Guidebook for San Francisco
Essentials
It's got all you need and has great hours, 6 am - midnight, daily! They also have a good selection of beer, wine and liquor.
46 locals recommend
Safeway
350 Bay StIt's got all you need and has great hours, 6 am - midnight, daily! They also have a good selection of beer, wine and liquor.
Everything Else
This is our gym and we are smitten with it! Squash, tennis, swimming, and classes in a lovely, clean facility.
Bay Club San Francisco
150 Greenwich StThis is our gym and we are smitten with it! Squash, tennis, swimming, and classes in a lovely, clean facility.
Freddie's Sandwiches
300 Francisco StA good deli, but only open until 4 pm!
Food Scene
Taqueria Zorro
308 Columbus AveIt's open 24/7, and has delicious food at reasonable prices.
This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area! A very casual lunch or brunch spot, although it is open for dinner too. Her fave: al pastor burrito. His fave: Chorizo plate
Taqueria San Jose
2257 Mason StreetThis is our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area! A very casual lunch or brunch spot, although it is open for dinner too. Her fave: al pastor burrito. His fave: Chorizo plate
Perfect for a casual seafood dinner and a few drinks, with live music many nights of the week. Great outdoor seating area that faces the water.
10 locals recommend
Pier 23 Cafe
23 The EmbarcaderoPerfect for a casual seafood dinner and a few drinks, with live music many nights of the week. Great outdoor seating area that faces the water.
They serve rice & noodles, with an option of a few Chinese buffet dishes. Inexpensive for a quick and easy meal.
Asia Chinese Food
350 Bay StThey serve rice & noodles, with an option of a few Chinese buffet dishes. Inexpensive for a quick and easy meal.
It's a sports bar with an Indian restaurant. They have pool, air hockey, quizzo and other bar attractions.
14 locals recommend
India Curry House
1040 Columbus AveIt's a sports bar with an Indian restaurant. They have pool, air hockey, quizzo and other bar attractions.
Sightseeing
A must-see when in the neighborhood. Be sure to find the hidden steps, which can take you down through the hills on the way off the hill!
545 locals recommend
Coit Tower
A must-see when in the neighborhood. Be sure to find the hidden steps, which can take you down through the hills on the way off the hill!
Walk down the pier and see historical boats that shaped the city's past.
12 locals recommend
Hyde Street Pier
2905 Hyde StWalk down the pier and see historical boats that shaped the city's past.
Walk to this point for a great, wrap around view of the Bay and the city. It'll be windy, so be prepared!
46 locals recommend
Aquatic Park Pier
Aquatic Park PierWalk to this point for a great, wrap around view of the Bay and the city. It'll be windy, so be prepared!
Arts & Culture
Even if you don't pay for admission, you can walk around the pier and see art and exhibits, and the gift shop is fun too.
432 locals recommend
Exploratorium
Green StreetEven if you don't pay for admission, you can walk around the pier and see art and exhibits, and the gift shop is fun too.