Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Grab a morning coffee and pastry to go if you are in a hurry to start your day or sit and relax while you make your plans. Beautiful pastries, delicious deserts, nice coffee drinks and teas. https://ambrosiabakerysf.com/
Ambrosia Bakery
2605 Ocean AveGrab a morning coffee and pastry to go if you are in a hurry to start your day or sit and relax while you make your plans. Beautiful pastries, delicious deserts, nice coffee drinks and teas. https://ambrosiabakerysf.com/
Very nice family owned Italian restaurant.
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Spiazzo Ristorante
33 W Portal AveVery nice family owned Italian restaurant.
Bursa Restaurant
60 W Portal AveExcellent Mediterranean food.
Excellent Indian food! We have been visiting this place for years and it never disappoints. The owner is a wonderful man who is always checking in on his guests, making sure they are happy with their food and have everything they need.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roti Indian Bistro
53 W Portal AveExcellent Indian food! We have been visiting this place for years and it never disappoints. The owner is a wonderful man who is always checking in on his guests, making sure they are happy with their food and have everything they need.
Brunch and lunch options for lazy (or early, if that's your thing) mornings. There is typically a 20 to 30 minute wait during the late morning/early afternoon. If you ask, they will give you a coffee while you are waiting.
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Toast Eatery
1748 Church StBrunch and lunch options for lazy (or early, if that's your thing) mornings. There is typically a 20 to 30 minute wait during the late morning/early afternoon. If you ask, they will give you a coffee while you are waiting.
Amazing very fresh Laotian food. Curries are similar to Thai curries. The Champa Sampler appetizer is my favorite. It comes in a boat-shaped plate filled with some vermicelli, spring rolls, sausage, and rice ball salad. You grab some lettuce, mint and cilantro, throw in some of these ingredients, and enjoy the melody of flavors that come from the dish. It was very fun and enjoyable to eat.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Champa Garden Restaurant
613 Faxon AveAmazing very fresh Laotian food. Curries are similar to Thai curries. The Champa Sampler appetizer is my favorite. It comes in a boat-shaped plate filled with some vermicelli, spring rolls, sausage, and rice ball salad. You grab some lettuce, mint and cilantro, throw in some of these ingredients, and enjoy the melody of flavors that come from the dish. It was very fun and enjoyable to eat.
If you are planning to splurge and have fresh Dungeness Crab, which you absolutely should, this is the place. Fresh crab roasted with black pepper served with a side of garlic noodles, heaven! For non-shellfish eaters, there are plenty of other fantastic choices on the menu.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thanh Long Restaurant
4101 Judah StIf you are planning to splurge and have fresh Dungeness Crab, which you absolutely should, this is the place. Fresh crab roasted with black pepper served with a side of garlic noodles, heaven! For non-shellfish eaters, there are plenty of other fantastic choices on the menu.
Excellent food and atmosphere. Don't forget karokie nights!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sakesan Sushi & Robata
1400 Ocean AveExcellent food and atmosphere. Don't forget karokie nights!
Lucho’s
2675 Ocean AveFriendly and delicious family owned Mexican brunch/lunch place. We go almost every week.
Large selection of comfort food, specializing in sweet and savory crepes. So delicious!
https://squatandgobble.com/
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Squat & Gobble
1 W Portal AveLarge selection of comfort food, specializing in sweet and savory crepes. So delicious!
https://squatandgobble.com/
Satisfy the cravings of your sweet tooth or buy gifts for family and friends. Shaw’s has hand made fudge in many unique flavors, candy and the best ice cream.
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Shaw's San Francisco
122 W Portal AveSatisfy the cravings of your sweet tooth or buy gifts for family and friends. Shaw’s has hand made fudge in many unique flavors, candy and the best ice cream.
Beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and delicious food. Their weekend brunch is amazing.
236 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyBeautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and delicious food. Their weekend brunch is amazing.
Wonderful Italian cuisine, I am obsessed with their pizza.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trattoria da Vittorio
150 W Portal AveWonderful Italian cuisine, I am obsessed with their pizza.
Essentials
An easy 10 minute walk to pick up drinks, snacks or picnic items.
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Trader Joe's
265 Winston DrAn easy 10 minute walk to pick up drinks, snacks or picnic items.
Walking distance right across 19th avenue. Brand new store, big and beautiful.
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Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StWalking distance right across 19th avenue. Brand new store, big and beautiful.
Parks & Nature
Take a relaxing walk around the lake or rent a rowboat or paddleboat and view the scenery from the lake itself. The lake can be crowded sometimes with many people, dogs, babies, ducks, geese, turtles, great blue herons , hawks, gophers and at night raccoons and coyotes. Perhaps it's more fun people/creature watching than relaxing!
152 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stow Lake
Take a relaxing walk around the lake or rent a rowboat or paddleboat and view the scenery from the lake itself. The lake can be crowded sometimes with many people, dogs, babies, ducks, geese, turtles, great blue herons , hawks, gophers and at night raccoons and coyotes. Perhaps it's more fun people/creature watching than relaxing!
Amazing views of the Pacific Ocean and Golden Gate bridge. A fun and easy hike. Reward yourself after with a cocktail at the nearby Cliff House. Or do what I do and eat a yummy brunch, then go walk it off! OK, well many times I eat the brunch and then just go lie down. Truth.
694 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailAmazing views of the Pacific Ocean and Golden Gate bridge. A fun and easy hike. Reward yourself after with a cocktail at the nearby Cliff House. Or do what I do and eat a yummy brunch, then go walk it off! OK, well many times I eat the brunch and then just go lie down. Truth.
Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrZen
Amazing animals, gardens, kids play areas and carousel. There is also a cute little steam engine that circles part of the zoo.
299 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de San Francisco
Upper Great HighwayAmazing animals, gardens, kids play areas and carousel. There is also a cute little steam engine that circles part of the zoo.
In September a fabulous event to take in is FLOWER PIANO. So much fun, people, pianos, flowers and festivities!
182 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín Botánico de San Francisco
1199 9th AveIn September a fabulous event to take in is FLOWER PIANO. So much fun, people, pianos, flowers and festivities!
Arts & Culture
Museo de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrAmazing exhibits, special programs, aquarium and planetarium. They also have a rain forest!
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Academy Of Sciences station
Amazing exhibits, special programs, aquarium and planetarium. They also have a rain forest!
This museum is a true SF gem. It is small and not overwhelming, easily accessible by bus if you don’t feel like struggling with parking. Bonus - the great views of the Golden Gate Bridge from the lawn.
208 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Legión de Honor
100 34th AveThis museum is a true SF gem. It is small and not overwhelming, easily accessible by bus if you don’t feel like struggling with parking. Bonus - the great views of the Golden Gate Bridge from the lawn.
It's easy to spend days here amongst the fabulous collections. Very easy to get to by train.
813 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Moderno de San Francisco
151 3rd StIt's easy to spend days here amongst the fabulous collections. Very easy to get to by train.
This beautiful garden is a great place to explore and is surrounded by so many things to do. The MOMA is right across the street, the Metreon is adjacent which houses shopping, restaurants and a large movie theatre, as well as a bowling ally and ice skating rink. There is also a fantastic playground and carousel for the kids.
124 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardines de Yerba Buena
750 Howard StThis beautiful garden is a great place to explore and is surrounded by so many things to do. The MOMA is right across the street, the Metreon is adjacent which houses shopping, restaurants and a large movie theatre, as well as a bowling ally and ice skating rink. There is also a fantastic playground and carousel for the kids.
Sports
Parque Oracle
24 Willie Mays PlazaGo Giants!!
Play a round on our beautiful public course.
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TPC Harding Park
99 Harding RdPlay a round on our beautiful public course.
Levi's Stadium
4900 Marie P DeBartolo WayReady for football?
Sightseeing
Historic ruins of the famous Baths built in 1894 as a public saltwater bathhouse. You can often catch a stunning sunset here
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Baños Sutro
1004 Point Lobos AveHistoric ruins of the famous Baths built in 1894 as a public saltwater bathhouse. You can often catch a stunning sunset here