StHistorical Cinema built in the early 1900's, featured in the film MILK. Always showing alternative films and classics and the occasional block buster.
Academy Of Sciences station
FUN FUN FUN for the whole family!!!
Parks & Nature
This is the first park in SF. It's rather small, but a nice hike/walk from my place.
205 locals recommend
Buena Vista Park
This is the first park in SF. It's rather small, but a nice hike/walk from my place.