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Food scene
The View Lounge
780 Mission Sthttp://www.sfviewlounge.com
Ocean front building with lots of food options, coffee, pastries/desserts, groceries, and more.
189 locals recommend
Ferry Building
Ocean front building with lots of food options, coffee, pastries/desserts, groceries, and more.
With 20 Austrian crystal chandeliers (each weighing 750 pounds), 16 Ionic columns of Italian marble and a domed glass ceiling, the 8000-square-foot Garden Court remains one of the most magnificent dining rooms in the state.
13 locals recommend
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
2 New Montgomery StWith 20 Austrian crystal chandeliers (each weighing 750 pounds), 16 Ionic columns of Italian marble and a domed glass ceiling, the 8000-square-foot Garden Court remains one of the most magnificent dining rooms in the state.
Bobo's
1450 Lombard StGood choice for seafood and steak!
Michelin 1-stars restaurant. Intimate Inner Richmond Japanese restaurant.
16 locals recommend
Wako Japanese Restaurant
211 Clement StMichelin 1-stars restaurant. Intimate Inner Richmond Japanese restaurant.
Michelin 1-stars restaurant. Popular Italian restaurant in Lower Pacific Heights, where handmade pastas and an excellent wine list are the draw.
93 locals recommend
SPQR
1911 Fillmore StMichelin 1-stars restaurant. Popular Italian restaurant in Lower Pacific Heights, where handmade pastas and an excellent wine list are the draw.
Z & Y Restaurant
655 Jackson StFamous Chinese restaurant in Chinatown.
Classic dim sum served from carts is the main draw at this bustling Chinese standby.
45 locals recommend
Yank Sing
101 Spear StClassic dim sum served from carts is the main draw at this bustling Chinese standby.
Mourad
140 New Montgomery StMichelin 1-stars restaurant. Modern Moroccan restaurant in SoMa.
Kin Khao
55 Cyril Magnin StMichelin 1-stars restaurant. Thai restaurant.
Michelin 1-stars restaurant, where white tablecloths, caviar service, and special occasion dinners are a daily occasion.
66 locals recommend
Gary Danko
800 North Point StMichelin 1-stars restaurant, where white tablecloths, caviar service, and special occasion dinners are a daily occasion.
Birdsong
1085 Mission StMichelin 1-stars restaurant
Lazy Bear
3416 19th StMichelin 2-stars restaurant
COI
373 BroadwayMichelin 2-stars restaurant
Californios
355 11th StreetMichelin 2-stars restaurant，Mexican tasting menu.
Acquerello
1722 Polk StMichelin 2-stars restaurant 20 years
Quince
470 Pacific AveMichelin 3-stars restaurant
Saison
178 Townsend StMichelin 3-stars restaurant
Atelier Crenn
3127 Fillmore StMichelin 3-stars restaurant
Benu
22 Hawthorne StMichelin 3-stars restaurant
Sightseeing
https://legionofhonor.famsf.org/
Free Saturdays for Bay Area Residents. Reserve Online and Skip the Line.
General admission is free the first Tuesday of every month. Reserve online in advance.
208 locals recommend
Legion of Honor
100 34th Avehttps://legionofhonor.famsf.org/
Free Saturdays for Bay Area Residents. Reserve Online and Skip the Line.
General admission is free the first Tuesday of every month. Reserve online in advance.
https://deyoung.famsf.org
Free Saturdays for Bay Area Residents. Reserve Online and Skip the Line.
General admission is free the first Tuesday of every month. Reserve online in advance.
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drhttps://deyoung.famsf.org
Free Saturdays for Bay Area Residents. Reserve Online and Skip the Line.
General admission is free the first Tuesday of every month. Reserve online in advance.
All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend an evening at the museum on us! From 4–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month. Book the ticket in advance.
https://tickets.sfmoma.org/tickets?type=ga
813 locals recommend
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StAll residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend an evening at the museum on us! From 4–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month. Book the ticket in advance.
https://tickets.sfmoma.org/tickets?type=ga
General admission is free the first Tuesday of every month. No reservation needed.
232 locals recommend
Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F Kennedy DrGeneral admission is free the first Tuesday of every month. No reservation needed.
https://www.calacademy.org
Don't miss the show at Morrison Planetarium at 4:30am daily. Reservation is required.
https://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/morrison-planetarium
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Drhttps://www.calacademy.org
Don't miss the show at Morrison Planetarium at 4:30am daily. Reservation is required.
https://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/morrison-planetarium
https://asianart.org/
On the first Sunday of each month, general admission is free and tickets to our special exhibitions are offered at a discounted price of $10. On Free First Sundays, we have limited same-day, walk-up availability for both general admission and special exhibition tickets. Book your ticket in advance.
https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/474/calendar
286 locals recommend
Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin Sthttps://asianart.org/
On the first Sunday of each month, general admission is free and tickets to our special exhibitions are offered at a discounted price of $10. On Free First Sundays, we have limited same-day, walk-up availability for both general admission and special exhibition tickets. Book your ticket in advance.
https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/474/calendar
San Francisco Botanical Garden
1199 9th Avehttps://www.sfbg.org/
You can save money by visiting the Tea Garden before 10 am on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – it is actually free before this time.
348 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrYou can save money by visiting the Tea Garden before 10 am on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – it is actually free before this time.
San Francisco Zoo
Upper Great Highway
Lombard Street
Lombard Streethttps://www.sftravel.com/article/sf-icons-lombard-street
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth St
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon St
Corona Heights Park
Museum Way
Tank Hill
Twin Peaks BoulevardSkyStar Wheel
2860 Bowl Dr
Treasure Island
Great San Francisco downtown view!
Dutch Windmill
1691 John F Kennedy Dr
St. Ignatius Church
650 Parker AveOne of the oldest and finest Church in San Francisco.
Massive cathedral with stained glass & a Keith Haring altarpiece.
165 locals recommend
Grace Cathedral
1100 California StMassive cathedral with stained glass & a Keith Haring altarpiece.
SS. Peter and Paul Church
666 Filbert StBeautiful Roman Catholic church!
Civic Center
Chinatown
Popular city park which is always crowded over the weekend!
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetPopular city park which is always crowded over the weekend!
Alcatraz Island
The Wave Organ
83 Marina Green Dr
Baker Beach
Shopping
Union Square
333 Post StHiking trails
Secret hiking stairs on Telegraph Hill with iconic views of SF on the top. Fun experience!
13 locals recommend
Filbert Steps (entrance from Sansome Street)
202 Filbert StSecret hiking stairs on Telegraph Hill with iconic views of SF on the top. Fun experience!
Lands End Trail
Lands End Trail
Lyon Street Steps
2545-2551 Lyon St
Hidden Garden Steps
1520 16th Avenue
Mount Davidson
Myra WayHiking trails with great views.
San Bruno Mountain State & County Park
555 Guadalupe Canyon PkwyHiking trails with great SF downtown view.
John McLaren Park
100 John F Shelley DrHiking trails with great views.
Golden Gate Park
Batteries to Bluffs Trail
Battery to Bluffs Trail
Ecology Trail
Arguello BoulevardPrivate chef
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