Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Original Joe's
601 Union StClassic San Francisco Italian restaurant with a great bar
Park Tavern
1652 Stockton StBest place to celebrate a special occasion
Pat's Cafe
2330 Taylor StStandard diner and breakfast staples
Victoria Pastry
700 Filbert StBest place to grab a canoli, scone or tiramisu cake
For a late night slice off pizza. It is cash only and worth the wait in line
89 locals recommend
Golden Boy Pizza
542 Green StFor a late night slice off pizza. It is cash only and worth the wait in line
Drinks & Nightlife
Maggie McGarry's
1353 Grant AveNo nonsense drinks and live music on the weekends
Grab a cold beer on the pier after walking the Filbert Street steps down from Coit Tower
10 locals recommend
Pier 23 Cafe
23 The EmbarcaderoGrab a cold beer on the pier after walking the Filbert Street steps down from Coit Tower
Incredibly small dive bar in Chinatown that offers "karaoke"
7 locals recommend
Bow Bow Cocktail Lounge
1155 Grant AveIncredibly small dive bar in Chinatown that offers "karaoke"
Sightseeing
Walk up Greenwich Street to Coit Tower and then down the Filbert Street steps on the other side of the hill to see the famous Parrots of Telegraph Hill
545 locals recommend
Coit Tower
Walk up Greenwich Street to Coit Tower and then down the Filbert Street steps on the other side of the hill to see the famous Parrots of Telegraph Hill
Check out the farmers market on Tuesdays and Saturdays or just wander through the building
18 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace Carpark
301 Embarcadero North StreetCheck out the farmers market on Tuesdays and Saturdays or just wander through the building
North Beach Farmers Market
561 Columbus AveEvery Saturday morning from 9am - 1pm
Parks & Nature
Joe DiMaggio Playground
651 Lombard StGreat playground for kids of all ages
Shopping
Therapy Stores
545 Valencia StFunky shop with a little bit of everything
Lola of North Beach
1415 Grant AveGrab a card to send home
Essentials
Trader Joe's
401 Bay StBest place to buy food
Safeway
350 Bay StFor anything else that Trader Joe's doesn't have
Napoli Market
1756 Stockton StFor quick groceries and cheap deli sandwiches
A great locally owned shop with wine, cheeses and everything else you could need for a picnic in the park
13 locals recommend
Little Vine
1541 Grant AveA great locally owned shop with wine, cheeses and everything else you could need for a picnic in the park
Walgreens
1333 Castro StClosest drugstore and pharmacy
Entertainment & Activities
Exploratorium
Green StreetFun place for kids of all ages
A great option for rainy days... grab your quarters and play a few old arcade games
87 locals recommend
Musée Mécanique
Fishermans WharfA great option for rainy days... grab your quarters and play a few old arcade games
Beach Blanket Babylon
678 Beach Blanket Babylon BlvdA truly San Francisco experience.