Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Delicious food and cocktails. Open for breakfast , lunch and dinner. It gets busy so you may want a reservation for a weekend dinner or Sunday brunch. Try the grilled cheese and the spiced cider!
259 locals recommend
Outerlands
4001 Judah StDelicious food and cocktails. Open for breakfast , lunch and dinner. It gets busy so you may want a reservation for a weekend dinner or Sunday brunch. Try the grilled cheese and the spiced cider!
The perfect spot to grab a cup of coffee and head across the street to the beach. Great salads and sandwiches too! They have live music several nights a week and serve wine and beer.
131 locals recommend
Java Beach Café
1396 La Playa StThe perfect spot to grab a cup of coffee and head across the street to the beach. Great salads and sandwiches too! They have live music several nights a week and serve wine and beer.
The BEST pastries, sweets, and breakfast sandwiches in the city! The line can be long, especially on the weekends but it is SO WORTH IT. Head over on a Sunday for beignets. It's a 10 minute walk.
170 locals recommend
Devil's Teeth Baking Company
3876 Noriega StThe BEST pastries, sweets, and breakfast sandwiches in the city! The line can be long, especially on the weekends but it is SO WORTH IT. Head over on a Sunday for beignets. It's a 10 minute walk.
Chipotle Benedict. That is all. Seriously, this is a great spot for brunch or dinner. They have mac and cheese for the kiddos too!
10 locals recommend
Sea Breeze Cafe and Restaurant
3940 Judah StreetChipotle Benedict. That is all. Seriously, this is a great spot for brunch or dinner. They have mac and cheese for the kiddos too!
Coffee bar and restaurant serving a great selection of pour over coffee and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Super laid back, good burgers, salads and egg dishes. Kid options too.
49 locals recommend
Beachside Coffee Bar & Kitchen
Coffee bar and restaurant serving a great selection of pour over coffee and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Super laid back, good burgers, salads and egg dishes. Kid options too.
Coffee, coconuts and cinnamon toast. What's not to like? Super popular with locals and for good reason.
141 locals recommend
Trouble Coffee
4033 Judah StCoffee, coconuts and cinnamon toast. What's not to like? Super popular with locals and for good reason.
Great pizza and calzones. They don't deliver but it's a 10 minute walk or a very short drive and it's very kid and family friendly.
75 locals recommend
The Pizza Place on Noriega
3901 Noriega StGreat pizza and calzones. They don't deliver but it's a 10 minute walk or a very short drive and it's very kid and family friendly.
Thai Cottage Restaurant
4041 Judah StGood Thai food; perfect for dinner or take it.
Yummy Thai food right around the corner. We always get take out because we prefer the ambiance at Thai Cottage but the food is delicious no matter where you eat it.
22 locals recommend
Sri Thai Cuisine
4621 Lincoln WayYummy Thai food right around the corner. We always get take out because we prefer the ambiance at Thai Cottage but the food is delicious no matter where you eat it.
Judahlicious
3906 Judah StGreat smoothies, fresh pressed juices and vegan breakfast and lunch.
Indian and pizza? They do both surprisingly well but if you want the best of both worlds try one of the Indian pizzas. They don't mind delivering, even though the are right down the street.
13 locals recommend
Golden Gate Indian Cuisine & Pizza
4038 Judah StIndian and pizza? They do both surprisingly well but if you want the best of both worlds try one of the Indian pizzas. They don't mind delivering, even though the are right down the street.
Seafood and Vietnamese restaurant; famous for their garlic noodles. Crab is their speciality, prepared any way you can imagine.
78 locals recommend
Thanh Long Restaurant
4101 Judah StSeafood and Vietnamese restaurant; famous for their garlic noodles. Crab is their speciality, prepared any way you can imagine.
It's a restaurant in a garage serving Korean food. Really good Korean food. How San Francisco is that?
54 locals recommend
Toyose
3814 Noriega StIt's a restaurant in a garage serving Korean food. Really good Korean food. How San Francisco is that?
Fun restaurant and brewery at the end of Golden Gate Park and across from the beach. Sit outside and enjoy a beer and let the kids explore.
71 locals recommend
Park Chalet Coastal Beer Garden
1000 Great HwyFun restaurant and brewery at the end of Golden Gate Park and across from the beach. Sit outside and enjoy a beer and let the kids explore.
Perfect spot to enjoy a nice meal and watch the sun set if you can score one of the window tables.
236 locals recommend
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyPerfect spot to enjoy a nice meal and watch the sun set if you can score one of the window tables.
This is our go to taqueria; it's close, fast, and friendly. It's not the best burrito in the city but it's darn good and you can't be the location.
El Beach Burrito
3914 Judah StThis is our go to taqueria; it's close, fast, and friendly. It's not the best burrito in the city but it's darn good and you can't be the location.
Good Mexican food and a full bar. Kids eat free on Wednesdays!
38 locals recommend
Celia's by the Beach
4019 Judah StGood Mexican food and a full bar. Kids eat free on Wednesdays!
The Cliff House is steeped in history and totally worth a visit. Go for brunch or a cocktail or just go up and have a look around. Sutro Baths is right next to it so make an afternoon of it!
285 locals recommend
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos AveThe Cliff House is steeped in history and totally worth a visit. Go for brunch or a cocktail or just go up and have a look around. Sutro Baths is right next to it so make an afternoon of it!
You might not find a diner with a better view anywhere in the country! Great spot to stop after exploring Lands End and Sutro Baths.
38 locals recommend
Louis'
902 Point Lobos AveYou might not find a diner with a better view anywhere in the country! Great spot to stop after exploring Lands End and Sutro Baths.
Shopping
Cool art and prints by local artists, definitely worth stopping by and picking up a gift or a souvenir from your trip.
23 locals recommend
3 Fish Studios
Cool art and prints by local artists, definitely worth stopping by and picking up a gift or a souvenir from your trip.
If you are a surfer this spot is a no brainer. If you aren't a surfer it is still worth checking out for their awesome assortment of t-shirts and other goods. It's so close, why not?
43 locals recommend
Mollusk Surf Shop
4500 Irving StIf you are a surfer this spot is a no brainer. If you aren't a surfer it is still worth checking out for their awesome assortment of t-shirts and other goods. It's so close, why not?
This shop features tons of gorgeous handmade goods from local artists and craftspeople. There is also a well curated selection of vintage clothing and jewelry. Check out the backyard too!
55 locals recommend
GENERAL STORE
4035 Judah StThis shop features tons of gorgeous handmade goods from local artists and craftspeople. There is also a well curated selection of vintage clothing and jewelry. Check out the backyard too!
Rent a bike and explore the park and neighborhood! Sales, service and repairs too.
20 locals recommend
Swell Bicycles
4002 Irving StRent a bike and explore the park and neighborhood! Sales, service and repairs too.
Essentials
Other Avenues is a cooperative grocery store and is the perfect place to grab fresh produce for dinner, a bottle of milk or some bread and cheese for an impromptu beach picnic.
74 locals recommend
Other Avenues Grocery Cooperative
3930 Judah StOther Avenues is a cooperative grocery store and is the perfect place to grab fresh produce for dinner, a bottle of milk or some bread and cheese for an impromptu beach picnic.
This store is small but has everything. If you can't find it at Other Avenues it's worth the trip down to Noriega. They also have a good wine selection and tons of fresh produce.
87 locals recommend
Noriega Produce
3701 Noriega StThis store is small but has everything. If you can't find it at Other Avenues it's worth the trip down to Noriega. They also have a good wine selection and tons of fresh produce.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the nearest bar and they have pool tables, pinball and darts. Quintessential dive bar.
21 locals recommend
Pittsburgh's Pub
4207 Judah StThis is the nearest bar and they have pool tables, pinball and darts. Quintessential dive bar.
Sightseeing
This windmill is a short walk away and was recently restored. Bring a blanket and have a picnic on the grass out front or just stroll by for a bit of San Francisco history.
Murphy Windmill
This windmill is a short walk away and was recently restored. Bring a blanket and have a picnic on the grass out front or just stroll by for a bit of San Francisco history.
This windmill is known for the garden of tulips surrounding it. Another great spot to stop and take a photo... maybe after lunch at Park Chalet.
40 locals recommend
Dutch Windmill
1691 John F Kennedy DrThis windmill is known for the garden of tulips surrounding it. Another great spot to stop and take a photo... maybe after lunch at Park Chalet.
Ocean Beach is a beautiful, expansive beach that is great for walking, running or, our favorite, a day of playing in the sand. The water is quite chilly and can be dangerous so please be safe!
553 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
La Playa StOcean Beach is a beautiful, expansive beach that is great for walking, running or, our favorite, a day of playing in the sand. The water is quite chilly and can be dangerous so please be safe!
Personally I think this is one of the coolest spots in San Francisco. There is so much interesting history in this area of the city and Sutro Baths are particularly compelling. Bring a camera!
246 locals recommend
Sutro Baths
1004 Point Lobos AvePersonally I think this is one of the coolest spots in San Francisco. There is so much interesting history in this area of the city and Sutro Baths are particularly compelling. Bring a camera!
Land's End is another favorite spot - perfect for a short hike or run or just walk the short trail for amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Be safe on the trail and heed the warning signs, please!
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailLand's End is another favorite spot - perfect for a short hike or run or just walk the short trail for amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Be safe on the trail and heed the warning signs, please!
Here you can take in a great view of Sutro Baths situated above the Pacific and you can also check out the visitor's center to learn more about this special spot. Lands End Trail begins here.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailHere you can take in a great view of Sutro Baths situated above the Pacific and you can also check out the visitor's center to learn more about this special spot. Lands End Trail begins here.
Right next to the Windmill, a small but lovely tulip garden.
6 locals recommend
Queen Wilhelmina Garden
1690 John F Kennedy DrRight next to the Windmill, a small but lovely tulip garden.
Lions and tigers and bears! Oh my! The bus that runs down our street (the 18) will take you right to the zoo. It's almost too easy.
299 locals recommend
San Francisco Zoo
Upper Great HighwayLions and tigers and bears! Oh my! The bus that runs down our street (the 18) will take you right to the zoo. It's almost too easy.
This place is amazing and fun for kids of all ages! It's a bit too far to walk but you could bike or hop on the N Judah and be there in minutes. Check out their website for hours and exhibit info.
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrThis place is amazing and fun for kids of all ages! It's a bit too far to walk but you could bike or hop on the N Judah and be there in minutes. Check out their website for hours and exhibit info.
Renting a boat at Stow Lake is the perfect way to spend a morning or afternoon. Grab lunch or a snack at the boathouse cafe and then spend a a bit more time exploring Strawberry Hill.
152 locals recommend
Stow Lake
Renting a boat at Stow Lake is the perfect way to spend a morning or afternoon. Grab lunch or a snack at the boathouse cafe and then spend a a bit more time exploring Strawberry Hill.
It's an amazing spot to explore and if you have time definitely stop and have tea. The entire experience is very kid-friendly. Easy to get here via the N Judah or bicycle.
348 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrIt's an amazing spot to explore and if you have time definitely stop and have tea. The entire experience is very kid-friendly. Easy to get here via the N Judah or bicycle.
Everything Else
Nestled among aged cypress trees on the western edge of beautiful Golden Gate Park, the facility is a 9-hole, par 3 course with challenging holes ranging from under 100 yards up to 200 yards.
14 locals recommend
Golden Gate Golf Course
970 47th AveNestled among aged cypress trees on the western edge of beautiful Golden Gate Park, the facility is a 9-hole, par 3 course with challenging holes ranging from under 100 yards up to 200 yards.
Entertainment & Activities
Known affectionately by locals as "Boat Park" this playground is old school and awesome with sand below the play structures and room to run.
10 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park 45th Avenue Playground
4414 Lincoln WayKnown affectionately by locals as "Boat Park" this playground is old school and awesome with sand below the play structures and room to run.