Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
If you're craving a delicious burger of any kind (beef, turkey, buffalo, veggie), this is a fantastic place. It's casual and laid back. $$
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Roam Artisan Burgers
1785 Union StIf you're craving a delicious burger of any kind (beef, turkey, buffalo, veggie), this is a fantastic place. It's casual and laid back. $$
Wonderful coffee shop with baked goods, salads, and sandwiches. They also have free wi-fi. Only open from 7am-7pm. $$
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jane on Fillmore
2123 Fillmore StWonderful coffee shop with baked goods, salads, and sandwiches. They also have free wi-fi. Only open from 7am-7pm. $$
One of my favorite italian/pizza joints on Fillmore Street. They serve thin Neapolitan style pizza, amazing meatballs, sides, salads, and a few other mains. No reservations, expect a wait. $$
598 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StOne of my favorite italian/pizza joints on Fillmore Street. They serve thin Neapolitan style pizza, amazing meatballs, sides, salads, and a few other mains. No reservations, expect a wait. $$
Great place for accessible all-American food and a cup of coffee. Easy to dine on your own or with a friend. Casual, cool atmosphere. $
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Grove - Fillmore
2016 Fillmore StGreat place for accessible all-American food and a cup of coffee. Easy to dine on your own or with a friend. Casual, cool atmosphere. $
Hands down the best pastries in the city. You will think you've died and gone to heaven. They are known for their Kouign amanns (like croissants on crack!) but honestly, everything is divine.
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
b. patisserie
2821 California StHands down the best pastries in the city. You will think you've died and gone to heaven. They are known for their Kouign amanns (like croissants on crack!) but honestly, everything is divine.
One of my favorite italian restaurants with a cool vibe/atmosphere and one of the best cocktail menus in the city. Grab a seat at the bar and eat/drink there!
282 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beretta
1199 Valencia StOne of my favorite italian restaurants with a cool vibe/atmosphere and one of the best cocktail menus in the city. Grab a seat at the bar and eat/drink there!
Classic mexican food that is quite tasty (e.g. burritos, tacos,quesadillas, etc.)
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
tacobar
2401 California StClassic mexican food that is quite tasty (e.g. burritos, tacos,quesadillas, etc.)
This place is not cheap but it's a fun place to go for a unique ice cream experience. They use nitrogen oxide and special machines to create ice cream from scratch - made to order!
216 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smitten Ice Cream
432 Octavia StThis place is not cheap but it's a fun place to go for a unique ice cream experience. They use nitrogen oxide and special machines to create ice cream from scratch - made to order!
A hidden gem in North Beach. This italian restaurant is the only one you want to visit in this area. Exquisite food and atmosphere without the high prices. Tourists don't know about it, only locals.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Da Flora
701 Columbus AveA hidden gem in North Beach. This italian restaurant is the only one you want to visit in this area. Exquisite food and atmosphere without the high prices. Tourists don't know about it, only locals.
Incredible Cal-Italian food in a gorgeous, airy atmosphere. It's also in a new, up-and-coming neighborhood. Make a reservation (online) in advance. Next door is a fantastic wine shop, called Dig Wines, which only sells french and italian wines.
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piccino
1001 Minnesota StIncredible Cal-Italian food in a gorgeous, airy atmosphere. It's also in a new, up-and-coming neighborhood. Make a reservation (online) in advance. Next door is a fantastic wine shop, called Dig Wines, which only sells french and italian wines.
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StFantastic coffee!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StGreat produce and pre-made food.
Walgreens
1333 Castro StFor all of your basic needs.
Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California StAnother gourmet grocery store.
Natural Market - this is a corner store with basic grocery items and it's the closest one to my apartment.
2201 Pine St
2201 Pine StreetNatural Market - this is a corner store with basic grocery items and it's the closest one to my apartment.
Arts & Culture
The best movie theater in town!! Get your tickets in advance online. You can reserve your seat. For the over 21 theaters, you can buy and bring in wine/beer, plus yummy snacks.
190 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
AMC Kabuki 8
1881 Post StThe best movie theater in town!! Get your tickets in advance online. You can reserve your seat. For the over 21 theaters, you can buy and bring in wine/beer, plus yummy snacks.
This is more than an art gallery! It's a new place worth checking out because it features tons of local artists in a big expansive place. Combine this with lunch or dinner at Piccino and you'll have an amazing day.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Minnesota Street Project
1275 Minnesota StThis is more than an art gallery! It's a new place worth checking out because it features tons of local artists in a big expansive place. Combine this with lunch or dinner at Piccino and you'll have an amazing day.
Everything Else
This is an ultra cool coffee shop during the day with free wifi and turns into a bar at night. Fantastic music and laid back but sultry vibe.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Social Study
1795 Geary BlvdThis is an ultra cool coffee shop during the day with free wifi and turns into a bar at night. Fantastic music and laid back but sultry vibe.
Fantastic park that's only 2 blocks away. Definitely worth a stroll or even a picnic! There are also two free public tennis courts in excellent condition.
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Lafayette
Washington StreetFantastic park that's only 2 blocks away. Definitely worth a stroll or even a picnic! There are also two free public tennis courts in excellent condition.
ATM (Wells Fargo Bank)
2 Grant AveATM
This is a great neighborhood to explore for funky boutiques, yummy food, fun bars, furniture and interior design stores, and more. Start at Gough and Hayes.
223 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hayes Valley
This is a great neighborhood to explore for funky boutiques, yummy food, fun bars, furniture and interior design stores, and more. Start at Gough and Hayes.
Sightseeing
Wonderful place to visit on either Thursday or Saturday for the farmer's market and great people watching. Gorgeous views and a place that tourists and locals alike love.
679 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ferry Building Marketplace
Wonderful place to visit on either Thursday or Saturday for the farmer's market and great people watching. Gorgeous views and a place that tourists and locals alike love.
Japantown is only 3 blocks away and worth a wander. Take your time going through the "mall" and discovering interesting finds.
246 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Japan Town
Japantown is only 3 blocks away and worth a wander. Take your time going through the "mall" and discovering interesting finds.
If you want a day at the beach, go to this one. You might see a few naked bodies but heck, it's SF! :)
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Playa Baker
If you want a day at the beach, go to this one. You might see a few naked bodies but heck, it's SF! :)
Parks & Nature
This is one of my favorite urban hikes. It's fairly easy (4 miles roundtrip) and has the most stunning views. I park and or start at 32nd Street and El Camino del Mar.
694 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailThis is one of my favorite urban hikes. It's fairly easy (4 miles roundtrip) and has the most stunning views. I park and or start at 32nd Street and El Camino del Mar.
Another great walking path along the water with breathtaking views of the Golden Gate bridge.
426 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crissy Field
Another great walking path along the water with breathtaking views of the Golden Gate bridge.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fillmore District