Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Howard's Cafe is my favorite neighborhood breakfast spot. It's local, small, casual, and has great home cooked food at a great price. Perfect place to start the day!
11 locals recommend
Howard's Cafe
1309 9th AveHoward's Cafe is my favorite neighborhood breakfast spot. It's local, small, casual, and has great home cooked food at a great price. Perfect place to start the day!
Great modern California cuisine with an Asian influence. Great cocktail bar, and close to the park entrance.
111 locals recommend
Pacific Catch
1200 9th AveGreat modern California cuisine with an Asian influence. Great cocktail bar, and close to the park entrance.
Enjoy some seafood while you watch the waves on the beach, this restaurant is all windows :)
236 locals recommend
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyEnjoy some seafood while you watch the waves on the beach, this restaurant is all windows :)
Kid friendly spot to see the seals, grab some lunch and stroll on the waterfront in the sunshine. There is an Aquarium, museums, and shops to entertain the whole family here.
416 locals recommend
Pier 39
The EmbarcaderoKid friendly spot to see the seals, grab some lunch and stroll on the waterfront in the sunshine. There is an Aquarium, museums, and shops to entertain the whole family here.
Essentials
Great grocery store/local market with fresh fruit & veg, organic section, and it's own cafe/bakery with large communal tables to share. Very convenient!
76 locals recommend
Andronico's
1200 Irving StGreat grocery store/local market with fresh fruit & veg, organic section, and it's own cafe/bakery with large communal tables to share. Very convenient!
Roxie Market & Deli
500 Kirkham Stgreat local market, close by and open late
Sightseeing
Grand View Park
1705 14th AveOne of the coolest views of SF is right here by the house!
Stay here and you are a 7 minute walk away from The Golden Gate Park!
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
Stay here and you are a 7 minute walk away from The Golden Gate Park!
A brand new state of the art science museum with a 3 story terrarium/rain forest, aquarium, digital planetarium. On thursday's it's open late with a DJ & drinks to help you enjoy the exhibits.
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrA brand new state of the art science museum with a 3 story terrarium/rain forest, aquarium, digital planetarium. On thursday's it's open late with a DJ & drinks to help you enjoy the exhibits.
Take a stroll, rent a bike or drive over the Golden Gate Bridge...it's right by the house!
51 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge View Vista Point
Golden Gate BridgeTake a stroll, rent a bike or drive over the Golden Gate Bridge...it's right by the house!
Fine Art Museum in Golden Gate Park, with touring and permanent exhibits...and my favorite thing a FREE 360 degree glass walled viewing tower to see all of the park. Ask me about it only locals know)
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrFine Art Museum in Golden Gate Park, with touring and permanent exhibits...and my favorite thing a FREE 360 degree glass walled viewing tower to see all of the park. Ask me about it only locals know)
Entertainment & Activities
A great boat ride in the bay, views of the city skyline and a tour of one of our historic sights is a great way to spend a day in SF!
503 locals recommend
Alcatraz Island
A great boat ride in the bay, views of the city skyline and a tour of one of our historic sights is a great way to spend a day in SF!
Arts & Culture
Rent a bike and pedal through Golden Gate Park or over the Golden Gate Bridge!
24 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park Bike & Skate
3038 Fulton StRent a bike and pedal through Golden Gate Park or over the Golden Gate Bridge!
Tour the perfectly serene Japanese Zen Garden in Golden Gate Park and then have tea in the Authentic Tea House in the middle of all that beauty...Om.
348 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrTour the perfectly serene Japanese Zen Garden in Golden Gate Park and then have tea in the Authentic Tea House in the middle of all that beauty...Om.