Essentials
Everything you need for last minute groceries. Vegan and vegetarian supplies. Wine, cheese, chocolates. Guidebooks and maps. Gifts and books.
74 locals recommend
Other Avenues Grocery Cooperative
3930 Judah StEverything you need for last minute groceries. Vegan and vegetarian supplies. Wine, cheese, chocolates. Guidebooks and maps. Gifts and books.
Safeway
735 7th Aveif you need large grocery store
Wonderful locally-owned market.
Fresh produce, organics.
Flowers, groceries, wine, cheese, chocolate, etc.
87 locals recommend
Noriega Produce
3701 Noriega StWonderful locally-owned market.
Fresh produce, organics.
Flowers, groceries, wine, cheese, chocolate, etc.
Food Scene
Unique local culture. Excellent coffee. Loose leaf teas.
Neighborhood owned and run.
Coconuts, Cinnamon toast, breakfast treats made and delivered daily.
141 locals recommend
Trouble Coffee
4033 Judah StUnique local culture. Excellent coffee. Loose leaf teas.
Neighborhood owned and run.
Coconuts, Cinnamon toast, breakfast treats made and delivered daily.
Easy breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Beer on tap.
Coffee, donuts, bagels, oatmeal.
Open late
131 locals recommend
Java Beach Café
1396 La Playa StEasy breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Beer on tap.
Coffee, donuts, bagels, oatmeal.
Open late
Waffles, specialty coffees, lunch, dinner.
GIANT cookies.
On our block.
49 locals recommend
Beachside Coffee Bar & Kitchen
Waffles, specialty coffees, lunch, dinner.
GIANT cookies.
On our block.
NyTimes-review restaurant.
California cuisine, upscale, small plates.
Fresh baked bread-- must get!
Memorable specialty cocktails.
Unique local culture.
259 locals recommend
Outerlands
4001 Judah StNyTimes-review restaurant.
California cuisine, upscale, small plates.
Fresh baked bread-- must get!
Memorable specialty cocktails.
Unique local culture.
Unique local history. Its 3rd incarnation after fires, now managed by Park system.
Extraordinary water views.
285 locals recommend
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos AveUnique local history. Its 3rd incarnation after fires, now managed by Park system.
Extraordinary water views.
Louis'
902 Point Lobos AveWonderful local diner.
Incredible views.
Celia's by the Beach
4019 Judah StIf you're in the mood for Mexican.
Full bar.
Kid-friendly.
Judahlicious
3906 Judah StVegans delight.
Lunch spot.
Amazing creations worth trying.
In back of Beach Chalet. Casual Full bar.
VERY kid friendly. They can run and play in grass while food is made. Sometimes orders take a very long time. Best for relaxing at end of day.
71 locals recommend
Park Chalet Coastal Beer Garden
1000 Great HwyIn back of Beach Chalet. Casual Full bar.
VERY kid friendly. They can run and play in grass while food is made. Sometimes orders take a very long time. Best for relaxing at end of day.
Shopping
Unique San Francisco Art.
Prints, photos, cards.
Locally owned and run.
23 locals recommend
3 Fish Studios
Unique San Francisco Art.
Prints, photos, cards.
Locally owned and run.
Surf boards and clothes, bathing suits.
Amazing collector surf and ocean photo books.
Unique gifts. Local Culture.
43 locals recommend
Mollusk Surf Shop
4500 Irving StSurf boards and clothes, bathing suits.
Amazing collector surf and ocean photo books.
Unique gifts. Local Culture.
Sightseeing
San Francisco Botanical Garden
1199 9th AveGreat for a stroll.
Local gardens.
If you're in the mood for an aquarium, local natural history museum, planetarium.
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrIf you're in the mood for an aquarium, local natural history museum, planetarium.
Everything Else
Notable architecture.
Publicly accessible area open to all.
Friday nights at the de Young! (see online)
Outdoor sculpture garden in back.
Ruth Asawa hanging scultpure
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrNotable architecture.
Publicly accessible area open to all.
Friday nights at the de Young! (see online)
Outdoor sculpture garden in back.
Ruth Asawa hanging scultpure
Sutro Baths
1004 Point Lobos AveUnique historical area.
Adolph Sutro is worth researching.
Camera Obscura
1096 Point Lobos AveSpecial spot.
Java Beach
2650 Sloat BlvdCoffee AND soft serve ice cream!
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailBeautiful views of Golden Gate bridge from this path walk.
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeWell...
Excellent baked goods, "bowl of eggs" for gluten-free breakfast, coffee, great t-shirts!
170 locals recommend
Devil's Teeth Baking Company
3876 Noriega StExcellent baked goods, "bowl of eggs" for gluten-free breakfast, coffee, great t-shirts!
Drinks & Nightlife
Breaks the rule against good restaurants having good food AND a view.
Great brunch, dinner, lunch.
Full Bar.
Reservations not always needed.
236 locals recommend
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyBreaks the rule against good restaurants having good food AND a view.
Great brunch, dinner, lunch.
Full Bar.
Reservations not always needed.