Guidebook for San Francisco
Arts & Culture
Fun and laid back concert venue with a wide variety of names to choose from. Plan ahead if you can, as many shows sell out in advance.
200 locals recommend
The Independent
628 Divisadero StFun and laid back concert venue with a wide variety of names to choose from. Plan ahead if you can, as many shows sell out in advance.
Regular hours: 9:30a-5p //
Nightlife at the Academy - Thursday nights from 6-10p. Brings friends on a journey to the stars & the depths of the sea with a cocktail in your hand & wonder in your eyes.
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrRegular hours: 9:30a-5p //
Nightlife at the Academy - Thursday nights from 6-10p. Brings friends on a journey to the stars & the depths of the sea with a cocktail in your hand & wonder in your eyes.
Food Scene
Great place to grab a cup of delicious coffee, although they don't offer wifi. Don't pass up on the Toast!
281 locals recommend
The Mill
736 Divisadero StGreat place to grab a cup of delicious coffee, although they don't offer wifi. Don't pass up on the Toast!
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StBest deep dish pizza in the City.
A southern culinary tradition, a "meat and three" is a meal with one meat entrée and three hefty side dishes.
92 locals recommend
Tony's Market & Liquor
2751 24th StA southern culinary tradition, a "meat and three" is a meal with one meat entrée and three hefty side dishes.
AMAZING HAPPY HOUR 5–6:30pm
Order a dozen oysters on the half shell and let the fun begin! Also, try the Herb & Jalapeno Marinated Mussels or the Pan Seared Shishito Peppers...
159 locals recommend
Bar Crudo
655 Divisadero StAMAZING HAPPY HOUR 5–6:30pm
Order a dozen oysters on the half shell and let the fun begin! Also, try the Herb & Jalapeno Marinated Mussels or the Pan Seared Shishito Peppers...
Outdoor patio seating, local beer on tap, big screen TVs, occasional live music and FOOD TRUCKS! What more could you ask for?
95 locals recommend
SoMa StrEat Food Park
428 11th StOutdoor patio seating, local beer on tap, big screen TVs, occasional live music and FOOD TRUCKS! What more could you ask for?
In many ways, this place represents the essence of new-age San Francisco. Stop in for a cocktail and a small bite to eat before heading out for the night. Lots of shops, music venues and bars nearby.
504 locals recommend
Nopa
560 Divisadero StIn many ways, this place represents the essence of new-age San Francisco. Stop in for a cocktail and a small bite to eat before heading out for the night. Lots of shops, music venues and bars nearby.
The best brunch in San Francisco. The mimosas are huge, the Benedict is delectable, and the brioche french toast is to die for. Try them all if you dare. Bring a friend.
161 locals recommend
Mission Beach Cafe
The best brunch in San Francisco. The mimosas are huge, the Benedict is delectable, and the brioche french toast is to die for. Try them all if you dare. Bring a friend.
Argentinian steakhouse, and one of the best meals you'll have in San Francisco. Slightly more upscale than most places, the combination of great food and beautiful ambiance is well worth the price.
112 locals recommend
Locanda
557 Valencia StArgentinian steakhouse, and one of the best meals you'll have in San Francisco. Slightly more upscale than most places, the combination of great food and beautiful ambiance is well worth the price.
A local favorite, "mom and pops" spot that has grown to legendary status, this place offers up the best tacos in San Francisco. The carnitas super crunchy tacos are sensational. Get two!
347 locals recommend
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StA local favorite, "mom and pops" spot that has grown to legendary status, this place offers up the best tacos in San Francisco. The carnitas super crunchy tacos are sensational. Get two!
One of the City's most popular micro breweries, they have been brewing in the basement below the restaurant for nearly 20 years. Up for an adventure? Check out their new spot in the Dogpatch.
177 locals recommend
Magnolia Brewing - Haight
1398 Haight StOne of the City's most popular micro breweries, they have been brewing in the basement below the restaurant for nearly 20 years. Up for an adventure? Check out their new spot in the Dogpatch.
Drinks & Nightlife
Madrone Art Bar
500 Divisadero StDon't miss Motown Mondays!
Should you make it past the bouncers, consider yourself a fortunate. If you then manage to order a beer before being brushed off by the bartender, consider yourself a local.
185 locals recommend
Toronado
547 Haight StShould you make it past the bouncers, consider yourself a fortunate. If you then manage to order a beer before being brushed off by the bartender, consider yourself a local.
San Francisco's best rooftop bar and restaurant. Good food, great drinks, awesome view. If you find your self in the neighborhood on a sunny day, make sure to stop by for happy hour.
224 locals recommend
El Techo
2516 Mission StSan Francisco's best rooftop bar and restaurant. Good food, great drinks, awesome view. If you find your self in the neighborhood on a sunny day, make sure to stop by for happy hour.
Located in the heart of what was once the Barbary Coast district, The Saloon has been serving up libations since 1861, making it the oldest bar in San Francisco. Fun place to listen to live music!
31 locals recommend
The Saloon
1232 Grant AveLocated in the heart of what was once the Barbary Coast district, The Saloon has been serving up libations since 1861, making it the oldest bar in San Francisco. Fun place to listen to live music!
Live jazz nearly every night of the week. Looking for a delicious late night snack? Try the pizza.
101 locals recommend
Club Deluxe
1511 Haight StLive jazz nearly every night of the week. Looking for a delicious late night snack? Try the pizza.
If you google the best places to get a real SF cocktail experience, this will probably show up near the top of the list. If you don't see it listed, go there anyway, as you might be the only tourist.
137 locals recommend
The Alembic
1725 Haight StIf you google the best places to get a real SF cocktail experience, this will probably show up near the top of the list. If you don't see it listed, go there anyway, as you might be the only tourist.
Essentials
Famous for their selection of high-end groceries, freshly prepared deli items and irresistible ice cream. Try the all. Buyers beware, it's not cheap.
651 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StFamous for their selection of high-end groceries, freshly prepared deli items and irresistible ice cream. Try the all. Buyers beware, it's not cheap.
This is the closest proper grocery store to our apartment. Great for picking up the essentials (bread, cheese, wine and fresh veggies) if you're cooking dinner. Try the fresh pasta!
122 locals recommend
Falletti Foods
308 Broderick StThis is the closest proper grocery store to our apartment. Great for picking up the essentials (bread, cheese, wine and fresh veggies) if you're cooking dinner. Try the fresh pasta!
Shopping
Once you have a basket full of delicious items from the market, take them to the wine shop in the Ferry Building and ask them if you can picnic. They'll let you stay as long as you keep buying wine.
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
Once you have a basket full of delicious items from the market, take them to the wine shop in the Ferry Building and ask them if you can picnic. They'll let you stay as long as you keep buying wine.
Sightseeing
One of the most photographed locations in the City, Alamo Square's famous "postcard row" at is indeed a visual treat. A tight formation of Victorian houses back-dropped by picturesque skyscrapers.
300 locals recommend
Painted Ladies
Hayes StreetOne of the most photographed locations in the City, Alamo Square's famous "postcard row" at is indeed a visual treat. A tight formation of Victorian houses back-dropped by picturesque skyscrapers.
A popular neighborhood park among locals and the best place to people watch on a warm sunny afternoon. If you go, sample the ice cream at Bi-Rite Creamery or the baked goods at Tartine Bakery nearby!
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetA popular neighborhood park among locals and the best place to people watch on a warm sunny afternoon. If you go, sample the ice cream at Bi-Rite Creamery or the baked goods at Tartine Bakery nearby!
Serene walking/jogging paths and beautiful vistas of the City. Great for a quick workout before heading out on the town.
205 locals recommend
Buena Vista Park
Serene walking/jogging paths and beautiful vistas of the City. Great for a quick workout before heading out on the town.