Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Great food and cocktails. A favorite drink of mine that is not listed on the menu is the "sensation". Gin based, light with citrus.
121 locals recommend
Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
398 Hayes StGreat food and cocktails. A favorite drink of mine that is not listed on the menu is the "sensation". Gin based, light with citrus.
Amazing food! Book in advance or stop by around 7:30 pm, sometimes there is a lull when many clear out for the local shows.
71 locals recommend
Rich Table
199 Gough StAmazing food! Book in advance or stop by around 7:30 pm, sometimes there is a lull when many clear out for the local shows.
Best sushi in San Francisco! Little gem of a spot, no reservations, go right when they open at 5:30 pm. Best salmon skin handroll I have ever had!
53 locals recommend
Domo
511 Laguna StBest sushi in San Francisco! Little gem of a spot, no reservations, go right when they open at 5:30 pm. Best salmon skin handroll I have ever had!
Stacks
501 Hayes StGreat family spot to grab morning grub.
Casual spot for breakfast, lunch or to pick up items for a picnic.
206 locals recommend
La Boulangerie de San Francisco
1000 Cole StCasual spot for breakfast, lunch or to pick up items for a picnic.
Don't judge a book by its cover, or a restaurant by its exterior. Authentic Italian food a stones throw from the house. Very reasonable corkage fee if you want to bring your own bottle.
15 locals recommend
Il Borgo
500 Fell StDon't judge a book by its cover, or a restaurant by its exterior. Authentic Italian food a stones throw from the house. Very reasonable corkage fee if you want to bring your own bottle.
Yummy tummy filling German food and beers. No reservations unless you are a party of 6+.
158 locals recommend
Suppenküche
525 Laguna StYummy tummy filling German food and beers. No reservations unless you are a party of 6+.
Frozen yogurt mixed with toppings and rice pudding. So good, you will go more than once, I promise!
48 locals recommend
Loving Cup
2043 Polk StFrozen yogurt mixed with toppings and rice pudding. So good, you will go more than once, I promise!
Macaroons, candies, cakes and the best ice cream sandwiches when available - be sure to ask if they have them that day!
21 locals recommend
Miette
449 Octavia StMacaroons, candies, cakes and the best ice cream sandwiches when available - be sure to ask if they have them that day!
Hayes Street Grill
320 Hayes StFresh seafood dishes at a reasonable price.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great little wine shop. You can order a glass as well from their small wine bar.
6 locals recommend
Arlequin Wine Merchant
372 Hayes StGreat little wine shop. You can order a glass as well from their small wine bar.
Two Sisters Bar and Books
579 Hayes StreetCozy bar with light bites to eat.
Crowded but cool spot to stop by for a drink on your way out to dinner. Big open window let's you take in the street scene while sipping a crafted cocktail.
40 locals recommend
Brass Tacks
488a Hayes StCrowded but cool spot to stop by for a drink on your way out to dinner. Big open window let's you take in the street scene while sipping a crafted cocktail.
Parks & Nature
Go grab a coffee, ice cream or beer at one of the places along this park with grass and a small climbing structure for kids.
59 locals recommend
Patricia’s Green In Hayes Valley
50 Oak StGo grab a coffee, ice cream or beer at one of the places along this park with grass and a small climbing structure for kids.
So much to do in this huge city park. Walk, bike ride (Sunday's they close a portion of the park to cars), Children's Playground and Carousel, picnics and roller skating.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
So much to do in this huge city park. Walk, bike ride (Sunday's they close a portion of the park to cars), Children's Playground and Carousel, picnics and roller skating.
Arts & Culture
Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall
201 Van Ness AveSan Francisco Opera
301 Van Ness AveThe only center in the country built specifically for jazz acoustics! Great shows, look on-line in advance for tickets ands show times. They also have a smaller lounge off the lobby where you can take in a shorter less expensive show.
114 locals recommend
SFJAZZ
201 Franklin StThe only center in the country built specifically for jazz acoustics! Great shows, look on-line in advance for tickets ands show times. They also have a smaller lounge off the lobby where you can take in a shorter less expensive show.
Go see the albino alligator and let your kids explore this world class science museum.
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrGo see the albino alligator and let your kids explore this world class science museum.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StSafeway
2020 Market St
Walgreens
300 Gough St
LUX SF
490 Hayes StCall and pre-book a mani or pedi. Right off the park.
Sightseeing
Painted Ladies
Hayes StreetThese iconic ladies are walking distance from the house.