Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Best Irish pub food in SF. Perfect place to grab a pint (or a glass of wine - classy pub!) and catch a game.
33 locals recommend
Parkside Tavern
1940 Taraval StBest Irish pub food in SF. Perfect place to grab a pint (or a glass of wine - classy pub!) and catch a game.
Have you ever been to a Soju bar? Not many of them around in the states! Basically a Korean drinking establishment with fantastic "bar food" like kimchi pancakes and chicken wings. Everything here is delicious, and you can enjoy multiple screens showcasing K-pop videos.
7 locals recommend
Tonight Soju Bar
733 Taraval StHave you ever been to a Soju bar? Not many of them around in the states! Basically a Korean drinking establishment with fantastic "bar food" like kimchi pancakes and chicken wings. Everything here is delicious, and you can enjoy multiple screens showcasing K-pop videos.
Because local craft beers! Rotating selection, gorgeous space. Make sure to make note of the address, because this place doesn't have a sign.
54 locals recommend
Sunset Reservoir Brewing Company
1735 Noriega StBecause local craft beers! Rotating selection, gorgeous space. Make sure to make note of the address, because this place doesn't have a sign.
Hidden gem of an Italian restaurant that has all the neighbors buzzing about what a find this is. Located on West Portal, which is a great pre or post dinner strolling street. Patio if there's warm weather, indoors if it's cold. Staff is amazing. Fresh pasta. Good wine list.
30 locals recommend
Trattoria da Vittorio
150 W Portal AveHidden gem of an Italian restaurant that has all the neighbors buzzing about what a find this is. Located on West Portal, which is a great pre or post dinner strolling street. Patio if there's warm weather, indoors if it's cold. Staff is amazing. Fresh pasta. Good wine list.
Ask any long-term Sunset resident and they'll all tell you... this is the ONLY place for hot, perfect sub sandwiches. Bonus for the amazing 1980s 49ers paraphernalia. The pastrami is A++.
21 locals recommend
Submarine Center
820 Ulloa StAsk any long-term Sunset resident and they'll all tell you... this is the ONLY place for hot, perfect sub sandwiches. Bonus for the amazing 1980s 49ers paraphernalia. The pastrami is A++.
Walk here for creative crepes, pancakes, giant salads, and all other manner of delicious brunch/lunch foods.
30 locals recommend
Squat & Gobble
1 W Portal AveWalk here for creative crepes, pancakes, giant salads, and all other manner of delicious brunch/lunch foods.
Drinks & Nightlife
Inexpensive wine tastings here on weekend late afternoons are a great way to kick off an evening. The BEST staff and tons of wine selections under $20 to take home or to take to dinner.
9 locals recommend
The San Francisco Wine Trading Company
250 Taraval StInexpensive wine tastings here on weekend late afternoons are a great way to kick off an evening. The BEST staff and tons of wine selections under $20 to take home or to take to dinner.
Que Syrah
230 W Portal AveAdorable, intimate wine bar with small bites.
Arts & Culture
Classic little movie theater with three screens. Dinner and a movie and maybe a glass of wine or two are all within steps of each other on West Portal Ave.
24 locals recommend
CineArts at the Empire
85 W Portal AveClassic little movie theater with three screens. Dinner and a movie and maybe a glass of wine or two are all within steps of each other on West Portal Ave.
Art museum in Golden Gate Park - check out their website for the latest exhibits. They often have fashion-centered collections come through; Oscar de la Renta, etc.
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrArt museum in Golden Gate Park - check out their website for the latest exhibits. They often have fashion-centered collections come through; Oscar de la Renta, etc.
Sightseeing
Stunning mosaic tiled steps unlike anything you'll see in the city. Panoramic views of the Ocean and Golden Gate Bridge are your reward if you climb (and climb and climb) to the top.
84 locals recommend
16 Avenue Tiled Steps
16th AvenueStunning mosaic tiled steps unlike anything you'll see in the city. Panoramic views of the Ocean and Golden Gate Bridge are your reward if you climb (and climb and climb) to the top.
Put this at the TOP of your to-see list when you come to SF. Skip Pier 39 and come straight to the park. This is just a magical place that surprises even people who have lived their whole lives in SF. You will never feel like you've seen it all. From the museums to the waterfalls to the heard of bison (yeah that's really a thing!) to the Shakespeare Garden. Too many cool things in one place.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
Put this at the TOP of your to-see list when you come to SF. Skip Pier 39 and come straight to the park. This is just a magical place that surprises even people who have lived their whole lives in SF. You will never feel like you've seen it all. From the museums to the waterfalls to the heard of bison (yeah that's really a thing!) to the Shakespeare Garden. Too many cool things in one place.
Entertainment & Activities
Two A+ golf courses on beautiful Lake Merced. If you have limited time and/or want a great value, play the 9 hole course called Fleming to get the experience for less than half the price of the main course at Harding.
30 locals recommend
TPC Harding Park
99 Harding RdTwo A+ golf courses on beautiful Lake Merced. If you have limited time and/or want a great value, play the 9 hole course called Fleming to get the experience for less than half the price of the main course at Harding.
Parks & Nature
Way too often overlooked by visitors to SF. Gorgeous lake surrounded by eucalyptus trees, where you can catch glimpses of Dragon Boats or rowing shells practicing, golfers at Harding and Olympic Club, and lots of birds and other wildlife.
75 locals recommend
Lake Merced Park
Way too often overlooked by visitors to SF. Gorgeous lake surrounded by eucalyptus trees, where you can catch glimpses of Dragon Boats or rowing shells practicing, golfers at Harding and Olympic Club, and lots of birds and other wildlife.