Guidebook for my area
Drinks & Nightlife
Owner is Italian and cares about his wine selection. Also tapas and pasta dishes.
52 locals recommend
VinoRosso
629 Cortland AveOwner is Italian and cares about his wine selection. Also tapas and pasta dishes.
Wild Side West
424 Cortland AveFrom the 60's Bernal Heights counterculture denizens
The Lucky Horseshoe
453 Cortland AveWarm atmosphere and occasional blue grass live music
Sightseeing
Stunning 360 degrees views of San Francisco, the Bay and and in a very clear day the Pacific as well. A very nice hike 10 minutes from my house and a good way to introduce you to the city from a height.
17 locals recommend
Bernal Heights
Stunning 360 degrees views of San Francisco, the Bay and and in a very clear day the Pacific as well. A very nice hike 10 minutes from my house and a good way to introduce you to the city from a height.
From a guest who went there by bus: "Land’s End. You can get there by taking bus 24 near Cecilia's house first and then transferring to bus 38 at Geary Street. You’ll see the best view of Golden Bridge from there". And I will add that you will be able to get breathtaking views of the coast and the Pacific Ocean as well.
Exact address: 680 Point Lobos Avenue SF
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailFrom a guest who went there by bus: "Land’s End. You can get there by taking bus 24 near Cecilia's house first and then transferring to bus 38 at Geary Street. You’ll see the best view of Golden Bridge from there". And I will add that you will be able to get breathtaking views of the coast and the Pacific Ocean as well.
Exact address: 680 Point Lobos Avenue SF
Parks & Nature
If you enjoy jogging or just walking in nature, this park is 1O minutes walking distance from my house, heading West on Cortland Avenue. There is a basketball court, a baseball field, lots of grassy areas and picnic and tables and benches.
59 locals recommend
Holly Park
625 Holly Park CirIf you enjoy jogging or just walking in nature, this park is 1O minutes walking distance from my house, heading West on Cortland Avenue. There is a basketball court, a baseball field, lots of grassy areas and picnic and tables and benches.
Essentials
Very well stocked with all the basics and more, organic food, great ice cream selection, beer and wine and rich choice of chocolate.
282 locals recommend
The Good Life Grocery
448 Cortland AveVery well stocked with all the basics and more, organic food, great ice cream selection, beer and wine and rich choice of chocolate.
The local store for all of your dry cleaning or special taylor needs.
11 locals recommend
Danny's Cleaners
746 Douglass StThe local store for all of your dry cleaning or special taylor needs.
Getting Around
At this intersection you can take the bus 67 to go to the Mission and you can also take bus 24 to go to the Castro and then all the way to Pacific Heights.
Cortland Ave & Folsom St station
At this intersection you can take the bus 67 to go to the Mission and you can also take bus 24 to go to the Castro and then all the way to Pacific Heights.
At this intersection, you can take Bus n. 9R to go downtown and all the way to the Embarcadero
Bayshore Blvd & Cortland Ave station
At this intersection, you can take Bus n. 9R to go downtown and all the way to the Embarcadero
Coffee Shops
Very good pastry and cappuccino. Very clean and spacious bathroom. Nice atmosphere, both indoor and outdoor.
83 locals recommend
Pinhole Coffee
231 Cortland AveVery good pastry and cappuccino. Very clean and spacious bathroom. Nice atmosphere, both indoor and outdoor.
Nice pastry, cappuccino and drip coffee, no seating, so it is good for grabbing breakfast on the go
28 locals recommend
Black Jet Baking Co.
833 Cortland AveNice pastry, cappuccino and drip coffee, no seating, so it is good for grabbing breakfast on the go
Food scene
Piqueo's
830 Cortland AveVery nice selection of dishes and nice outdoor for lunch
Interesting selection of dishes, including Mongolian Lamb and Pea Shoots. Both indoors and outdoors
10 locals recommend
United Dumplings
525 Cortland AveInteresting selection of dishes, including Mongolian Lamb and Pea Shoots. Both indoors and outdoors
Vega
419 Cortland AveItalian restaurant with a nice selection of dishes and warm atmosphere
Shokudou
Nice selection of dishes, I personally like Hamachi Collars.
3rd Cousin
919 Cortland AveCalifornia fusion, a bit pricey but very good quality
Bernal Star
410 Cortland AveAmerican brunch, both indoors and outdoors in a nice courtyard