Guidebook for San Francisco
Sightseeing
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetTHE place to hang out in the Mission.
South Park
A taste of Europe in the middle of industrial downtown SF.
Go for the farmer's market on Saturday 8-2. It's a scene! Tons of yummy food to eat and take home.
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Ferry Building Marketplace
Go for the farmer's market on Saturday 8-2. It's a scene! Tons of yummy food to eat and take home.
A funky spot: a wave-activated acoustic sculpture located on a jetty in the bay.
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I-Wave Organ
83 Marina Green DrA funky spot: a wave-activated acoustic sculpture located on a jetty in the bay.
Unmissable easy hike along the ocean to views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailUnmissable easy hike along the ocean to views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Coit Tower
Gorgeous views of the city.
Food Scene
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StGet ice cream here on your way to the park.
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StGreat coffee around the corner.
Mission Beach Cafe
A brunch institution in SF.
Outstanding fine dining a few blocks away (get the chicken, trust me).
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Zuni Café
1658 Market StOutstanding fine dining a few blocks away (get the chicken, trust me).
Peruvian food and small plates. Great for groups, and very reasonably priced.
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Limón Rotisserie
524 Valencia StPeruvian food and small plates. Great for groups, and very reasonably priced.
Plow
1299 18th StAnother brunch institution.
Universal Cafe
2814 19th StAnother brunch institution.
Lers Ros
730 Larkin StDelicious Thai food.
Humphry Slocombe
More ice cream -- weird and yummy flavors here.
Mehfil Indian Cuisine And Bar
2301 Fillmore StreetMy favorite Indian food in the city.
Axum Cafe
698 Haight StEthiopian food.
Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission StBest burrito in the city.
Sushi Zone
1815 Market StSome of the best sushi in the city. Long wait, no reservations.
Tea lounge and restaurant. Great after a long day in the park.
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Samovar Tea Lounge
498 Sanchez StreetTea lounge and restaurant. Great after a long day in the park.
SPQR
1911 Fillmore StExquisite Italian fare.
Darwin Cafe
212 Ritch StYummy sandwich and salad place off the beaten path.
Best Burmese food in the city. Get the tea leaf salad, coconut rice, special noodles, and pea shoots.
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Mandalay Restaurant
4348 California StBest Burmese food in the city. Get the tea leaf salad, coconut rice, special noodles, and pea shoots.
Very authentic Chinese food. Get the chicken wings. Worth the wait and the walk.
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San Tung
1031 Irving StVery authentic Chinese food. Get the chicken wings. Worth the wait and the walk.
Shabu House
5158 Geary BoulevardBest shabu shabu (Japanese hot pot) in SF.
Gracias Madre
2211 Mission StDelicious vegan Mexican food.
Exquisite Japanese cuisine. Reservations are best. Order the strawberry mochi as soon as you arrive -- they run out.
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Eiji
317 Sanchez StExquisite Japanese cuisine. Reservations are best. Order the strawberry mochi as soon as you arrive -- they run out.
Hunan Home's Restaurant
622 Jackson StMy favorite Chinese food in Chinatown.
Millennium
5912 College AveGreat for a fancy vegan night on the town.
Nick's Crispy Tacos
3200 BroadwayJust yummy. Get your taco's "Nick's way".
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite bar in SF. Go to the back room ("the hideout") for fancy cocktails and a more intimate ambiance. Cash only.
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The Hideout
3121 16th StMy favorite bar in SF. Go to the back room ("the hideout") for fancy cocktails and a more intimate ambiance. Cash only.
Cozy wine bar off Market St. Great place to get a drink if you're waiting for your table at Zuni Cafe.
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Hôtel Biron
45 Rose StCozy wine bar off Market St. Great place to get a drink if you're waiting for your table at Zuni Cafe.
The Sycamore
2140 Mission StGreat beer and fancy bar food.
The Valencia Room
647 Valencia StGreat live music and drinks.
Essentials
Safeway
2020 Market StBig grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StBig organic grocery store.
Golden Natural Foods
130 Church StSmall grocery store.
Everything Else
Great for ashtanga yoga (lots of upper body, core, arm balances, and inversions).
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AstaYoga
417 14th StGreat for ashtanga yoga (lots of upper body, core, arm balances, and inversions).
Yoga to the People
64 Shattuck SquareStandard yoga, donation-based.
Kabuki Springs and Spa
1750 Geary BlvdGo for a massage and a soak.
Arts & Culture
Iziko lede Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrArt museum in Golden Gate Park.
Incredible science museum in GG Park.
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I-Academy yaseCalifornia yezoBuchwepheshe
55 Music Concourse DrIncredible science museum in GG Park.
The Fillmore
1805 Geary BlvdAlways great bands playing at the Fillmore.
AsiaSF
201 9th StDinner and drag show.
AMC Kabuki 8
1881 Post StIndie movie theater with dinner and drinks.
Entertainment & Activities
Exploratorium
Green StreetGreat for kids!