Guidebook for San Francisco
Essentials
Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California StGourmet picnic supplies, produce, butcher, deli
Big grocery store, located in shopping strip with a Walgreens and lots of good Asian food
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Safeway
298 King StBig grocery store, located in shopping strip with a Walgreens and lots of good Asian food
Food Scene
Miraloma Market
755 Portola Drgood tacqueria/bodega
Wonderful French restaurant in Cole Valley - lots of other restaurants, bars, cafes, gourmet ice cream, etc.
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Zazie
941 Cole StWonderful French restaurant in Cole Valley - lots of other restaurants, bars, cafes, gourmet ice cream, etc.
Dozens of great restaurants and markets from every Asian country
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Clement Street
Clement StreetDozens of great restaurants and markets from every Asian country
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StBest bakery in SF, sweets and savory
24th St & Castro St station
Family-friendly shops and restaurants
Hub of Inner Sunset neighborhood. Great Asian markets and food further west on Irving.
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9th Ave & Irving St station
Hub of Inner Sunset neighborhood. Great Asian markets and food further west on Irving.
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut StClosest coffee fix.
SF Institution, burned down and rebuilt over and over. It's about getting there and the view.
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Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos AveSF Institution, burned down and rebuilt over and over. It's about getting there and the view.
Divine burritos. Great Mexican and Central/South American neighborhood. Check out the street murals.
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Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission StDivine burritos. Great Mexican and Central/South American neighborhood. Check out the street murals.
ChouChou French Bistro
400 Dewey BlvdGreat little French bistro, terrific wine list.
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StPizza: Always in contention for the best in SF.
Bouche
603 Bush StExcellent French bistro within walking distance of Union Square.
Best high-end Vietnamese in town, in the iconic Ferry Building on the Bay.
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The Slanted Door
Ferry BuildingBest high-end Vietnamese in town, in the iconic Ferry Building on the Bay.
Cozy space with amazing Japanese-influenced food. Open all day, including Sunday Brunch. Stop by on your way to/from the Ocean Beach.
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Cassava
401 Balboa StCozy space with amazing Japanese-influenced food. Open all day, including Sunday Brunch. Stop by on your way to/from the Ocean Beach.
Contigo
Best Spanish/tapas in SF.
Fresh, seasonal cooking and amazing wine list. Favorites are Charred Cauliflower, Rainbow Trout, Aged Cheddar Gnocchi
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St. Vincent Tavern and Wine Merchant
1270 Valencia StreetFresh, seasonal cooking and amazing wine list. Favorites are Charred Cauliflower, Rainbow Trout, Aged Cheddar Gnocchi
Rove Kitchen
678 Post StButtermilk Fried Chicken sandwich, burger
Souvla
517 Hayes Stbest Greek wrap in town.
The Yellow Submarine
503 Irving Stgreat toasted sub sandwiches
Ike's Place
2239 Market StreetLegendary sandwiches, take-out only. Great for picnics.
Molinari Delicatessen
373 Columbus AveGreat sandwiches and other picnic supplies
4505 Burgers & BBQ
705 Divisadero Stvoted best burger in SF
breakfast by the beach - try the Special Breakfast Sandwich
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Devil's Teeth Baking Company
3876 Noriega Stbreakfast by the beach - try the Special Breakfast Sandwich
Mama Ji's
4416 18th Stgreat Chinese dumplings
Not only great ice cream, but good lunch food in this cute diner-style space
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The Ice Cream Bar
815 Cole StNot only great ice cream, but good lunch food in this cute diner-style space
Hong Kong Lounge
5322 Geary Blvdgreat Dim Sum
Greens
2 Marina BlvdHigh-End vegetarian in a beautiful setting
In central Haight Ashbury, this little diner serves enormous and delicious old-school breakfasts. Most seating is at the little counter, where you can watch your meal being prepared start to finish.
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Pork Store Cafe
1451 Haight StIn central Haight Ashbury, this little diner serves enormous and delicious old-school breakfasts. Most seating is at the little counter, where you can watch your meal being prepared start to finish.
Delicious French-inspired cuisine, in a the Marina neighborhood full of fun bars and other great reastaurants.
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Isa Restaurant
3324 Steiner StDelicious French-inspired cuisine, in a the Marina neighborhood full of fun bars and other great reastaurants.
Sightseeing
Famous and friendly neighborhood, lots of shops, restaurants, and people-watching
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The Castro
Famous and friendly neighborhood, lots of shops, restaurants, and people-watching
Twin Peaks
Best view in SF! Short and steep walk from apartment.
Beautiful walking paths through historic converted military airfield. North end has Indoor Rock Climbing and Trampolining facilities. Great for picnicking. Amazing hiking trails all through Presidio.
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Crissy Field
Beautiful walking paths through historic converted military airfield. North end has Indoor Rock Climbing and Trampolining facilities. Great for picnicking. Amazing hiking trails all through Presidio.
Bison Paddock
1237 John F Kennedy DrJust some bison, hanging out in Golden Gate Park . . .
Iconic stretch of beach, usually uncrowded. Famous views of GG Bridge.
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Baker Beach
Iconic stretch of beach, usually uncrowded. Famous views of GG Bridge.
Take the Blue & Gold Ferry from Embarcadero or Fisherman's Wharf - great day trip.
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Sausalito
Take the Blue & Gold Ferry from Embarcadero or Fisherman's Wharf - great day trip.
Great sweeping views of downtown SF. Prime 21st Cen. Hippie -watching. Hit Bi-Rite ice cream on 18th St, Bi-Rite Market for picnic supplies across 18th, or Delfina Pizzeria down the block.
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetGreat sweeping views of downtown SF. Prime 21st Cen. Hippie -watching. Hit Bi-Rite ice cream on 18th St, Bi-Rite Market for picnic supplies across 18th, or Delfina Pizzeria down the block.
I go to watch the seals congregate off Pier 39. Lots of souvenir shopping and tourist attractions. Some great seafood toward the western end.
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Fishermans Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StI go to watch the seals congregate off Pier 39. Lots of souvenir shopping and tourist attractions. Some great seafood toward the western end.
The drive there is magnificent, and the walks and hiking along the hills and beaches there are breathtaking.
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Point Reyes Station
The drive there is magnificent, and the walks and hiking along the hills and beaches there are breathtaking.
Drive through the magnificent neighborhood of Pacific Heights, then descend a mind-boggling hill down to the Marina and The Presidio.
2300 Divisadero St
2300 Divisadero StreetDrive through the magnificent neighborhood of Pacific Heights, then descend a mind-boggling hill down to the Marina and The Presidio.
Everything Else
World-class Hospital.
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University of California San Francisco Parnassus Campus
505 Parnassus AveWorld-class Hospital.
If you're flying into SFO and not renting a car, one option is to take BART train straight from airport to this stop, then taxi/Uber to the apartment.
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16th St Mission BART Station
2000 Mission StIf you're flying into SFO and not renting a car, one option is to take BART train straight from airport to this stop, then taxi/Uber to the apartment.
Great farmers market, restaurants. Beautiful setting. Take the F Streetcar from the Castro MUNI hub straight down Market St. - iconic views.
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Ferry Building Marketplace
Great farmers market, restaurants. Beautiful setting. Take the F Streetcar from the Castro MUNI hub straight down Market St. - iconic views.
On a clear day, one of the most beautiful walks of your life.
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Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailOn a clear day, one of the most beautiful walks of your life.
On a clear day, it will take your breath away. Map your way south out of the immediate neighborhood, then turn left onto Portola. Past the view, it's Market St which goes to the Castro and downtown
Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of The Arts
555 Portola DrOn a clear day, it will take your breath away. Map your way south out of the immediate neighborhood, then turn left onto Portola. Past the view, it's Market St which goes to the Castro and downtown
Arts & Culture
Fantastic natural history museum with the world-famous albino alligator, indoor rainforest, aquarium, rooftop biosphere. Great for kids too.
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55 Music Concourse DrFantastic natural history museum with the world-famous albino alligator, indoor rainforest, aquarium, rooftop biosphere. Great for kids too.
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50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrFantastic modern art in an incredible setting.
Small, gorgeous museum of classical art in an amazing setting. An unbelievable bargain.
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Legion of Honor
100 34th AveSmall, gorgeous museum of classical art in an amazing setting. An unbelievable bargain.
Historic, beautiful movie theater in the center of the Castro neighborhood. They show a great selection of older and foreign films, as well as musical sing-alongs! Check online for listings and times
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Castro Theatre
429 Castro StHistoric, beautiful movie theater in the center of the Castro neighborhood. They show a great selection of older and foreign films, as well as musical sing-alongs! Check online for listings and times
Shopping
Great shopping/eating corridor. Lots of vintage boutiques/antique shops, used bookstores, bars. Very indie.
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Valencia Street
Valencia StreetGreat shopping/eating corridor. Lots of vintage boutiques/antique shops, used bookstores, bars. Very indie.
Divisadero corridor has great bars, dining, cafes, clothing and cosmetics boutiques
California St & Divisadero St station
Divisadero corridor has great bars, dining, cafes, clothing and cosmetics boutiques
High-end village in Marin County, just over the Golden Gate Bridge. Theater, movies, boutiques, independently run stores and restaurants. Leafy, winding old streets, great for strolling around.
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Mill Valley
High-end village in Marin County, just over the Golden Gate Bridge. Theater, movies, boutiques, independently run stores and restaurants. Leafy, winding old streets, great for strolling around.
Central SF high-end shopping district. Take the F train there for maximum sightseeing. Many luxury boutiques, and check out the Westfield Mall across Market St.
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Barneys New York, San Francisco
77 O'Farrell StCentral SF high-end shopping district. Take the F train there for maximum sightseeing. Many luxury boutiques, and check out the Westfield Mall across Market St.
Entertainment & Activities
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Upper Great HighwayModernized facilities. Tigers next to the beach!
Small town, village center - 5 minutes from apartment. Indie bookstores, cafes, restaurants, vinyl shops, etc.
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West Portal
Small town, village center - 5 minutes from apartment. Indie bookstores, cafes, restaurants, vinyl shops, etc.
Hands-on science and technology museum. Great for curious adults as well as kids.
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Exploratorium
Green StreetHands-on science and technology museum. Great for curious adults as well as kids.
North Beach - great people-watching at the center of Little Italy.
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Washington Square
North Beach - great people-watching at the center of Little Italy.