Guidebook for San Francisco
Entertainment & Activities
Great oldschool movie theatre - We especially recommend the Sunday morning screenings of children's classics with popcorn & drink for 10$ - Great nostalgics!
60 locals recommend
Balboa Theatre
3630 Balboa StGreat oldschool movie theatre - We especially recommend the Sunday morning screenings of children's classics with popcorn & drink for 10$ - Great nostalgics!
Yep, there are Bisons in GG park. We heard there used to be even a tiger in the beginning, but that might be an urban myth. You know who definitely was here? The last Grizzly bear of CA - Monarch.
67 locals recommend
Bison Paddock
1237 John F Kennedy DrYep, there are Bisons in GG park. We heard there used to be even a tiger in the beginning, but that might be an urban myth. You know who definitely was here? The last Grizzly bear of CA - Monarch.
Koret Playground
Try the vintage caroussel!
Golden Gate Park Archery Range
902 47th AveGreat activity in the Golden Gate Park
Stow Lake
Bring a bottle of wine and some snacks and paddle around Stow Lake!
Go and visit the rescued sea lions at the world's largest marine mammal hospital.
37 locals recommend
The Marine Mammal Center
2000 Bunker RdGo and visit the rescued sea lions at the world's largest marine mammal hospital.
Exploratorium
Green StreetBest! Museum! in the world!
Randall Museum
199 Museum WayGreat kids museum!
Yes, go get some clam chowder (Boudin is a classic) and watch the sea lions.
416 locals recommend
Pier 39
The EmbarcaderoYes, go get some clam chowder (Boudin is a classic) and watch the sea lions.
Come here for the views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the sunset - but the Labyrinth made out of pebble lines is fun too.
42 locals recommend
Lands End Labyrinth
Lands End TrailCome here for the views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the sunset - but the Labyrinth made out of pebble lines is fun too.
Twirl & Dip Soft Serve
Yummie organic ice cream truck.
Food Scene
La Promenade Café
3643 Balboa StGrab a coffee and a second hand book and enjoy the jazz music.
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos AveUpscale dining option with amazing views.
Great place to enjoy coffee outdoors in one of the SF typical parking spot gardens.
43 locals recommend
Simple Pleasures Cafe
3434 Balboa StGreat place to enjoy coffee outdoors in one of the SF typical parking spot gardens.
Awesome fish restaurant, mostly because they serve you white wine for free while you wait. And since they don't take reservations, you'll probably have to wait.
39 locals recommend
Pacific Cafe
7000 Geary BlvdAwesome fish restaurant, mostly because they serve you white wine for free while you wait. And since they don't take reservations, you'll probably have to wait.
Outerlands
4001 Judah StGo for brunch or dinner - this is a local's favourite.
b. patisserie
2821 California StThis is a must! Try the Kouign Ammans (Bretonish butter pastries).
One of our favourite sushi spots - with an emphasis on sustainable fishing.
48 locals recommend
Tataki Sushi and Sake Bar
2827 California StOne of our favourite sushi spots - with an emphasis on sustainable fishing.
Kim Sơn Restaurant
3614 Balboa StGood Vietnamese food!
Go there for the delicious food, but don't expect to hang out for long - the staff can be considered rude.
41 locals recommend
House of Nanking
919 Kearny StGo there for the delicious food, but don't expect to hang out for long - the staff can be considered rude.
The Grove - Fillmore
2016 Fillmore StGood for a quick lunch - try the Berkeley Bowl (salad).
Zazie
941 Cole StOMG - go there for Brunch! And be early, they don't take reservations.
Thanh Long Restaurant
4101 Judah StAmazing Dungeness Crab & Garlic noodles!
Cha Cha Cha
1801 Haight StLively restaurant with Spanish cuisine and strong drinks!
Citrus Club
1790 Haight StThe most affordable option in this area - great Thai food.
Are you in the mood for upscale Italian food? This is your place. Hip and modern atmosphere - good pizza, awesome moscow mules.
282 locals recommend
Beretta
1199 Valencia StAre you in the mood for upscale Italian food? This is your place. Hip and modern atmosphere - good pizza, awesome moscow mules.
These people go beyond Spanish tapas - if you're lucky enough to get a table (reserve ahead!) then you'll be enchanted by these innovative bites that have almost nothing to do with jamon.
141 locals recommend
State Bird Provisions
1529 Fillmore StThese people go beyond Spanish tapas - if you're lucky enough to get a table (reserve ahead!) then you'll be enchanted by these innovative bites that have almost nothing to do with jamon.
If you need a late nigth bite and you feel too much pressure chosing one of the Mexican spots around you - go for some nice pizza by the slice here.
47 locals recommend
Escape From New York Pizza
1737 Haight StIf you need a late nigth bite and you feel too much pressure chosing one of the Mexican spots around you - go for some nice pizza by the slice here.
Great burrito joint - actually scientifically proven that this one is the best. Some call it a life-changing burrito experience.
169 locals recommend
Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission StGreat burrito joint - actually scientifically proven that this one is the best. Some call it a life-changing burrito experience.
Hollywood Cafe
530 North Point StGreat American Brunch spot if you happen to be in the area.
Hole in the wall stop with awesome background story - they serve fresh coconuts, grapefruit juice and cinnamon toast.
141 locals recommend
Trouble Coffee
4033 Judah StHole in the wall stop with awesome background story - they serve fresh coconuts, grapefruit juice and cinnamon toast.
The Mill
736 Divisadero StArtisan bakery & local hipster joint.
The Addition
1330 Fillmore StreetGreat spot for jazz music & sushi!
Plan some time to spend in line - this place just won an award for their burritos.
347 locals recommend
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StPlan some time to spend in line - this place just won an award for their burritos.
The king of Burma just included a measure for national happiness instead of solely relying on the GDP for policy making. And their happiness scores are pretty good - it might be because of the food.
458 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StThe king of Burma just included a measure for national happiness instead of solely relying on the GDP for policy making. And their happiness scores are pretty good - it might be because of the food.
The best coffee chain that doesn't feel like a chain and makes bad-ass coffee - our favourite is the Ambrosia!
913 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StThe best coffee chain that doesn't feel like a chain and makes bad-ass coffee - our favourite is the Ambrosia!
Sightseeing
Great morning / evening hike with ocean views. It's magical watching the sun come down from here. And when the tide is low, you can see the remains of 3 shipwrecks.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailGreat morning / evening hike with ocean views. It's magical watching the sun come down from here. And when the tide is low, you can see the remains of 3 shipwrecks.
Sutro Baths
1004 Point Lobos AveRuins of a visionary project.
Fun fact: The fortune cookies were invented in SF - here you can see how they're made.
32 locals recommend
Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
56 Ross AlleyFun fact: The fortune cookies were invented in SF - here you can see how they're made.
Alta Plaza Park
Steiner StreetCome for the views of the Bay and the city.
Nice oasis in GG park. Come before 10 am and the entry is free.
348 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrNice oasis in GG park. Come before 10 am and the entry is free.
Angel Island Café
Main StreetAmazing hikes and views of the city.
The Wave Organ
83 Marina Green DrAwesome installation that uses the waves to produce songs.
For the real movie enthusiast - the Yoda Fountain at the Lucasfilm Campus at the Letterman Digital Arts Center.
14 locals recommend
Yoda fountain
1 Letterman DrFor the real movie enthusiast - the Yoda Fountain at the Lucasfilm Campus at the Letterman Digital Arts Center.
Love love this - probably the only cathedral that could turn me into a frequent church visitor. Awesome & giant mid-century cathedral - definitely check this out if you're into modern architecture!
8 locals recommend
Cathedral Of Saint Mary Of The Assumption
1111 Gough StLove love this - probably the only cathedral that could turn me into a frequent church visitor. Awesome & giant mid-century cathedral - definitely check this out if you're into modern architecture!
A paradise for vintage arcade gamers! And it's free & open from 10am-10pm.
87 locals recommend
Musée Mécanique
Fishermans WharfA paradise for vintage arcade gamers! And it's free & open from 10am-10pm.
This one-of-a-kind brick fortress is the headquarters of fetish porn of the world aka kink.com - you can actually tour it and find out that it had multiple uses before becoming this attraction.
17 locals recommend
San Francisco Armory
1800 Mission StThis one-of-a-kind brick fortress is the headquarters of fetish porn of the world aka kink.com - you can actually tour it and find out that it had multiple uses before becoming this attraction.
Shopping
Amoeba Music
1855 Haight StA legend of a record store - with free concerts on some days.
If you're looking for vintage clothes search no longer - organized by decades and styles, this is paradise for fashion lovers.
7 locals recommend
Held Over Vintage
1543 Haight StIf you're looking for vintage clothes search no longer - organized by decades and styles, this is paradise for fashion lovers.
Very cute alternative book store - in case you'd like to grab some Beat poets' literature.
41 locals recommend
Dog Eared Books
900 Valencia StVery cute alternative book store - in case you'd like to grab some Beat poets' literature.
Great souvenirs! The house brand for the cool kids in SF has apparel for everyone - but be aware - the smallest sweaters are not for kids. They're for Chihuahas - as I had to find out the hard way.
15 locals recommend
San Franpsycho
505 Divisadero StreetGreat souvenirs! The house brand for the cool kids in SF has apparel for everyone - but be aware - the smallest sweaters are not for kids. They're for Chihuahas - as I had to find out the hard way.
Afterlife Boutique
541 Valencia StRandom hipster shit - but of course - very nice one.
Very interesting store with all kinds of peculiar curiosities - like two-headed pigeons etc.
32 locals recommend
The Plough and the Stars
116 Clement StVery interesting store with all kinds of peculiar curiosities - like two-headed pigeons etc.
If shoes are your business, this is your spot. There is another branch on Valencia street.
11 locals recommend
Show Biz
3810 24th StreetIf shoes are your business, this is your spot. There is another branch on Valencia street.
Awesome giant book & record store with mostly used books on all kinds of topics - no wonder that Paul Giamatti is a frequent visitor.
82 locals recommend
Green Apple Books
506 Clement StAwesome giant book & record store with mostly used books on all kinds of topics - no wonder that Paul Giamatti is a frequent visitor.
Great store for all kinds of edm gear - analog & digital and great classes on arduino too.
6 locals recommend
ROBOTSPEAk
589 Haight StreetGreat store for all kinds of edm gear - analog & digital and great classes on arduino too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ocean Beach
La Playa StGreat spot to grab a sandwich and a beer on your way to the beach.
Hockey Haven
3625 Balboa StDrink beer with locals and watch some baseball.
A local's secret - bar with the best views of the city and the place where we got married. <3
6 locals recommend
Presidio Yacht Club
A local's secret - bar with the best views of the city and the place where we got married. <3
Fat Angel Food & Libation
1740 O'Farrell StOh yeah, wine, beer and cheese is their business.
Great bar - the excentric bartender Lee sometimes spits fire, the drinks are good and the homemade pizzas help you over late night cravings. Free amazing jazz concerts on some nights!
101 locals recommend
Club Deluxe
1511 Haight StGreat bar - the excentric bartender Lee sometimes spits fire, the drinks are good and the homemade pizzas help you over late night cravings. Free amazing jazz concerts on some nights!
If you've only heard of Pinatas - go here and have a drink marvelling at these papermaché surprise sculptures. Be aware - the drinks are strong - so you'd better order them with training wheels (lime)
46 locals recommend
Latin American Club
3286 22nd StIf you've only heard of Pinatas - go here and have a drink marvelling at these papermaché surprise sculptures. Be aware - the drinks are strong - so you'd better order them with training wheels (lime)
Well, the name summarizes it. Nice bar, nice dancefloor with diner sections. Sometimes live music.
69 locals recommend
Make-Out Room
3225 22nd StWell, the name summarizes it. Nice bar, nice dancefloor with diner sections. Sometimes live music.
If you'd like to see Jeremy in action - come here on the last Thursday of a month - he is spinning records all night while Vintage movies are projected on the wall. Next door Foreign Cinema.
12 locals recommend
Laszlo
2526 Mission StIf you'd like to see Jeremy in action - come here on the last Thursday of a month - he is spinning records all night while Vintage movies are projected on the wall. Next door Foreign Cinema.
Are you in the mood for an after-after party or just a really early bird? This club opens on Sunday at 6am - and therefore serves alcohol again.
Monroe SF
473 BroadwayAre you in the mood for an after-after party or just a really early bird? This club opens on Sunday at 6am - and therefore serves alcohol again.
ABV - Alcohol by volume - if you fall for the industrial chic & good cocktails - this might be your bar. Other than that - they serve delicious finger food too.
89 locals recommend
ABV
3174 16th StABV - Alcohol by volume - if you fall for the industrial chic & good cocktails - this might be your bar. Other than that - they serve delicious finger food too.
Amazing tiki bar with extraordinary drinks & bands playing on a boat cruising the indoor pool with occasional rain showers. In the basement of one of San Francisco's most luxurious hotels.
93 locals recommend
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
950 Mason StAmazing tiki bar with extraordinary drinks & bands playing on a boat cruising the indoor pool with occasional rain showers. In the basement of one of San Francisco's most luxurious hotels.
They probably invented the term Mixologist here. Well, it's much shorter for omgthisguymakescrazygoodcocktails.
66 locals recommend
Rye
688 Geary StThey probably invented the term Mixologist here. Well, it's much shorter for omgthisguymakescrazygoodcocktails.
Upscale cocktail bar with a hidden room - and 2300 4-5 star yelp reviews can't be too wrong.
161 locals recommend
Bourbon & Branch
501 Jones StUpscale cocktail bar with a hidden room - and 2300 4-5 star yelp reviews can't be too wrong.
It's all about crafted beers here. Ever wondered what a banana infused beer might taste like?
185 locals recommend
Toronado
547 Haight StIt's all about crafted beers here. Ever wondered what a banana infused beer might taste like?
The only place to go if you want to party Berlin style - awesome electronic music, nice vibe - what you're waiting for?
55 locals recommend
Public Works
161 Erie StThe only place to go if you want to party Berlin style - awesome electronic music, nice vibe - what you're waiting for?
If you feel like sittig by a fire with a decent drink and listening to some piano music - search no longer. Stays open until late.
18 locals recommend
Sheba Piano Lounge
1419 Fillmore StIf you feel like sittig by a fire with a decent drink and listening to some piano music - search no longer. Stays open until late.
Recently added to the Top 50 Bars in the world! A great speakeasy off the Valencia strip.
280 locals recommend
Trick Dog
3010 20th StRecently added to the Top 50 Bars in the world! A great speakeasy off the Valencia strip.
Sweet club with wild parties and great DJs. Lots of gay folks - happy place.
13 locals recommend
Mighty
119 Utah StreetSweet club with wild parties and great DJs. Lots of gay folks - happy place.
Arts & Culture
The Independent
628 Divisadero StGreat bands and nice venue.
Probably one of the most beautiful ball parks in the world - amazing views and ... well, baseball. Don't miss the Ghirardelli's sundae.
596 locals recommend
Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays PlazaProbably one of the most beautiful ball parks in the world - amazing views and ... well, baseball. Don't miss the Ghirardelli's sundae.
TreasureFest
Nice flea market!
The Fillmore
1805 Geary BlvdFamous SF venue.
