Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
This is my absolute favorite brunch spot. Their cornbread with jalapeño jelly is out of this world, and you can sit outside on their outdoor patio.
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Savor open kitchen
3913 24th StThis is my absolute favorite brunch spot. Their cornbread with jalapeño jelly is out of this world, and you can sit outside on their outdoor patio.
Another amazing brunch spot, or for any time of the day. The food & service here is scrumptious.
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Starbelly
3583 16th StAnother amazing brunch spot, or for any time of the day. The food & service here is scrumptious.
This is the best brunch you've ever eaten in your life, promise. This place is beyond phenomenal, but you WILL wait at least an hour for a table. Trust me, it's worth it.
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Brenda's French Soul Food
652 Polk StThis is the best brunch you've ever eaten in your life, promise. This place is beyond phenomenal, but you WILL wait at least an hour for a table. Trust me, it's worth it.
I love this place—it's quick, cheap and the food is wonderful. I go here all the time for breakfast, but it's great for anytime.
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The Crepe House III
1132 Valencia StI love this place—it's quick, cheap and the food is wonderful. I go here all the time for breakfast, but it's great for anytime.
Sushi Bistro
452 Balboa StGreat sushi, unique rolls, delicious.
Sugoi Sushi
1152 Valencia StreetA little pricey, but delicious and close to home.
House of Nanking
919 Kearny StBest Chinese food you've ever eaten, 'nuff said.
Delicious pan-Asian food. A little more expensive than most places I go, but worth the extra coin.
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E&O Kitchen and Bar
314 Sutter StDelicious pan-Asian food. A little more expensive than most places I go, but worth the extra coin.
Tin
937 Howard StTiny vietnamese spot with vermicelli that will make your heart melt.
Everything Else
The fastest and cheapest way to get downtown and over to East Bay.
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24th St Mission station
The fastest and cheapest way to get downtown and over to East Bay.
Very touristy, but has beautiful views of the inside of Ghirardelli Ice Cream shop ;)
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The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point StVery touristy, but has beautiful views of the inside of Ghirardelli Ice Cream shop ;)
One of my favorite music venues in the city. It's so tiny it feels like your watching a show in your living room.
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The Independent
628 Divisadero StOne of my favorite music venues in the city. It's so tiny it feels like your watching a show in your living room.
Entertainment & Activities
Great for sunny days, and for families with kids, they recently updated the play area so I'd recommend checking it out. Always fun and great for a day of relaxing.
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetGreat for sunny days, and for families with kids, they recently updated the play area so I'd recommend checking it out. Always fun and great for a day of relaxing.
Not the warmest beach you've ever been to, so bring layers, but the sand is beautiful and the sand dollars are plentiful.
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Ocean Beach
La Playa StNot the warmest beach you've ever been to, so bring layers, but the sand is beautiful and the sand dollars are plentiful.
This is either a wonderful drive with expansive views, or a perfect place to go on a hike with friends and family.
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Mount Tamalpais
This is either a wonderful drive with expansive views, or a perfect place to go on a hike with friends and family.
Do you have kids or just love science? Go here. This in an interactive science "museum" that's a place is great for both young and old hearts :)
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Exploratorium
Green StreetDo you have kids or just love science? Go here. This in an interactive science "museum" that's a place is great for both young and old hearts :)
Only open until 4pm, this large greenhouse runs different exhibits during the year, and has a butterfly garden. Perfect for something to do with small children.
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I-Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F Kennedy DrOnly open until 4pm, this large greenhouse runs different exhibits during the year, and has a butterfly garden. Perfect for something to do with small children.
Drinks & Nightlife
Doc's Clock
2417 Mission StFun divey bar.
Great live music and outdoor patio area. You can buy grilled brats in the back and play shuffle board or pool in the front. If you're looking for a fun place to go, try it out.
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El Rio
3158 Mission StGreat live music and outdoor patio area. You can buy grilled brats in the back and play shuffle board or pool in the front. If you're looking for a fun place to go, try it out.
I hear brunch is fantastic but I'm all about dinner here — tuna tartare & any of the pasta dishes are highly recommended.
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Luna Park
694 Valencia StreetI hear brunch is fantastic but I'm all about dinner here — tuna tartare & any of the pasta dishes are highly recommended.
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia StGreat indoor/outdoor bar with a really fun San Francisco vibe.
Great food, delicious drinks, very cool atmosphere.
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Southern Pacific Brewing
620 Treat AveGreat food, delicious drinks, very cool atmosphere.
Urban Putt
1096 S Van Ness AveIndoor minigolf... who doesn't love that?
This dueling piano bar is tons of fun, but make sure you bring a little cash so you can coax the pianist to play some of your favorite tunes.
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Johnny Foley's Irish House
243 O'Farrell StThis dueling piano bar is tons of fun, but make sure you bring a little cash so you can coax the pianist to play some of your favorite tunes.
Arts & Culture
Very famous music venue, with some of the best sound quality in the Bay Area. If you want to catch a live show, check out their calendar and stop on by.
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The Fillmore
1805 Geary BlvdVery famous music venue, with some of the best sound quality in the Bay Area. If you want to catch a live show, check out their calendar and stop on by.
You might have some trouble getting into this small bowling alley on a weekend night, but it's super fun, so try to reserve a lane early.
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Mission Bowling Club
3176 17th StYou might have some trouble getting into this small bowling alley on a weekend night, but it's super fun, so try to reserve a lane early.
This movie theater always has a great selection and is very close to downtown so it's perfect for dinner and a movie.
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AMC Van Ness 14
1000 Van Ness AveThis movie theater always has a great selection and is very close to downtown so it's perfect for dinner and a movie.
This is a great museum during the day, but even better during 'Nightlife'. Nightlife is a 21+ event where you'll be able to sip cocktails, listen to live music, and experience the exhibits. Really fun
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55 Music Concourse DrThis is a great museum during the day, but even better during 'Nightlife'. Nightlife is a 21+ event where you'll be able to sip cocktails, listen to live music, and experience the exhibits. Really fun
Sightseeing
Go here on Saturday morning for the best Farmers Market in the city. There's also some great restaurants and bars around here.
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Ferry Building Marketplace
Go here on Saturday morning for the best Farmers Market in the city. There's also some great restaurants and bars around here.
Shopping
Organic, all-natural ice cream with other worldly flavors—hibiscus, saffron, fig and dark chocolate walnut to name a few favorites.
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Xanath Ice Cream
951 Valencia StOrganic, all-natural ice cream with other worldly flavors—hibiscus, saffron, fig and dark chocolate walnut to name a few favorites.