Guidebook for San Francisco
Drinks & Nightlife
Comstock Saloon
155 Columbus Avegreat cocktails, live music.
Can be filled with tourists on the weekend, but offers the best Irish coffees in town.
105 locals recommend
Buena Vista
2765 Hyde StCan be filled with tourists on the weekend, but offers the best Irish coffees in town.
Cocktail bar - big enough that a table can almost always be found.
18 locals recommend
The Devil's Acre
256 Columbus AveCocktail bar - big enough that a table can almost always be found.
Rogue Ales Public House
673 Union StreetTons of beers, indoor and outdoor seating.
Cobb's Comedy Club
915 Columbus AveFamed San Francisco comedy club - the greats all perform here.
Tradition
441 Jones Street
Rye
688 Geary St
Bourbon & Branch
501 Jones St
Church Key
1402 Grant Avelow-key wine bar in north beach.
Churchill
198 Church StEverything Else
Washington Square
Great place to spend a lazy weekend (or weekday) afternoon.
Food Scene
Freddie's Sandwiches
300 Francisco StSimple, solid sandwich shop.
Mason Pacific
1358 Mason StreetAmerican cuisine, simple menu but everything on it is excellent.
Gelato Classico Italian
576 Union StGelato, a block from Washington Square Park!
One #1 go-to spot for a cocktail or a (pricey) burger. The bar offers the full menu, and spots at the bar don't require a reservation.
95 locals recommend
Park Tavern
1652 Stockton StOne #1 go-to spot for a cocktail or a (pricey) burger. The bar offers the full menu, and spots at the bar don't require a reservation.
Don Pistos
510 Union StMexican food, on the up-scale side.
A California classic. Burger, fries, and a shake - you can't go wrong.
52 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
333 Jefferson StA California classic. Burger, fries, and a shake - you can't go wrong.
Great sushi restaurant. No reservations so arrive after opening or expect to wait.
75 locals recommend
Elephant Sushi
1916 Hyde StGreat sushi restaurant. No reservations so arrive after opening or expect to wait.
Golden Boy Pizza
542 Green StPizza by the slice; perfect late-night food option.
SPQR
1911 Fillmore StEssentials
Safeway
350 Bay StAll your grocery needs.
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StWhen you have a kale emergency.
Walgreens
1363 Divisadero StEntertainment & Activities
Favorite movie theater in town - assigned seating and alcohol sold at 21+ screenings.
190 locals recommend
AMC Kabuki 8
1881 Post StFavorite movie theater in town - assigned seating and alcohol sold at 21+ screenings.
Parks & Nature
Perfect for running, jogging, or a picnic. Amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge on a clear day.
426 locals recommend
Crissy Field
Perfect for running, jogging, or a picnic. Amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge on a clear day.
Expansive park in the middle of the city. Must-see on a first visit to San Francisco.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
Expansive park in the middle of the city. Must-see on a first visit to San Francisco.
Arts & Culture
Located in Golden Gate Park, the museum hosts a large permanent collection as well as temporary installations from the world's most renowned artists.
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrLocated in Golden Gate Park, the museum hosts a large permanent collection as well as temporary installations from the world's most renowned artists.
For the modern art fans. The space was recently redesigned. Don't miss the outdoor terrace on a sunny day for a quick snack and drink.
813 locals recommend
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StFor the modern art fans. The space was recently redesigned. Don't miss the outdoor terrace on a sunny day for a quick snack and drink.