McAllister Guidebook
Food scene
Fresh ingredients, delicious neighborhood spot, lively ambiance and away from the Divisidero crowds. Recommend the totopos~!
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Nopalito
306 Broderick StFresh ingredients, delicious neighborhood spot, lively ambiance and away from the Divisidero crowds. Recommend the totopos~!
Matching Half
1799 McAllister StBest coffee around, nice neighborly hang out!
Chrsitine, the owner, has the place stocked with all the best treats, including an extensive wine and liquor (especially whisky) selection.
NOPA Corner Market
1601 Fulton StChrsitine, the owner, has the place stocked with all the best treats, including an extensive wine and liquor (especially whisky) selection.
Our favorite grocery, a bit of a walk but well worth the trip. Produce is sourced from organic growers in the area and the deli is phenomenal. They also know how to make ice cream... oh so very good.
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Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StOur favorite grocery, a bit of a walk but well worth the trip. Produce is sourced from organic growers in the area and the deli is phenomenal. They also know how to make ice cream... oh so very good.
Great place to get some work done over freshly baked breads, pastries, and delicious coffee.
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The Mill
736 Divisadero StGreat place to get some work done over freshly baked breads, pastries, and delicious coffee.
Fairly new gourmet addition to the Divisadero corridor! Very fun atmosphere and delicious-- make a reservation ahead of time!
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Che Fico
838 Divisadero StFairly new gourmet addition to the Divisadero corridor! Very fun atmosphere and delicious-- make a reservation ahead of time!
Such a fun spot for tapas or a full dinner. Highly recommend their Bronzino and wines.
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Bar Crudo
655 Divisadero StSuch a fun spot for tapas or a full dinner. Highly recommend their Bronzino and wines.
Great beer selection, relaxed and funky nautical ambiance, good pub food!
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Barrel Head Brewhouse
1785 Fulton StGreat beer selection, relaxed and funky nautical ambiance, good pub food!
Great lunch spot, easy to go pick up or eat in their back patio on a nice day.
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Souvla
517 Hayes StGreat lunch spot, easy to go pick up or eat in their back patio on a nice day.
Old school bar, bring cash! Live music outside at times-- but for live music we usually go to Madrone Bar down the block. Can shuffle between the two easily!
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The Page
298 Divisadero StOld school bar, bring cash! Live music outside at times-- but for live music we usually go to Madrone Bar down the block. Can shuffle between the two easily!
Club Deluxe
1511 Haight StOld school, live music, in the heart of Haight Ashbury!
Neighborhoods
Iconic place to cruise around, check out the Love of Ganesha crystals collection, Twisted Thistle Apothecary for tinctures and witchy stuff, plenty of funky shops, costume hunting and great vintage- Wasteland has a more curated vintage selection. Can head west on Haight Street and end up in Hippy Hill which now has a few bocce courts for a nice sunny day. Can rent a set of balls in the little coffee kiosk next to the lanes.
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Haight-Ashbury
Iconic place to cruise around, check out the Love of Ganesha crystals collection, Twisted Thistle Apothecary for tinctures and witchy stuff, plenty of funky shops, costume hunting and great vintage- Wasteland has a more curated vintage selection. Can head west on Haight Street and end up in Hippy Hill which now has a few bocce courts for a nice sunny day. Can rent a set of balls in the little coffee kiosk next to the lanes.
Beautiful views of the city from all directions and the perfect picnic spot. Head to the North side of the park on weekends or risk having dogs from the south facing lawn trample through your cheese spread!
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Alamo Square
Beautiful views of the city from all directions and the perfect picnic spot. Head to the North side of the park on weekends or risk having dogs from the south facing lawn trample through your cheese spread!
Sightseeing
Such a lovely activity is strolling down the panhandle to the east entrance of golden gate park and basking in the sun amongst the conservatory of flowers flower beds. Inside is well worth a peek as well!
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I-Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F Kennedy DrSuch a lovely activity is strolling down the panhandle to the east entrance of golden gate park and basking in the sun amongst the conservatory of flowers flower beds. Inside is well worth a peek as well!
Incredible Urban Hike from McAllister, head South on Baker Street towards Buena Vista Park. Past Buena Vista Park keep heading uphill until you've reached Corona Heights. You can put "Randall Museum" into your google maps to get there if you're lost as it is located inside of the park. Randall Museum has a live bird exhibit amongst other valuable information on the wildlife in the bay. Corona Heights Park is an exposed rocky, boulder scrambling hill with views to the bay. Absolutely beautiful for Sunrise or Sunset, a very inspiring spot!
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Iphamu ye-Corona Heights
Museum WayIncredible Urban Hike from McAllister, head South on Baker Street towards Buena Vista Park. Past Buena Vista Park keep heading uphill until you've reached Corona Heights. You can put "Randall Museum" into your google maps to get there if you're lost as it is located inside of the park. Randall Museum has a live bird exhibit amongst other valuable information on the wildlife in the bay. Corona Heights Park is an exposed rocky, boulder scrambling hill with views to the bay. Absolutely beautiful for Sunrise or Sunset, a very inspiring spot!
A hidden gem on the bay, the Wave Organ was designed by an artist affiliated with the Exploratorium museum. It is loaded with history of the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Expo World Trade Fair as it is constructed of leftover materials from the Expo. construction. It is also a dreamy spot to sit and admire the natural beauty of the Bay.
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I-Wave Organ
83 Marina Green DrA hidden gem on the bay, the Wave Organ was designed by an artist affiliated with the Exploratorium museum. It is loaded with history of the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Expo World Trade Fair as it is constructed of leftover materials from the Expo. construction. It is also a dreamy spot to sit and admire the natural beauty of the Bay.
If you are lucky enough to hit a hot and sunny summer day you must head over to Baker Beach! A remarkable vantage point of the Bay Bridge and teeming with great beach vibes!
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Baker Beach
If you are lucky enough to hit a hot and sunny summer day you must head over to Baker Beach! A remarkable vantage point of the Bay Bridge and teeming with great beach vibes!
I would be remiss if I didn't suggest heading here! Home to so much rich culture history of the bay, the beatnik scene, right next to Cafe Vesuvius where Jack Kerouac was oft spotted. It is also in the Italian neighborhood of North Beach, a brave walk to Coit Tower, and only one block away from scrumptious cannolis. What more could you ask for?
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City Lights Booksellers
261 Columbus AveI would be remiss if I didn't suggest heading here! Home to so much rich culture history of the bay, the beatnik scene, right next to Cafe Vesuvius where Jack Kerouac was oft spotted. It is also in the Italian neighborhood of North Beach, a brave walk to Coit Tower, and only one block away from scrumptious cannolis. What more could you ask for?
Amenities
Crown Salon
Wonderful hair stylists, very busy so book well in advance.
Plum Organic Beauty LLC
1921 Hayes StAll chemical-free ingredients, Gina is a wonderful hair stylist.
Azure Dental