Guidebook to Local Sights, Restaurants and Activities
Our highly recommended local sights, restaurants and activities
Well worth a visit
This little gem is run by the CA State Parks, and has a very nice coffee shop and plenty of very nice things to buy - books, tee-shirts, mugs, posters, etc. It's on the way to under the Golden Gate Bridge - 30 min walk.
31 locals recommend
Warming Hut at the Presidio
983 Marine DrThis little gem is run by the CA State Parks, and has a very nice coffee shop and plenty of very nice things to buy - books, tee-shirts, mugs, posters, etc. It's on the way to under the Golden Gate Bridge - 30 min walk.
St. Francis Yacht Club
99 Yacht RdCool place to look at the yachts - 10 min walk
Good street for cafes, shops, restaurants and bars - 2 1/2 blocks (5 min walk).
Starts at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Divisadero Street
16 locals recommend
Chestnut Street
Chestnut StreetGood street for cafes, shops, restaurants and bars - 2 1/2 blocks (5 min walk).
Starts at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Divisadero Street
Walt Disney Family Museum
104 Montgomery StLocated in the Presidio - 15 min walk
Historical military base, now run by the state parks. Restaurants, bars, and theatre (https://www.improv.org/).
Check the schedule of activities, but there is music and street truck there even Friday evening (https://offthegrid.com/event/fort-mason-center/2019-5-31-5pm)
30 locals recommend
Fort Mason Center Farmers' Market
Marina BoulevardHistorical military base, now run by the state parks. Restaurants, bars, and theatre (https://www.improv.org/).
Check the schedule of activities, but there is music and street truck there even Friday evening (https://offthegrid.com/event/fort-mason-center/2019-5-31-5pm)
One of the prettiest locations for a Starbucks. Also the home of Lucas Films (yes, of the Star Wars fame). Explore the area and find Yoda! 10 min walk.
512 locals recommend
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut StOne of the prettiest locations for a Starbucks. Also the home of Lucas Films (yes, of the Star Wars fame). Explore the area and find Yoda! 10 min walk.
Yoda fountain
1 Letterman DrThe famous Yoda...10 mins walk
Check out Off-the-Grid picnic on Sundays, usually at 11am - 4pm. But check their web site for updated schedule information - https://offthegrid.com/event/presidio-picnic/2019-6-2-11am
383 locals recommend
Presidio of San Francisco
Check out Off-the-Grid picnic on Sundays, usually at 11am - 4pm. But check their web site for updated schedule information - https://offthegrid.com/event/presidio-picnic/2019-6-2-11am
Just a short bus or Uber/Lyft ride to this huge park. Lots of things to do here - Google it. About 10 min Uber/Lyft ride
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
Just a short bus or Uber/Lyft ride to this huge park. Lots of things to do here - Google it. About 10 min Uber/Lyft ride
The center of the LGBT+ community in San Francisco. Lots of great bars, restaurants, cafes and shopping. Well worth a visit for everyone. About 10 mins in an Uber/Lyft/Taxi
293 locals recommend
The Castro
The center of the LGBT+ community in San Francisco. Lots of great bars, restaurants, cafes and shopping. Well worth a visit for everyone. About 10 mins in an Uber/Lyft/Taxi
This is a great local supermarket, with pre-prepared meals (at a reasonable cost), fresh produce, wine, beer, etc. Produce is locally sourced where possible. They have a great deli counter for fresh sandwiches. Just a 7 min walk. Please take our provided reusable bags to the store 😁
Open :
- Monday - Saturday 7am-9pm
- Sunday 8am-9pm
49 locals recommend
Marina Supermarket
2323 Chestnut StThis is a great local supermarket, with pre-prepared meals (at a reasonable cost), fresh produce, wine, beer, etc. Produce is locally sourced where possible. They have a great deli counter for fresh sandwiches. Just a 7 min walk. Please take our provided reusable bags to the store 😁
Open :
- Monday - Saturday 7am-9pm
- Sunday 8am-9pm
On the same block as Marina Supermarket, this independent butcher has wonderful meats, poultry & seafood. Typically locally sourced, free-range, antibiotic free and environmentally sustainable farms. 5 min walk
Open :
- Monday - Sunday 8:30am - 8:00pm
14 locals recommend
Marina Meats
2395 Chestnut StOn the same block as Marina Supermarket, this independent butcher has wonderful meats, poultry & seafood. Typically locally sourced, free-range, antibiotic free and environmentally sustainable farms. 5 min walk
Open :
- Monday - Sunday 8:30am - 8:00pm
Just across the Golden Gate Bridge, this old army base hosts a beautiful hotel with an amazing restaurant. Sit outside on the veranda and enjoy fabulous food and wonderful drinks.
There are spectacular views of the bridge and San Francisco from here.
19 locals recommend
Fort Baker
Just across the Golden Gate Bridge, this old army base hosts a beautiful hotel with an amazing restaurant. Sit outside on the veranda and enjoy fabulous food and wonderful drinks.
There are spectacular views of the bridge and San Francisco from here.
The Yard is a reservation-based gym on 2863 California St. Reserve your own private weightlifting pod by the hour. My guests get a discounted drop-in rate of $25 (over 25% off)!
https://www.goyard.fit
The Yard
2863 California StreetThe Yard is a reservation-based gym on 2863 California St. Reserve your own private weightlifting pod by the hour. My guests get a discounted drop-in rate of $25 (over 25% off)!
https://www.goyard.fit
Sightseeing
WWII Submarine docked by Pier 39. Not very expensive to roam around it, and it's fascinating to see the technology and living conditions
7 locals recommend
USS Pampanito
45 PierWWII Submarine docked by Pier 39. Not very expensive to roam around it, and it's fascinating to see the technology and living conditions
USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier docked at Alameda - short 20min drive over the Bay Bridge. Not expensive to tour the ship, which has lots of history
88 locals recommend
USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum
707 W Hornet AveUSS Hornet Aircraft Carrier docked at Alameda - short 20min drive over the Bay Bridge. Not expensive to tour the ship, which has lots of history
Lyon Street Steps
2545-2551 Lyon StGreat workout and better views.
Lots of history and a very nice place to explore - 10 min walk.
463 locals recommend
Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon StLots of history and a very nice place to explore - 10 min walk.
Historical military base, now a state park is just 4 blocks from us - 7 mins. It's pretty vast and lots to see/do - great hiking, so I recommend you Google it. You can enter through the Lyon street gate and walk all the ways to the Pacific Ocean if you feel energetic!
383 locals recommend
Presidio of San Francisco
Historical military base, now a state park is just 4 blocks from us - 7 mins. It's pretty vast and lots to see/do - great hiking, so I recommend you Google it. You can enter through the Lyon street gate and walk all the ways to the Pacific Ocean if you feel energetic!
Food scene
Shopping, bars, restaurants and cafes adorn this street - 6 blocks (10 min walk).
Starts at the intersection of Union Street and Steiner Street
84 locals recommend
Union Street
Union StreetShopping, bars, restaurants and cafes adorn this street - 6 blocks (10 min walk).
Starts at the intersection of Union Street and Steiner Street
Presidio Social Club
563 Ruger StVery nice restaurant and bar. Outdoor dining - 10 mins walk