Guidebook for San Francisco
Drinks & Nightlife
Enjoy high-end dining with a warm, comfortable atmosphere at this classic French bistro.
60 locals recommend
Bistro Central Parc
560 Central AveEnjoy high-end dining with a warm, comfortable atmosphere at this classic French bistro.
The beer and food are great. It's super close. Check out the Kolsch for a unique treat.
177 locals recommend
Magnolia Brewing - Haight
1398 Haight StThe beer and food are great. It's super close. Check out the Kolsch for a unique treat.
Everything Else
Great ice-cream, prepared food, and some of the best produce in town make this a great place for foodies. It's worth the trip just to look around. Bring your credit card; it's pricey.
651 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StGreat ice-cream, prepared food, and some of the best produce in town make this a great place for foodies. It's worth the trip just to look around. Bring your credit card; it's pricey.
The Carousel is out of this world. Across the meadow there is a drum circle that seems to have been meeting since 1969.
52 locals recommend
Koret Playground
The Carousel is out of this world. Across the meadow there is a drum circle that seems to have been meeting since 1969.
Buena Vista Park
Climb to the top for great views of the city.
If church, gospel music, or social justice are your thing, you gotta check this place out.
19 locals recommend
Glide Memorial United Methodist Church
330 Ellis StIf church, gospel music, or social justice are your thing, you gotta check this place out.
The art is always wonderful, and the trip to the top of the tower is free. Check it out!
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrThe art is always wonderful, and the trip to the top of the tower is free. Check it out!
The architecture alone makes this monument to science and the natural world worth the visit. The contoured, living roof is meant to represent the many hills of San Francisco.
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrThe architecture alone makes this monument to science and the natural world worth the visit. The contoured, living roof is meant to represent the many hills of San Francisco.
The next awesome band you haven't yet heard of is playing here. Book your tickets now.
200 locals recommend
The Independent
628 Divisadero StThe next awesome band you haven't yet heard of is playing here. Book your tickets now.
This is a nice hair salon. I don't know why you'd do that on vacation, but you won't be disappointed.
Salt Salon
1881 Hayes StThis is a nice hair salon. I don't know why you'd do that on vacation, but you won't be disappointed.
Get a hot shave at this retro barber shop. They'll give you a bourbon or beer while you wait.
J.P. Kempt Barber & Social
351 Divisadero StGet a hot shave at this retro barber shop. They'll give you a bourbon or beer while you wait.
Shopping
Amoeba Music
1855 Haight StIf you like vinyl, you have to stop here.
Food Scene
The espresso drinks are good and the odd pastries--e.g. oreos made from scratch--are a delight.
99 locals recommend
Matching Half
1799 McAllister StThe espresso drinks are good and the odd pastries--e.g. oreos made from scratch--are a delight.
Chili pies. Especially the Mexican Chocolate Pecan. But also the Apple Chili. Eat them all.
123 locals recommend
Green Chile Kitchen
1801 McAllister StChili pies. Especially the Mexican Chocolate Pecan. But also the Apple Chili. Eat them all.
Delicious, kind of unique, taqueria food. Good for a cheap, quick meal.
196 locals recommend
Papalote Mexican Grill
1777 Fulton StDelicious, kind of unique, taqueria food. Good for a cheap, quick meal.