San Francisco Insider's Guide
Sightseeing
Great architecture and lots of wonderful Warhol and Lichtenstein art pieces on display now.
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Museo de Arte Moderno de San Francisco
151 3rd StGreat architecture and lots of wonderful Warhol and Lichtenstein art pieces on display now.
Spend at least a half day checking out the aquarium, planetarium, rainforest and 2.5 acre green roof. Great views of the city from the roof top.
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Academia de Ciencias de California
55 Music Concourse DrSpend at least a half day checking out the aquarium, planetarium, rainforest and 2.5 acre green roof. Great views of the city from the roof top.
Be sure to check out the new SkyStar Wheel a 2 minute walk from Cal Academy of Sciences.
Address: Bowl Drive and Music Concourse Dr.
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Parque Golden Gate
Be sure to check out the new SkyStar Wheel a 2 minute walk from Cal Academy of Sciences.
Address: Bowl Drive and Music Concourse Dr.
Etwined - A enchanted forest 10' light sculptures.
Dec 1 2020 - Feb 29 2021 from sundown to 10pm
Free admission
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Peacock Meadow
240 John F Kennedy DrEtwined - A enchanted forest 10' light sculptures.
Dec 1 2020 - Feb 29 2021 from sundown to 10pm
Free admission
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Rent a bike from a bike shop around Pier 39 and bike across the Golden Gate bridge. Or drive over to hike Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands. The 3 mile hike will reward you with 360 views of San Francisco.
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Puente Golden Gate
Golden Gate BridgeRent a bike from a bike shop around Pier 39 and bike across the Golden Gate bridge. Or drive over to hike Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands. The 3 mile hike will reward you with 360 views of San Francisco.
Best people watching in SF. They made covid circles and hearts to socially distance.
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Parque Mission Dolores
19th StreetBest people watching in SF. They made covid circles and hearts to socially distance.
Winter Christmas Market 12pm-6pm
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The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point StWinter Christmas Market 12pm-6pm
Food scene
Edificio de los Ferries
Always packed with lots of outdoor seating. Food is super good and service is attentive. Plastic partitions between the tables and great people watching for the Marina scene.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Dorian
2001 Chestnut StAlways packed with lots of outdoor seating. Food is super good and service is attentive. Plastic partitions between the tables and great people watching for the Marina scene.
Local favorite within 5 minute walk for great meat sandwiches. Perfect to grab as you head out and explore the city.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Deli Board
1058 Folsom StLocal favorite within 5 minute walk for great meat sandwiches. Perfect to grab as you head out and explore the city.
Great wine bar atmosphere with extensive wine selection. Located near the iconic Transamerica Pyramid building.
Verjus
528 Washington StGreat wine bar atmosphere with extensive wine selection. Located near the iconic Transamerica Pyramid building.
If you love seafood this is the lunch spot. It will usually have a long wait and worth it for the freshness of the seafood.
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Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk StIf you love seafood this is the lunch spot. It will usually have a long wait and worth it for the freshness of the seafood.
Hands down the best burrito. Carnitas and carne asada are to die for and burritos are famously made without ride and grilled.
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La Taqueria
2889 Mission StHands down the best burrito. Carnitas and carne asada are to die for and burritos are famously made without ride and grilled.
Best seafood in North Beach. Walk around North Beach to explore the Italian heritage.
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Sotto Mare
552 Green StBest seafood in North Beach. Walk around North Beach to explore the Italian heritage.
Beer Garden with glass partitions between picnic tables. Open 7 days a week (4-8pm M-W, 9-2pm+4-9pm Th, 3-10pm F, 1-10pm Sat, 1-6pm Sun), with 22 picnic table “booths” seating up to 8 patrons each. With 18 beers on tap, full bar & classic burger menu, Zeitgeist is continuing to offer its classic experience, albeit with servers at the tables and a bunch of sanitizing.
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Zeitgeist
199 Valencia St Beer Garden with glass partitions between picnic tables. Open 7 days a week (4-8pm M-W, 9-2pm+4-9pm Th, 3-10pm F, 1-10pm Sat, 1-6pm Sun), with 22 picnic table “booths” seating up to 8 patrons each. With 18 beers on tap, full bar & classic burger menu, Zeitgeist is continuing to offer its classic experience, albeit with servers at the tables and a bunch of sanitizing.
Best place for the Sheng Jian Bao aka Pan-fried dumplings.
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China Live
644 BroadwayBest place for the Sheng Jian Bao aka Pan-fried dumplings.
Indoor and outdoor seating available with heat lamps. Sushi is amazing on par for a michelin star restaurant.
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PABU Izakaya
101 California StIndoor and outdoor seating available with heat lamps. Sushi is amazing on par for a michelin star restaurant.
Great view of the SF Ferry Building and fancy upscale Chinese food.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harborview Restaurant & Bar
4 Embarcadero CtrGreat view of the SF Ferry Building and fancy upscale Chinese food.
Pacific Catch
1200 9th AveTons of outdoor seating with great food.
Grab the freshest oysters around with a great view of the SF bay right at the Ferry Building.
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Hog Island Oyster Co.
Grab the freshest oysters around with a great view of the SF bay right at the Ferry Building.
Great food and service plus they have cute parklet with space heaters to beat the cold nights.
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Zero Zero
826 Folsom StGreat food and service plus they have cute parklet with space heaters to beat the cold nights.
Covid friend outside seating. Great place to get a drink and eat an amazing burger while people watching on the Embarcadero.
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Gott's Roadside
The Embarcadero SouthCovid friend outside seating. Great place to get a drink and eat an amazing burger while people watching on the Embarcadero.
Square Pie Guys
1077 Mission StGreat pizza with the best pepperoni in SF
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StBest bakery in the city.
The Progress
1525 Fillmore Street
Sightglass Coffee
270 7th StNeighborhood coffee shop
Shelby’s Rooftop
Great view of the soma skylight and great ambience.