Food Scene
Amazing food, cocktails, ambiance! A great cross-section of people from all over the city, the US, and beyond. Best burger in SF!
504 locals recommend
Nopa
560 Divisadero StAmazing food, cocktails, ambiance! A great cross-section of people from all over the city, the US, and beyond. Best burger in SF!
Best coffee in the hood. They also make all of their own bread! Delicious toast varies daily.
281 locals recommend
The Mill
736 Divisadero StBest coffee in the hood. They also make all of their own bread! Delicious toast varies daily.
Nopa's kid sister Mexican cuisine. The torta and carnitas are unbeatable with their house-made corn tortillas.
306 locals recommend
Nopalito
306 Broderick StNopa's kid sister Mexican cuisine. The torta and carnitas are unbeatable with their house-made corn tortillas.
The Little Chihuahua
292 Divisadero StAnother great mexican spot, very casual. on the cheap!
Best Burmese food! It has a big menu so ask for suggestions. The tea leaf salad is my favorite.
458 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StBest Burmese food! It has a big menu so ask for suggestions. The tea leaf salad is my favorite.
In my opinion this is the best Mexican Taqueria in the city. Try the carnitas tacos!
64 locals recommend
Taqueria Vallarta
3033 24th StIn my opinion this is the best Mexican Taqueria in the city. Try the carnitas tacos!
This Bakery is AMAZING! It has a line out the door mornings and weekends so I recommend going in the afternoon for a sweet treat. I love the scones, bread pudding, ham and cheese croissants...
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StThis Bakery is AMAZING! It has a line out the door mornings and weekends so I recommend going in the afternoon for a sweet treat. I love the scones, bread pudding, ham and cheese croissants...
Arts & Culture
Great place to see live shows while you are here. Its just the right size and they get a lot of impressive acts.
200 locals recommend
The Independent
628 Divisadero StGreat place to see live shows while you are here. Its just the right size and they get a lot of impressive acts.
Art museum with some great exhibits on rotation. A stroll from the house will take about 45 minutes. Walk through the Panhandle, its beautiful!
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrArt museum with some great exhibits on rotation. A stroll from the house will take about 45 minutes. Walk through the Panhandle, its beautiful!
Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F Kennedy DrBEAUTIFUL building and gardens. Changes seasonally.
Great club to go dancing pretty much any night. Its not the best neighborhood, so be smart about your surroundings. I recommend taking a taxi to and from.
46 locals recommend
Monarch
101 6th StGreat club to go dancing pretty much any night. Its not the best neighborhood, so be smart about your surroundings. I recommend taking a taxi to and from.
My favorite place to see a movie. Very comfortable and they feature lots of Independent films.
190 locals recommend
AMC Kabuki 8
1881 Post StMy favorite place to see a movie. Very comfortable and they feature lots of Independent films.
Essentials
This market is really divine. They have it all- great wine, local produce, fresh meats, even house-made ice cream with flavors like salted caramel and honey lavender.
651 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StThis market is really divine. They have it all- great wine, local produce, fresh meats, even house-made ice cream with flavors like salted caramel and honey lavender.
Drinks & Nightlife
A dive-bar AND Ethiopian restaurant with a lot of history. Apparently Billie Holiday graced the stage once upon a time.
30 locals recommend
Club Waziema
543 Divisadero StA dive-bar AND Ethiopian restaurant with a lot of history. Apparently Billie Holiday graced the stage once upon a time.
Shopping
My favorite book-store in the city. The best new/used selection and just a great vibe. After checking it out, check out Clement Street.
82 locals recommend
Green Apple Books
506 Clement StMy favorite book-store in the city. The best new/used selection and just a great vibe. After checking it out, check out Clement Street.
Stroll down Valencia starting at 14th all the way to 24th. Cafe's, restaurants, shops and bookstores abound. Mission street runs parallel is a little grittier but has more pawn shops and thrifting.
355 locals recommend
Mission District
Stroll down Valencia starting at 14th all the way to 24th. Cafe's, restaurants, shops and bookstores abound. Mission street runs parallel is a little grittier but has more pawn shops and thrifting.
The history is rich an the vintage stores even richer. My favorites are Wasteland and Held Over, but those are two of many.
379 locals recommend
Haight-Ashbury
The history is rich an the vintage stores even richer. My favorites are Wasteland and Held Over, but those are two of many.
Japan Town
Great kitschy stores and sightseeing.
Sightseeing
You have to check out the endless hiking and adventures in Golden Gate Park! Its 3 miles long, a mile across, and full of fun and beauty.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
You have to check out the endless hiking and adventures in Golden Gate Park! Its 3 miles long, a mile across, and full of fun and beauty.
This is a fun way to spend the afternoon- rent a paddle boat and cruise the lake for an hour. You'll see all sorts of birds and wildlife. Bring a picnic!
152 locals recommend
Stow Lake
This is a fun way to spend the afternoon- rent a paddle boat and cruise the lake for an hour. You'll see all sorts of birds and wildlife. Bring a picnic!
Historic and beautiful! Full of markets and restaurants, some of the best food in the city here. Also the Farmer's Market here on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday is one of the best in the world.
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
Historic and beautiful! Full of markets and restaurants, some of the best food in the city here. Also the Farmer's Market here on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday is one of the best in the world.
Alcatraz Island
Gotta do it! Its amazing. Make sure to do the audio tour!
A spectacular view of the Golden Gate bridge, and a lovely stroll along the Bay.
426 locals recommend
Crissy Field
A spectacular view of the Golden Gate bridge, and a lovely stroll along the Bay.
Alamo Square
A beautiful park, great views.
The favorite park to hang on a sunny day. Walk to the top for great views.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetThe favorite park to hang on a sunny day. Walk to the top for great views.
Everything Else
Pamper yourself! There are communal baths for only $20-$25 a day that includes full use of sauna, steam and mineral baths. Massage and other treatments also available.
90 locals recommend
Kabuki Springs and Spa
1750 Geary BlvdPamper yourself! There are communal baths for only $20-$25 a day that includes full use of sauna, steam and mineral baths. Massage and other treatments also available.