Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Kid-friendly restaurant with huge outside patio, grass, trees & plenty of room for the kids to run & play beside the Golden Gate Park. Live outdoor music during the summer months-Cozy fireplace inside
236 locals recommend
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyKid-friendly restaurant with huge outside patio, grass, trees & plenty of room for the kids to run & play beside the Golden Gate Park. Live outdoor music during the summer months-Cozy fireplace inside
Great food, Blue Bottle coffee, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Live music on the weekends. This restaurant is located only two blocks from my home and has excellent reviews on Yelp.
61 locals recommend
Velo Rouge Cafe
798 Arguello BlvdGreat food, Blue Bottle coffee, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Live music on the weekends. This restaurant is located only two blocks from my home and has excellent reviews on Yelp.
Very fresh sushi and one of the best in the city. Check out their amazing 5-star Yelp reviews.
7 locals recommend
Okina Sushi
776 Arguello BlvdVery fresh sushi and one of the best in the city. Check out their amazing 5-star Yelp reviews.
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut StMany coffee houses nearby.
Ploy II Thai Cuisine
1770 Haight StExcellent Thai food and ambiance
Sushi Bistro
452 Balboa StExcellent sushi and happy hour menu.
Nizario's Pizza Geary Blvd
3840 Geary BlvdBuy pizza-by-the-slice or order for delivery. You won't be disappointed.
Just up the block is a great family-run cafe with Mediterranean homemade favorites -- hummus, falafel, dolmas, gyros, kebabs & baklava. Also delicious roasted turkey sandwiches with cranberry sauce!
Twilight Cafe
2600 McAllister StJust up the block is a great family-run cafe with Mediterranean homemade favorites -- hummus, falafel, dolmas, gyros, kebabs & baklava. Also delicious roasted turkey sandwiches with cranberry sauce!
Katia's Russian Tea Room
600 5th AvenueNice restaurant with friendly service.
One of the best Chinese restaurants from the Shaanxi region, in San Francisco. The food is fresh & full of flavor. Their Hot & Sour Soup with Lamb Dumplings & the Shaanxi noodles are outstanding.
24 locals recommend
Terra Cotta Warrior
2555 Judah StOne of the best Chinese restaurants from the Shaanxi region, in San Francisco. The food is fresh & full of flavor. Their Hot & Sour Soup with Lamb Dumplings & the Shaanxi noodles are outstanding.
One of the best Mexican restaurants outside the Mission District with a tasty variety of tacos and margaritas.
360 locals recommend
Tacolicious
741 Valencia StOne of the best Mexican restaurants outside the Mission District with a tasty variety of tacos and margaritas.
One of my favorite restaurants located on Valencia Street. One direct bus from my house to the Mission/Valencia Street District. The 33 Stanyan bus line is located literally across the street.
124 locals recommend
Cha Cha Cha
1801 Haight StOne of my favorite restaurants located on Valencia Street. One direct bus from my house to the Mission/Valencia Street District. The 33 Stanyan bus line is located literally across the street.
Excellent sliders! One direct bus from my house to the Castro Street District. The 33 Stanyan bus line is located literally across the street.
8 locals recommend
SliderBar
2295 Market StreetExcellent sliders! One direct bus from my house to the Castro Street District. The 33 Stanyan bus line is located literally across the street.
Sightseeing
The Conservatory of Flowers is a historical landmark building located only 2 blocks from my house. Surrounding the Conservatory is beautiful flower gardens including dahlias & a great spot to relax.
232 locals recommend
Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F Kennedy DrThe Conservatory of Flowers is a historical landmark building located only 2 blocks from my house. Surrounding the Conservatory is beautiful flower gardens including dahlias & a great spot to relax.
A short walk to one of the most beautiful parks in the world! Endless attractions inside the park including museums, bike rentals, hiking trails. Many music & food festivals throughout the year.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
A short walk to one of the most beautiful parks in the world! Endless attractions inside the park including museums, bike rentals, hiking trails. Many music & food festivals throughout the year.
A must see during your visit to San Francisco. Easy to get there on public transit with one bus and a ride on the San Francisco cable car.
713 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StA must see during your visit to San Francisco. Easy to get there on public transit with one bus and a ride on the San Francisco cable car.
Take a nice walk from my home to the Botanical Gardens. Beautiful and well worth a visit.
182 locals recommend
San Francisco Botanical Garden
1199 9th AveTake a nice walk from my home to the Botanical Gardens. Beautiful and well worth a visit.
Beautiful walk or hike with spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay and bridge.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailBeautiful walk or hike with spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay and bridge.
Within walking distance is this award-winning aquarium and so much more. A must see while in SF.
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrWithin walking distance is this award-winning aquarium and so much more. A must see while in SF.
In the heart of the Golden Gate Park and a short walk from my home. Relax with hot tea and take in the beautiful Japanese landscape & gardens.
348 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrIn the heart of the Golden Gate Park and a short walk from my home. Relax with hot tea and take in the beautiful Japanese landscape & gardens.
Everything Else
The beautiful Golden Gate Bridge is a short distance away. By car it's a 10 minute drive, or rent a bike down just the street from my home and take a beautiful ride to the bridge.
1321 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeThe beautiful Golden Gate Bridge is a short distance away. By car it's a 10 minute drive, or rent a bike down just the street from my home and take a beautiful ride to the bridge.
A grocery store is located down the street from my home and has an excellent gourmet deli. Great sandwiches, organic produce (fruits, vegetables), and a excellent place to grab lunch-to-go for the day
42 locals recommend
Arguello Market
782 Arguello BlvdA grocery store is located down the street from my home and has an excellent gourmet deli. Great sandwiches, organic produce (fruits, vegetables), and a excellent place to grab lunch-to-go for the day
An excellent grocery store with everything you will need to shop for good quality foods, wine, organic or gluten-free items. Pick up lunch at their super delicious salad bar, cheese shop, bakery, deli
664 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island StAn excellent grocery store with everything you will need to shop for good quality foods, wine, organic or gluten-free items. Pick up lunch at their super delicious salad bar, cheese shop, bakery, deli
Easy public transportation to Pier 33 and the Alcatraz cruise ships. Must make advance reservations as tickets sell out quickly and tends to be unavailable for same day ticket purchases.
49 locals recommend
Alcatraz Cruises station
Easy public transportation to Pier 33 and the Alcatraz cruise ships. Must make advance reservations as tickets sell out quickly and tends to be unavailable for same day ticket purchases.
Catch some of the best local bands at this great venue nearby my home.
200 locals recommend
The Independent
628 Divisadero StCatch some of the best local bands at this great venue nearby my home.
Cinderella Bakery & Cafe
436 Balboa StAmazing food and pastries.
Need a massage? 60-minute chinese reflexology massage for under $30. Nothing fancy but you'll feel great afterwards. No reservation necessary. Ask for Justin or Nicole if you like strong hands.
7 locals recommend
Relax Feet
1493 Valencia StNeed a massage? 60-minute chinese reflexology massage for under $30. Nothing fancy but you'll feel great afterwards. No reservation necessary. Ask for Justin or Nicole if you like strong hands.
Gourmet food trucks, live music, cocktails, great San Francisco bay views. A must if you're in SF on a Friday evening.
45 locals recommend
Off the Grid: Fort Mason Center
Gourmet food trucks, live music, cocktails, great San Francisco bay views. A must if you're in SF on a Friday evening.
A great day in the Presidio with the most spectacular San Francisco bay views. Gourmet food trucks, picnic games, lounge and relax to the great music. Lounge chairs and frisbee available at my home.
32 locals recommend
Human Rights Campaign Action Center and Store
575 Castro StA great day in the Presidio with the most spectacular San Francisco bay views. Gourmet food trucks, picnic games, lounge and relax to the great music. Lounge chairs and frisbee available at my home.
Visit Stern Grove for a day hike and exploration. Summer concerts and festivals are free!
41 locals recommend
Stern Grove Festival
Visit Stern Grove for a day hike and exploration. Summer concerts and festivals are free!
Take the #29 bus to this outstanding shopping center. You will find Nordstroms, Macy's, GAP, Victoria's Secret, and many other stores, restaurants and boutiques. You can also shop at Trader Joes.
173 locals recommend
Stonestown Galleria
3251 20th AveTake the #29 bus to this outstanding shopping center. You will find Nordstroms, Macy's, GAP, Victoria's Secret, and many other stores, restaurants and boutiques. You can also shop at Trader Joes.
The Castro district is a lively area full of good restaurants, nightlife and the historic Castro Theater. One direct bus from my house to the Castro and Mission District, the 33 Stanyan bus line.
10 locals recommend
Castro St & 17th St station
Castro StreetThe Castro district is a lively area full of good restaurants, nightlife and the historic Castro Theater. One direct bus from my house to the Castro and Mission District, the 33 Stanyan bus line.
Arts & Culture
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrWorld renowned museum within walking distance from my home.
Drinks & Nightlife
A fun bar with excellent cocktails and a great crowd. Great service, Irish pub and sports bar.
9 locals recommend
The Abbey Tavern
4100 Geary BlvdA fun bar with excellent cocktails and a great crowd. Great service, Irish pub and sports bar.
Barrel Head Brewhouse
1785 Fulton StNew Brewhouse in the neighborhood with excellent reviews.
Cha Cha Cha
1801 Haight StOne of my favorite restaurants, great food, service and sangria.
Lively and fun bar. Plenty of nightlife, cafes and restaurants on Polk Street.
25 locals recommend
Greens Sports Bar
2239 Polk StLively and fun bar. Plenty of nightlife, cafes and restaurants on Polk Street.
Super friendly cafe and bar. Always fun and plenty of local San Franciscans to meet and socialize.
57 locals recommend
Balboa Cafe
3199 Fillmore StSuper friendly cafe and bar. Always fun and plenty of local San Franciscans to meet and socialize.
Great local bar with several TV's to watch sports games, pool tables and an awesome juke box. Many other restaurants including Tacolicious and the Pacific Cafe, and bars also on Chestnut Street.
16 locals recommend
Horseshoe Tavern
2024 Chestnut StGreat local bar with several TV's to watch sports games, pool tables and an awesome juke box. Many other restaurants including Tacolicious and the Pacific Cafe, and bars also on Chestnut Street.
Comfortable bar with great ambiance, pool tables and comfy couches.
9 locals recommend
Murio's Trophy Room
1811 Haight StComfortable bar with great ambiance, pool tables and comfy couches.
Milk Bar
1840 Haight StGreat venue with live music, comedy and dancing.