Guidebook for San Francisco
Essentials
Best grocery store in the whole city - beautiful specialty items and also amazing selection of cheeses and meats and wine
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Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StBest grocery store in the whole city - beautiful specialty items and also amazing selection of cheeses and meats and wine
Food Scene
Most famous bakery in SF. Long lines, but they move quickly. Wonderful coffee as well (and you don't have to wait in line if you just order coffee)
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StMost famous bakery in SF. Long lines, but they move quickly. Wonderful coffee as well (and you don't have to wait in line if you just order coffee)
Range
842 Valencia StreetGreat restaurant...used to have a Michelin star!
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StFavorite pizza in the Mission
Yamo
3406 18th StGreat noodle shop!!
My favorite homemade pasta. Very expensive for pasta, but it really is amazing
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Farina
3560 18th StreetMy favorite homemade pasta. Very expensive for pasta, but it really is amazing
Taqueria Cancun
2288 Mission StreetMy favorite taqueria!
Maruya
2931 16th StAmazing sushi, but very expensive and can be hard to get into
Hog & Rocks
3431 19th StreetGreat oysters and specials at happy hour
Puerto Alegre
546 Valencia StGreat mexican food and margaritas
The Vestry
777 Valencia StreetGreat bottomless mimosas on the weekend!
20 Spot
3565 20th StFavorite restaurant with small plates and cool vibe.
Entertainment & Activities
Best people-watching park in SF. And, a top of the line playground for kids. Renovated just last year! So much fun to take a picnic and hang out...
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetBest people-watching park in SF. And, a top of the line playground for kids. Renovated just last year! So much fun to take a picnic and hang out...
The only outdoor public swimming pool in SF. It has limited hours for recreational swim/family swim, but if the weather is nice, it is great to walk 1/2 block to a solar-heated pool!
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Mission Playground
36 Cunningham PlaceThe only outdoor public swimming pool in SF. It has limited hours for recreational swim/family swim, but if the weather is nice, it is great to walk 1/2 block to a solar-heated pool!
Everything Else
Amazing and hidden community garden. Try to walk by and if the door is open check out the different flowers and vegetables people grow
Dearborn Community Garden
Amazing and hidden community garden. Try to walk by and if the door is open check out the different flowers and vegetables people grow
Little Baobab SF
2243 19th StGreat ethnic dancing place on weekends.
Drinks & Nightlife
The 500 Club
500 Guerrero StOld school dive bar within walking distance
Parks & Nature
Park that is just a couple doors down from me. Great for little kids. But, also has newly renovated tennis courts. On warm days, visit the kids water park area
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Mission Playground
36 Cunningham PlacePark that is just a couple doors down from me. Great for little kids. But, also has newly renovated tennis courts. On warm days, visit the kids water park area