Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Don’t miss a chance to dine at the world famous Bunea Vista Café (Hyde and Beach St) and enjoy an Irish Coffee. Seating is community style so grab a seat wherever you find one. No reservations
105 locals recommend
Buena Vista
2765 Hyde StDon’t miss a chance to dine at the world famous Bunea Vista Café (Hyde and Beach St) and enjoy an Irish Coffee. Seating is community style so grab a seat wherever you find one. No reservations
One of the finest dining establishments in San Francisco. Very expensive. Jackets required for gentlemen. Call ahead for reservations or grab a seat at the bar. North Point and Larkin St.
66 locals recommend
Gary Danko
800 North Point StOne of the finest dining establishments in San Francisco. Very expensive. Jackets required for gentlemen. Call ahead for reservations or grab a seat at the bar. North Point and Larkin St.
Local spot where the queue is outside and wait can be up to 2 hours on the weekend. Plan ahead... It’s worth the wait!
127 locals recommend
Mama's On Washington Square
1701 Stockton StLocal spot where the queue is outside and wait can be up to 2 hours on the weekend. Plan ahead... It’s worth the wait!
Pro tip: Avoid the wait by grabbing food to go and sit in the park across the street on a sunny day!
Gluten free pizza and breadsticks are available.
177 locals recommend
Tony's Pizza Napoletana
1570 Stockton StPro tip: Avoid the wait by grabbing food to go and sit in the park across the street on a sunny day!
Gluten free pizza and breadsticks are available.
While the dining room is a lovely environment for tourists staying at the adjoining hotel, the bar is a true locals watering hole with full food menus available. Check out the plaques on the bar and ask the bartender for the stories behind them.
7 locals recommend
Fior d'Italia
2237 Mason StWhile the dining room is a lovely environment for tourists staying at the adjoining hotel, the bar is a true locals watering hole with full food menus available. Check out the plaques on the bar and ask the bartender for the stories behind them.
Drinks & Nightlife
Harper & Rye
1695 Polk StHip whiskey bar popular with young professionals.
Popular spot in the Marina district close to many other bars and restaurants. Stays busy all night long.
95 locals recommend
The Tipsy Pig
2231 Chestnut StPopular spot in the Marina district close to many other bars and restaurants. Stays busy all night long.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful path for walking/running all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge or a great beach for a picnic.
34 locals recommend
Crissy Field Center station
Beautiful path for walking/running all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge or a great beach for a picnic.
Great trails of varying distances, some leading out to sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean
103 locals recommend
Tennessee Valley Trailhead
591 Tennessee Valley RoadGreat trails of varying distances, some leading out to sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean
A short but challenging climb for some of the most dramatic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay and the city skyline.
40 locals recommend
Hawk Hill
Conzelman RoadA short but challenging climb for some of the most dramatic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay and the city skyline.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
401 Bay StWalgreens
1333 Castro StEntertainment & Activities
Great ice cream sundaes and views of the San Francisco waterfront. Located near the Hyde St cable car turnaround
217 locals recommend
The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point StGreat ice cream sundaes and views of the San Francisco waterfront. Located near the Hyde St cable car turnaround