Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Upstairs is a restaurant that overlooks the Ocean. Downstairs is cheaper and you can sit outside and try out their brews. Great for a nice day.
236 locals recommend
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyUpstairs is a restaurant that overlooks the Ocean. Downstairs is cheaper and you can sit outside and try out their brews. Great for a nice day.
Zona Rosa
1797 Haight StBest local tacqueria.
Nopalito
306 Broderick StGourmet Mexican food. Really good!
Another really good local restaurant. For a more upscale yet neighborhood experience.
504 locals recommend
Nopa
560 Divisadero StAnother really good local restaurant. For a more upscale yet neighborhood experience.
This is my favorite restaurant in the city. It is more upscale than most of the places in this guidebook, but if you want to treat yourself to an awesome dining experience, it is the best value.
42 locals recommend
Aziza
5800 Geary BoulevardThis is my favorite restaurant in the city. It is more upscale than most of the places in this guidebook, but if you want to treat yourself to an awesome dining experience, it is the best value.
If you're into craft beer, come check this out. They brew their beers on site. Decent food too.
177 locals recommend
Magnolia Brewing - Haight
1398 Haight StIf you're into craft beer, come check this out. They brew their beers on site. Decent food too.
Mandalay Restaurant
4348 California StMy favorite Burmese restaurant. Affordable and delicious.
Giorgio's Pizzeria
151 Clement StBest local pizza place. They deliver.
The best deep dish style pizza anywhere, in my opinion (yes, better than Chicago). Unfortunately they don't deliver and it's cash only. Well worth a visit.
360 locals recommend
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StThe best deep dish style pizza anywhere, in my opinion (yes, better than Chicago). Unfortunately they don't deliver and it's cash only. Well worth a visit.
Muguboka Restaurant
401 Balboa StGood Korean food. They do take out.
Chapeau!
126 Clement StMy favorite neighborhood French restaurant.
Okina Sushi
776 Arguello BlvdGreat hidden gem of a place for sushi. Only open Thursday-Saturday.
Yum Yum Hunan
1828 Divisadero StMy favorite Chinese take-out place that delivers.
Twilight Cafe
2600 McAllister StNice little middle-eastern cafe.
Excellent place to go for breakfast or coffee. They feature Blue Bottle coffee, which is awesome.
61 locals recommend
Velo Rouge Cafe
798 Arguello BlvdExcellent place to go for breakfast or coffee. They feature Blue Bottle coffee, which is awesome.
This Russian bakery has been around for ages. They have the best Piroshki in the City. Great for an inexpensive snack.
69 locals recommend
Cinderella Bakery & Cafe
436 Balboa StThis Russian bakery has been around for ages. They have the best Piroshki in the City. Great for an inexpensive snack.
Bar Crudo
655 Divisadero StThis place has excellent seafood.
Eats
50 Clement StGreat spot for breakfast or brunch.
Hong Kong Lounge
5322 Geary BlvdBest local Chinese restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
A craft brew lovers paradise! Get a sausage sandwich next door at Rosamunde and bring it into the bar to enjoy with one of the many amazing beers on tap.
185 locals recommend
Toronado
547 Haight StA craft brew lovers paradise! Get a sausage sandwich next door at Rosamunde and bring it into the bar to enjoy with one of the many amazing beers on tap.
This is my favorite bar in the city. Come here for fantastic cocktails and respectable food (try the bone marrow).
137 locals recommend
The Alembic
1725 Haight StThis is my favorite bar in the city. Come here for fantastic cocktails and respectable food (try the bone marrow).
Internos Wine Cafe
1110 Geary BlvdGreat little wine bar
Good food, great craft beer in a friendly environment. Highly recommended.
65 locals recommend
Barrel Head Brewhouse
1785 Fulton StGood food, great craft beer in a friendly environment. Highly recommended.
Essentials
Yes, it is over-priced, but it is a foodies heaven. If you're into food, you've got to check this out on a Saturday morning.
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
Yes, it is over-priced, but it is a foodies heaven. If you're into food, you've got to check this out on a Saturday morning.
Great market has all you need for your stay, including organic and imported items. They also have a great deli. Pick up a couple of their famous turkey sandwiches and go have a picnic in the park!
42 locals recommend
Arguello Market
782 Arguello BlvdGreat market has all you need for your stay, including organic and imported items. They also have a great deli. Pick up a couple of their famous turkey sandwiches and go have a picnic in the park!
If you are a fan of Whole Foods Market, this is the closest one. They have lots of organic items, and sustainably raised meats.
664 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island StIf you are a fan of Whole Foods Market, this is the closest one. They have lots of organic items, and sustainably raised meats.
Entertainment & Activities
There are tennis courts, basketball hoops, a swimming pool and a playground here.
21 locals recommend
Angelo J. Rossi Playground
600 Arguello BlvdThere are tennis courts, basketball hoops, a swimming pool and a playground here.
Everything Else
Kent Cleaners
601 3rd AveGood local dry cleaner if you need someone to clean your clothes.
Local bike shop has bike rentals. Rent a bike and ride through Golden Gate Park.
8 locals recommend
San Francyclo
746 Arguello BlvdLocal bike shop has bike rentals. Rent a bike and ride through Golden Gate Park.
This kiosk on the corner of Presidio Ave. and Geary Blvd. is the nearest place to purchase Muni Visitor Passports and the CityPASS. These are the best deals if you'll be using public transit.
33 locals recommend
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
1 Van Ness AveThis kiosk on the corner of Presidio Ave. and Geary Blvd. is the nearest place to purchase Muni Visitor Passports and the CityPASS. These are the best deals if you'll be using public transit.
Here you can purchase the Muni passport and get maps and other tourist information.
Take the 31 bus downtown to Powell and Market Street to get there.
San Francisco Visitor Information Center
749 Howard StHere you can purchase the Muni passport and get maps and other tourist information.
Take the 31 bus downtown to Powell and Market Street to get there.
Sightseeing
Stow Lake
Rent a boat and take it out on the lake for a relaxing afternoon.
This conservatory is the oldest wood and glass conservatory in North America. It has great exhibits and beautiful grounds. Very cool if you're into plants and flowers.
232 locals recommend
Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F Kennedy DrThis conservatory is the oldest wood and glass conservatory in North America. It has great exhibits and beautiful grounds. Very cool if you're into plants and flowers.
Wondering what that domed building is out the back? It's last of remnant of the cemetery that used to be all over this neighborhood. It's free to visit.
San Francisco Columbarium & Funeral Home
1 Loraine CourtWondering what that domed building is out the back? It's last of remnant of the cemetery that used to be all over this neighborhood. It's free to visit.
Arts & Culture
Amazing museum of natural sciences. Definitely worth checking out.
http://www.calacademy.org/
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrAmazing museum of natural sciences. Definitely worth checking out.
http://www.calacademy.org/
This is the main fine arts museum in San Francisco. The architecture is very cool and if you visit, be sure to check out the view from the tower.
10 locals recommend
de Young Museum Store
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrThis is the main fine arts museum in San Francisco. The architecture is very cool and if you visit, be sure to check out the view from the tower.