Guidebook for San Francisco
Essentials
Safeway
735 7th Ave10 minute walk, or 2 minute drive. Affordable groceries.
Sightseeing
One of my favorite places in SF and within walking distance. A bath house from the 1800's that was destroyed in a fire. Now the remaining ruins have formed some very cool hikes along the ocean side.
246 locals recommend
Sutro Baths
1004 Point Lobos AveOne of my favorite places in SF and within walking distance. A bath house from the 1800's that was destroyed in a fire. Now the remaining ruins have formed some very cool hikes along the ocean side.
One of the best hikes in SF. Great views of the Pacific Ocean and Golden Gate Bridge. While you are there, make sure to check out Mile Rock Beach.
16 locals recommend
Lands End Trail Eagles Point
916 El Camino Del MarOne of the best hikes in SF. Great views of the Pacific Ocean and Golden Gate Bridge. While you are there, make sure to check out Mile Rock Beach.
This place is so cool, and the perfect place for a date. You can rent paddle boats or row boats and there are many birds, fish and turtles around the lake.
152 locals recommend
Stow Lake
This place is so cool, and the perfect place for a date. You can rent paddle boats or row boats and there are many birds, fish and turtles around the lake.
A place to see live Bison. Not the most amazing place, but it's just a few blocks from my house and well worth the brief experience.
67 locals recommend
Bison Paddock
1237 John F Kennedy DrA place to see live Bison. Not the most amazing place, but it's just a few blocks from my house and well worth the brief experience.
Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrVery peaceful walk and scenery.
San Francisco Botanical Garden
1199 9th AveWide open space to explore on a nice day.
This place has some of the most rare and exotic flower and plant life in the world.
232 locals recommend
Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F Kennedy DrThis place has some of the most rare and exotic flower and plant life in the world.
The nicest and most popular beach to visit in San Francisco besides Ocean Beach.
349 locals recommend
Baker Beach
The nicest and most popular beach to visit in San Francisco besides Ocean Beach.
One of the most beautiful walking bridges in the world. If you go at the right time of year, you can see many dolphins swimming below.
1321 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeOne of the most beautiful walking bridges in the world. If you go at the right time of year, you can see many dolphins swimming below.
Twin Peaks
Tallest Point in SF. 360 degree view of the city.
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StThis is the biggest tourist district in SF.
Alcatraz Island
Al Capone!
Treasure Island
Nice views of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge.
Very nice view of San Francisco without the overcrowding of Twin Peaks.
180 locals recommend
Corona Heights Park
Museum WayVery nice view of San Francisco without the overcrowding of Twin Peaks.
One of the most popular parks in SF for people to hang out. In many ways it is more popular than Golden Gate park, and the weather is usually much nicer.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetOne of the most popular parks in SF for people to hang out. In many ways it is more popular than Golden Gate park, and the weather is usually much nicer.
Arts & Culture
The local movie theater with 2 theaters and up to date releases, and sometimes they have special events, independent films or documentaries on San Francisco.
60 locals recommend
Balboa Theatre
3630 Balboa StThe local movie theater with 2 theaters and up to date releases, and sometimes they have special events, independent films or documentaries on San Francisco.
One of the cooler museums in San Francisco and on certain days of the month they offer free admission. Learn more about it here: http://legionofhonor.famsf.org/
208 locals recommend
Legion of Honor
100 34th AveOne of the cooler museums in San Francisco and on certain days of the month they offer free admission. Learn more about it here: http://legionofhonor.famsf.org/
I can't say enough great things about this place. I would recommend going to the website to see for yourself.
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrI can't say enough great things about this place. I would recommend going to the website to see for yourself.
This place is much bigger than I expected and a great way to learn the history of the world's greatest animator.
90 locals recommend
Walt Disney Family Museum
104 Montgomery StThis place is much bigger than I expected and a great way to learn the history of the world's greatest animator.
This place is great. I go at least once or twice a year. They also have free days.
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrThis place is great. I go at least once or twice a year. They also have free days.
Presidio Bowling Center
93 Moraga AveThe nearest bowling alley.
Urban Putt
1096 S Van Ness AveThis is a fun indoor miniature golf course and bar.
Fun bowling alley and bar in the Mission, one of San Francisco's most popular neighborhoods.
127 locals recommend
Mission Bowling Club
3176 17th StFun bowling alley and bar in the Mission, one of San Francisco's most popular neighborhoods.
Free Gold Watch
1767 Waller StPinball arcade in the Haight/Ashbury District.
This is an arcade museum with many mechanical oddities that paved the way for modern video games.
87 locals recommend
Musée Mécanique
Fishermans WharfThis is an arcade museum with many mechanical oddities that paved the way for modern video games.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the largest metropolitan parks in the U.S. Even bigger than Central Park in New York. There are always free special events and many places to explore. Merry-go-rounds, playgrounds and more.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
One of the largest metropolitan parks in the U.S. Even bigger than Central Park in New York. There are always free special events and many places to explore. Merry-go-rounds, playgrounds and more.
One of the first zoos I went to as a child. They also have free days.
299 locals recommend
San Francisco Zoo
Upper Great HighwayOne of the first zoos I went to as a child. They also have free days.
Carousel
2391 Mission St$2 dollar carousel ride. I randomly saw Sarah Silverman there.
Randall Museum
199 Museum WayFree science museum with a petting zoo.
Food Scene
The world famous cliff house restaurant that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. The place can be a bit expensive, but if you are looking for a fancy dinner, this is the place to go.
285 locals recommend
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos AveThe world famous cliff house restaurant that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. The place can be a bit expensive, but if you are looking for a fancy dinner, this is the place to go.
Really good food here and just as good of a view as the Cliff House, only the food is a bit less expensive.
38 locals recommend
Louis'
902 Point Lobos AveReally good food here and just as good of a view as the Cliff House, only the food is a bit less expensive.
More than just coffee, this is a dessert, tea and boba drink spot. It is hands down the best in SF and sometimes has a line going out the door. Great portions and very cheap.
18 locals recommend
Purple Kow
3620 Balboa StMore than just coffee, this is a dessert, tea and boba drink spot. It is hands down the best in SF and sometimes has a line going out the door. Great portions and very cheap.
I go here whenever I have a lot of work to do but need to get out of the house. There are work booths and couches with free wifi.
Zephyr Caffe
3643 Balboa StreetI go here whenever I have a lot of work to do but need to get out of the house. There are work booths and couches with free wifi.
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is affordable and right along the beach. They have some of the best beer on tap in all of San Francisco.
236 locals recommend
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyThis place is affordable and right along the beach. They have some of the best beer on tap in all of San Francisco.
This is the nearest bar to my house, only 2 blocks. It is really good to watch sports in, and there is no need to travel far to return home after drinking.
14 locals recommend
Hockey Haven
3625 Balboa StThis is the nearest bar to my house, only 2 blocks. It is really good to watch sports in, and there is no need to travel far to return home after drinking.
The closest club that is not merely a bar. DJs every night and a dance floor.
16 locals recommend
Milk Bar
1840 Haight StThe closest club that is not merely a bar. DJs every night and a dance floor.
Trad'r Sam
6150 Geary BlvdLocal Tiki bar with cheap drinks.
Everything Else
The main beach in San Francisco where everyone hangs out on hot days. There are fire pits for bonfires and a small cave you can walk through. I spend many many days here and can walk there in 10 min
553 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
La Playa StThe main beach in San Francisco where everyone hangs out on hot days. There are fire pits for bonfires and a small cave you can walk through. I spend many many days here and can walk there in 10 min