Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
cafe & roastery for coffee and breakfast fare! Very walkable from the house.
28 locals recommend
Henry's House of Coffee
1618 Noriega Stcafe & roastery for coffee and breakfast fare! Very walkable from the house.
Authentic, budget-friendly dim sum to go. Try the egg custard, shrimp har gow, and meat pastries
T C Pastry
2222 Irving StAuthentic, budget-friendly dim sum to go. Try the egg custard, shrimp har gow, and meat pastries
Marnee Thai Restaurant
2225 Irving StAuthentic Thai restaurant that is a local favorite
Hipster breakfast spot by the beach with delicious housemade bread, pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and chilaquiles
259 locals recommend
Outerlands
4001 Judah StHipster breakfast spot by the beach with delicious housemade bread, pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and chilaquiles
Best hand-pulled noodles and dumpings in SF. True hidden gem. Must try to Xian Cold Noodles, dry friend chicken wings, and dumpings
Happy Family Gourmet Inc
Best hand-pulled noodles and dumpings in SF. True hidden gem. Must try to Xian Cold Noodles, dry friend chicken wings, and dumpings
Come for a plethora of coffee and tea options as well as pastries such as their famous croffles! Just a few blocks from the listing.
Diamond Coffee N’ Pastry
Come for a plethora of coffee and tea options as well as pastries such as their famous croffles! Just a few blocks from the listing.
Dinner only - super authentic knife cut noodles and Xian Chinese food. One of our all-time faves.
24 locals recommend
Terra Cotta Warrior
2555 Judah StDinner only - super authentic knife cut noodles and Xian Chinese food. One of our all-time faves.
DAMNFiNE pizza
Our favorite neighborhood pizza spot - very hip and buzzy, great wine list too
Fresh and local seafood tacos, sandwiches and salads. Limited indoor seating but parklet for outdoor seating on warm days
62 locals recommend
Hook Fish Co
4542 Irving StFresh and local seafood tacos, sandwiches and salads. Limited indoor seating but parklet for outdoor seating on warm days
Drinks & Nightlife
Family-friendly brewery with full menu (and kid's menu!), but also great for dates and friend groups. Food is high quality and there are also great craft cocktails. They offer brunch on weekends as well.
54 locals recommend
Sunset Reservoir Brewing Company
1735 Noriega StFamily-friendly brewery with full menu (and kid's menu!), but also great for dates and friend groups. Food is high quality and there are also great craft cocktails. They offer brunch on weekends as well.
White Cap
3608 Taraval StBest spot for craft cocktails in the Sunset
Gorgeous outdoor beer garden, often with live music on weekends, facing the beach and Golden Gate Park. Kid and dog friendly.
71 locals recommend
Park Chalet Coastal Beer Garden
1000 Great HwyGorgeous outdoor beer garden, often with live music on weekends, facing the beach and Golden Gate Park. Kid and dog friendly.
The Riptide
3639 Taraval StLocal dive bar with live music and good vibes
Obrien's Irish Pub
Local Irish pub with great food menu and cocktails
Arts & Culture
Must-see place for families: a Planetarium, Natural History Museum, Aquarium, and Biosphere all in one!
116 locals recommend
Academy Of Sciences station
Must-see place for families: a Planetarium, Natural History Museum, Aquarium, and Biosphere all in one!
A favorite for kids of all ages and very close to Fisherman's Wharf/Alcatraz. The Exploratorium is a museum in San Francisco that allows visitors to explore the world through science, art, and human perception. Its mission is to create inquiry-based experiences that transform learning worldwide.
432 locals recommend
Exploratorium
Green StreetA favorite for kids of all ages and very close to Fisherman's Wharf/Alcatraz. The Exploratorium is a museum in San Francisco that allows visitors to explore the world through science, art, and human perception. Its mission is to create inquiry-based experiences that transform learning worldwide.
Parks & Nature
Arguably SF's most scenic hiking trail with views of Sutro baths, the Golden Gate Bridge, and SF Bay
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailArguably SF's most scenic hiking trail with views of Sutro baths, the Golden Gate Bridge, and SF Bay
Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers.
232 locals recommend
Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F Kennedy DrGolden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers.
Muir Woods National Monument is part of California’s Golden Gate National Recreation Area, north of San Francisco. It’s known for its towering old-growth redwood trees. Trails wind among the trees to Cathedral Grove and Bohemian Grove, and along Redwood Creek. The Ben Johnson and Dipsea trails climb a hillside for views of the treetops, the Pacific Ocean and Mount Tamalpais in adjacent Mount Tamalpais State Park.
660 locals recommend
Muir Woods National Monument
Muir Woods National Monument is part of California’s Golden Gate National Recreation Area, north of San Francisco. It’s known for its towering old-growth redwood trees. Trails wind among the trees to Cathedral Grove and Bohemian Grove, and along Redwood Creek. The Ben Johnson and Dipsea trails climb a hillside for views of the treetops, the Pacific Ocean and Mount Tamalpais in adjacent Mount Tamalpais State Park.
Sightseeing
China Beach is a beautiful and historic cove in San Francisco's Sea Cliff neighborhood. It lies between Baker Beach and Lands End and is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area with views of the GG Bridge
75 locals recommend
China Beach
China Beach is a beautiful and historic cove in San Francisco's Sea Cliff neighborhood. It lies between Baker Beach and Lands End and is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area with views of the GG Bridge