Guidebook for San Francisco
Drinks & Nightlife
Great happy hour daily (5-7pm)! Great California-inspired pub food and fantastic cocktails. Plus, right next door ... you can't beat it!
32 locals recommend
Redford
673 Geary StGreat happy hour daily (5-7pm)! Great California-inspired pub food and fantastic cocktails. Plus, right next door ... you can't beat it!
DJ Friday and Saturday nights with handcrafted cocktails and one of the nicest looking bars I've seen! Even has a fireplace to boot!
17 locals recommend
Swig
561 Geary StDJ Friday and Saturday nights with handcrafted cocktails and one of the nicest looking bars I've seen! Even has a fireplace to boot!
Another place to grab a San Francisco, hand-crafted cocktail from some great mixologists right across the street.
66 locals recommend
Rye
688 Geary StAnother place to grab a San Francisco, hand-crafted cocktail from some great mixologists right across the street.
This bar will take you back to the 1920's when alcohol was outlawed. You'll need a reservation and a password to enjoy the handcrafted cocktails in the speakeasy or a password to join. A must see!
161 locals recommend
Bourbon & Branch
501 Jones StThis bar will take you back to the 1920's when alcohol was outlawed. You'll need a reservation and a password to enjoy the handcrafted cocktails in the speakeasy or a password to join. A must see!
In the depths of the historical Hearst building lies this subterranean cocktail bar. Inspired by the newspaper business of the 50's and 60's you will find great cocktails and sometimes live music.
83 locals recommend
Local Edition
691 Market StIn the depths of the historical Hearst building lies this subterranean cocktail bar. Inspired by the newspaper business of the 50's and 60's you will find great cocktails and sometimes live music.
A modern wine lounge with French flair. Superb selection of wines and very knowledgable staff.
102 locals recommend
Amelie San Francisco
1754 Polk StA modern wine lounge with French flair. Superb selection of wines and very knowledgable staff.
Good happy hour with $1 oysters and a great selection of whiskey and food. Very "San Francisco" like many bars in the Mission.
45 locals recommend
Hog & Rocks
3431 19th StreetGood happy hour with $1 oysters and a great selection of whiskey and food. Very "San Francisco" like many bars in the Mission.
A great selection of wine with a nice happy hour and very knowledgable and friendly staff.
29 locals recommend
Etcetera Wine Bar
795 Valencia StA great selection of wine with a nice happy hour and very knowledgable and friendly staff.
All wine and beer are poured from taps. One of the best tap wine lists I've ever seen. Great happy hour flights and a great food menu.
27 locals recommend
Jamber Wine Pub
858 Folsom StAll wine and beer are poured from taps. One of the best tap wine lists I've ever seen. Great happy hour flights and a great food menu.
A true Castro experience and one of the most popular gay dance clubs in the city - always a good time!
67 locals recommend
San Francisco Badlands
4121 18th StA true Castro experience and one of the most popular gay dance clubs in the city - always a good time!
Great wine bar with a great ambience! All wine is served on tap. Tell them Amanda sent you!
Tender Wine Bar
854 Geary StGreat wine bar with a great ambience! All wine is served on tap. Tell them Amanda sent you!
Sightseeing
Formerly the city's red light district, Maiden Lane is now a pedestrian mall home to high-end boutiques and art galleries. Also has SF's only Frank Lloyd Wright designed building.
Maiden Lane
Maiden LaneFormerly the city's red light district, Maiden Lane is now a pedestrian mall home to high-end boutiques and art galleries. Also has SF's only Frank Lloyd Wright designed building.
Internationally recognized collection of modern and contemporary art and was the first museum on the West Coast devoted solely to 20th century art. Undergoing construction, so check their website.
813 locals recommend
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StInternationally recognized collection of modern and contemporary art and was the first museum on the West Coast devoted solely to 20th century art. Undergoing construction, so check their website.
Noted as one of the US top 30 best urban parks. Sit outside and enjoy a tea at Samovar or lunch at B Restaurant.
124 locals recommend
Yerba Buena Gardens
750 Howard StNoted as one of the US top 30 best urban parks. Sit outside and enjoy a tea at Samovar or lunch at B Restaurant.
The cathedral has become an international pilgrimage center for church-goers and visitors alike, famed for its mosaics, a replica of Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise, two labyrinths, and stained windows.
165 locals recommend
Grace Cathedral
1100 California StThe cathedral has become an international pilgrimage center for church-goers and visitors alike, famed for its mosaics, a replica of Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise, two labyrinths, and stained windows.
A beautiful view of the city from the top of Nob Hill and a great place to sit with a cup of coffee and a book ... or simply take in the city.
72 locals recommend
Huntington Park
A beautiful view of the city from the top of Nob Hill and a great place to sit with a cup of coffee and a book ... or simply take in the city.
Great shops, noodles, tea ... a taste of Japan in the center of San Francisco.
246 locals recommend
Japan Town
Great shops, noodles, tea ... a taste of Japan in the center of San Francisco.
One of the best views of the city, lovely park for a picnic or just to wander through, and across the street from the iconic Painted Ladies.
390 locals recommend
Alamo Square
One of the best views of the city, lovely park for a picnic or just to wander through, and across the street from the iconic Painted Ladies.
A must-see being so close with great shopping, great photo ops ... I might skip the restaurants and enjoy our more "local" places.
817 locals recommend
Union Square
333 Post StA must-see being so close with great shopping, great photo ops ... I might skip the restaurants and enjoy our more "local" places.
A great place to spend a beautiful San Francisco day with one of the greatest views of the city. Plenty of space for a picnic or just sit and daydream.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetA great place to spend a beautiful San Francisco day with one of the greatest views of the city. Plenty of space for a picnic or just sit and daydream.
One of many options to reserve a limo tour to Napa Valley and enjoy our amazing wine country without needing to worry about the drive.
Napa Limo Tour
12 Geary StOne of many options to reserve a limo tour to Napa Valley and enjoy our amazing wine country without needing to worry about the drive.
Everything Else
Closest BART station (taking you nearly anywhere in the city) and home to the iconic cable car turntable serving as the beginning stop for 2 of SF's 3 cable car lines.
132 locals recommend
Powell Street Station
899 Market StClosest BART station (taking you nearly anywhere in the city) and home to the iconic cable car turntable serving as the beginning stop for 2 of SF's 3 cable car lines.
$25 will get you a day pass to the relaxing baths. Also offers full spa services in a serene setting.
90 locals recommend
Kabuki Springs and Spa
1750 Geary Blvd$25 will get you a day pass to the relaxing baths. Also offers full spa services in a serene setting.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
401 Bay StGreat selection of local and natural foods at a reasonable price.
Great grocery store with nearly anything you need - slightly expensive, but great quality.
905 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StGreat grocery store with nearly anything you need - slightly expensive, but great quality.
Food Scene
Always a line ... And a well-known brunch establishment in the city.
58 locals recommend
Dottie's True Blue Cafe
28 6th StAlways a line ... And a well-known brunch establishment in the city.
Fantastic brunch with menu items like catfish eggs benedict and crawfish-filled beignets. Prepare to wait a bit ... but there is a coffee shop next door to enjoy while waiting.
185 locals recommend
Brenda's French Soul Food
652 Polk StFantastic brunch with menu items like catfish eggs benedict and crawfish-filled beignets. Prepare to wait a bit ... but there is a coffee shop next door to enjoy while waiting.
Some of the best sushi in the city and only a few blocks away. This place can get very busy so arrive early or plan to wait a bit ... but the wait is worth it!
55 locals recommend
Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar
619 Taylor StSome of the best sushi in the city and only a few blocks away. This place can get very busy so arrive early or plan to wait a bit ... but the wait is worth it!
Michelin-rated restaurant right in the neighborhood. For a fine-dining experience, this place will exceed your expectations.
15 locals recommend
Fleur De Lys
Michelin-rated restaurant right in the neighborhood. For a fine-dining experience, this place will exceed your expectations.
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut StFor a nearby caffeine fix.
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StFor a San Francisco coffee experience.
Some of the best ice cream in the city with a fantastic selection of unique flavors like Special Breakfast (bourbon & corn flakes)
224 locals recommend
Humphry Slocombe
Some of the best ice cream in the city with a fantastic selection of unique flavors like Special Breakfast (bourbon & corn flakes)
Mission is full of great restaurants ... Foreign Cinema being one of them. Most likely will need a reservation especially on a popular night out.
343 locals recommend
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StMission is full of great restaurants ... Foreign Cinema being one of them. Most likely will need a reservation especially on a popular night out.
Great place to sit outside and watch the wonderful people of the Castro stroll past. Good food and drinks. Enjoy a coffee, cocktail or meal here.
69 locals recommend
Flore on Market
2298 Market StGreat place to sit outside and watch the wonderful people of the Castro stroll past. Good food and drinks. Enjoy a coffee, cocktail or meal here.
One of the best meals I've had in the city. They also make amazing cocktails. Check this place out or pop upstairs and enjoy their rooftop bar with a spectacular view of the city.
224 locals recommend
El Techo
2516 Mission StOne of the best meals I've had in the city. They also make amazing cocktails. Check this place out or pop upstairs and enjoy their rooftop bar with a spectacular view of the city.
For a true North Beach experience that will leave you fully satisfied, check out this Italian restaurant.
8 locals recommend
L'Osteria del Forno
519 Columbus AvenueFor a true North Beach experience that will leave you fully satisfied, check out this Italian restaurant.
Another great North Beach Italian restaurant that a local can recommend ...
25 locals recommend
Trattoria Contadina
1800 Mason StAnother great North Beach Italian restaurant that a local can recommend ...
Some of the best Chinese food I've ever had. Be prepared to sit close to strangers in this ever-busy restaurant. And be sure to tell your waiter "just take care of us" and witness the magic.
41 locals recommend
House of Nanking
919 Kearny StSome of the best Chinese food I've ever had. Be prepared to sit close to strangers in this ever-busy restaurant. And be sure to tell your waiter "just take care of us" and witness the magic.
Another brunch favorite with a limited but delicious menu ... and a brisk walk up the hill.
43 locals recommend
Nob Hill Grille
969 Hyde StreetAnother brunch favorite with a limited but delicious menu ... and a brisk walk up the hill.
There are a handful of superb sushi restaurants in the city and this place makes the list. Enjoy some quiet, live music while eating your sushi, drinking your saki and making origami at your table.
13 locals recommend
Amasia Hide's Sushi Bar
149 Noe StThere are a handful of superb sushi restaurants in the city and this place makes the list. Enjoy some quiet, live music while eating your sushi, drinking your saki and making origami at your table.