Guidebook for San Francisco
Essentials
Go to neighborhood grocery store - any problems, ask for Dimitri - he runs the place and is the man!
259 locals recommend
Outerlands
4001 Judah StGo to neighborhood grocery store - any problems, ask for Dimitri - he runs the place and is the man!
A bit nicer / more expensive / larger than Noriega produce with some great options. Great stuff
74 locals recommend
Other Avenues Grocery Cooperative
3930 Judah StA bit nicer / more expensive / larger than Noriega produce with some great options. Great stuff
Food Scene
Great pizza, spaghetti, salads, and more - sports games are on at the bar - neighborhood hub.
75 locals recommend
The Pizza Place on Noriega
3901 Noriega StGreat pizza, spaghetti, salads, and more - sports games are on at the bar - neighborhood hub.
Good, quick, delicous burritos and more - baja fish tacos are great too!
18 locals recommend
La Playa Taqueria
3817 Noriega StGood, quick, delicous burritos and more - baja fish tacos are great too!
Great coffee, coconuts, TOAST! fun decor / vibe - cool parklet for sitting, visiting, people watching and more
141 locals recommend
Trouble Coffee
4033 Judah StGreat coffee, coconuts, TOAST! fun decor / vibe - cool parklet for sitting, visiting, people watching and more
Little bit of everything - coffee/pastries/sandwiches/live music often/ beer & wine/etc - crowd pleaser. Wifi galore
131 locals recommend
Java Beach Café
1396 La Playa StLittle bit of everything - coffee/pastries/sandwiches/live music often/ beer & wine/etc - crowd pleaser. Wifi galore
Fancy roasted crab and garlic noodles if you really want to go for it - $$$, but kinda fun
78 locals recommend
Thanh Long Restaurant
4101 Judah StFancy roasted crab and garlic noodles if you really want to go for it - $$$, but kinda fun
Celia's by the Beach
4019 Judah Stsit down mex - great margaritas, decent food
funny converted garage Korean place open til super late - decent food, nothing great, pretty fun atmosphere
54 locals recommend
Toyose
3814 Noriega Stfunny converted garage Korean place open til super late - decent food, nothing great, pretty fun atmosphere
best breakfast sandwich west of the Mississippi ;) Delicious stuff! cinnamon roll kills it! coffee, soup, etc. too
170 locals recommend
Devil's Teeth Baking Company
3876 Noriega Stbest breakfast sandwich west of the Mississippi ;) Delicious stuff! cinnamon roll kills it! coffee, soup, etc. too
El Burrito Express
1601 Taraval Stdelivery burritos - nuff said
Seniore's Pizza
Late night pizza open til 3am - pretty decent anytime
$$$ but a cocktail with sunset is affordable, beautiful and fun - food is decent, paying for view
285 locals recommend
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos Ave$$$ but a cocktail with sunset is affordable, beautiful and fun - food is decent, paying for view
Decent food, fun vibe, house made BEER, if the sun is shining the outdoor area is happening!
71 locals recommend
Park Chalet Coastal Beer Garden
1000 Great HwyDecent food, fun vibe, house made BEER, if the sun is shining the outdoor area is happening!
Tazaki Sushi
3420 Judah StreetCheap, nothing fancy but fresh and delicious sushi
Shopping
Beautiful little shop with great stuff! inspiration and eye candy at the least - make sure to check the greenhouse and little garden in the back!
55 locals recommend
GENERAL STORE
4035 Judah StBeautiful little shop with great stuff! inspiration and eye candy at the least - make sure to check the greenhouse and little garden in the back!
Cool Artsy surf shop with essentials for surfers and art/clothes/culture for everyone
43 locals recommend
Mollusk Surf Shop
4500 Irving StCool Artsy surf shop with essentials for surfers and art/clothes/culture for everyone
Great Surf Shop - Alek is the man - all surf gear including rentals (wetsuits/boards), etc available.
21 locals recommend
Aqua Surf Shop
3847 Judah StGreat Surf Shop - Alek is the man - all surf gear including rentals (wetsuits/boards), etc available.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Taco Shop at Underdogs
1224 9th AvenueFun bar and yummy tacos
The Riptide
3639 Taraval Stfun dive bar
Great little neighborhood bar - way classier and cleaner than the others...
20 locals recommend
Flanahan's Pub
3805 Noriega StGreat little neighborhood bar - way classier and cleaner than the others...
Arts & Culture
55 acres, 8000+ kinds of plants - BEAUTIFUL! Flowers galore, 100yr+ redwoods, 3 Cloud Forest Gardens, etc. CHECK IT :) Disclaimer: I work here :)
182 locals recommend
San Francisco Botanical Garden
1199 9th Ave55 acres, 8000+ kinds of plants - BEAUTIFUL! Flowers galore, 100yr+ redwoods, 3 Cloud Forest Gardens, etc. CHECK IT :) Disclaimer: I work here :)
Expensive but gorgeous, interesting and very fun - Thurs. night - nightlife event is cheaper and everything is open, kinda club-like, 21+
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrExpensive but gorgeous, interesting and very fun - Thurs. night - nightlife event is cheaper and everything is open, kinda club-like, 21+
Sightseeing
Great new visitor center, sutro baths is right there and lands end hiking trails are gorgeous
Merrie Way
Merrie WayGreat new visitor center, sutro baths is right there and lands end hiking trails are gorgeous
1000+ acres, museums, gardens, history, hiking trails, biking, buffalo, frisbee golf, real golf, windmills, sport fields, picnics, bbqs, EPIC
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
1000+ acres, museums, gardens, history, hiking trails, biking, buffalo, frisbee golf, real golf, windmills, sport fields, picnics, bbqs, EPIC