Guidebook for San Francisco
Entertainment & Activities
McKinley Square
Kid and dog-friendly park. Don't have to climb hills to get there
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetAmazing park, wonderful new playground
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island StEverything you need and more
Chiotras Grocery
858 Rhode Island StClosest market without having to climb a hill
Close alternative to Whole Foods, great butcher and produce
282 locals recommend
The Good Life Grocery
448 Cortland AveClose alternative to Whole Foods, great butcher and produce
For the things you don't want to buy at Whole Foods; actually a very nice Safeway with great selection etc.
89 locals recommend
Safeway
2300 16th StFor the things you don't want to buy at Whole Foods; actually a very nice Safeway with great selection etc.
Trader Joe's
555 9th StFor the things only Trader Joe's can offer
Food Scene
Chez maman east
1401 18th StCasual French restaurant, one long bar. Delicious
Farley's
1315 18th StFamous spot
Plow
1299 18th StFabulous breakfast, try the Ricotta pancakes
La Cumbre Taqueria SF
515 Valencia StThe quintessential San Francisco Burrito
A bit of a walk, but great sushi and ambiance. Happy Hour is a good deal.
70 locals recommend
Blowfish Sushi
2170 Bryant StreetA bit of a walk, but great sushi and ambiance. Happy Hour is a good deal.
and Delfina Pizza. Great all around. Order the spaghetti, really
598 locals recommend
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th Stand Delfina Pizza. Great all around. Order the spaghetti, really
California fusion at its best. Great bar. Movies too. Inthe heart of the Mission District
343 locals recommend
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StCalifornia fusion at its best. Great bar. Movies too. Inthe heart of the Mission District
Gracias Madre
2211 Mission StAll vegetarian and good
Central Kitchen
3000 20th StFancy but very good.
In the heart of the Design Center, fab bar and great food - try the tuna salad.
34 locals recommend
Skool
1725 Alameda StIn the heart of the Design Center, fab bar and great food - try the tuna salad.
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StTry the salted caramel
Friendly, not too expensive and good. Be sure to order the Tagliolini “ Pepati ”, garlic, smoked bacon, jalapeno, roast tomato sauce, arugula, butter, pecorino, grana cheeses
58 locals recommend
Aperto
1434 18th StreetFriendly, not too expensive and good. Be sure to order the Tagliolini “ Pepati ”, garlic, smoked bacon, jalapeno, roast tomato sauce, arugula, butter, pecorino, grana cheeses
Piccino
1001 Minnesota StNice atmosphere, great wine
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StGreat french pastries and breakfast, but usually a long line
St. Francis Fountain
2801 24th StOld fashioned creamery
Garcon
1101 Valencia StFriendly intimate and good
DOSA on Valencia
995 Valencia StWell recommended Indian food
Live Sushi Bar
2001 17th StClosest Sushi, just down the hill
Very fresh. Some eclectic choices. Chef from Blowfish. Karoke on Thursday nights in the adjoining bar
6 locals recommend
Rocketfish
1469 18th StreetVery fresh. Some eclectic choices. Chef from Blowfish. Karoke on Thursday nights in the adjoining bar
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StWonderful pasta
Maverick
3316 17th StreetMore upscale, casual, fantastic tasting menu
The Monk's Kettle
3141 16th StreetClose and delicious with old San Francisco Flair
Mission Rock Resort
817 Terry A Francois BlvdGreat food and fabulous views
Drinks & Nightlife
Blooms Saloon
1318 18th StFun anytime especially after a Giant's game
Anchor Brewing Company
1705 Mariposa StMake a reservation, quite fun
Bluxome Street Winery
53 Bluxome StreetWine tasting in San Francisco
Parea Wine Bar and Cafe
795 Valencia Streetfor wine and tapas
Trick Dog
3010 20th StFun times
Everything Else
Pinkies Nail Salons
1447 20th StGet your nails done!
Yoga Sita
1501 Mariposa StreetClosest Yoga studio
Sightseeing
Mission Dolores
The original San Francisco Mission, well worth a visit.
Shopping
Sports Basement Bryant Street
1590 Bryant StGreat fitness gear to buy or rent