Guidebook for San Francisco
Sightseeing
Washington Square
Great for people watching.
Coit Tower
Best view of the city.
Pier 39
The EmbarcaderoSee the sea lions sunbathing.
Crissy Field Avenue
Crissy Field AvenueEnjoy the view of the water and recreational activities.
Ina Coolbrith Park
Vallejo StreetHidden park in the city with a great view.
Mount Sutro
A great way to spend an afternoon hiking.
Sutro Baths
1004 Point Lobos AveRuins of the old Sutro bath house
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailGreat hiking with view of the ocean
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StA great day of hiking and a beautiful view of the city
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetSpend the day relaxing and people watching.
Just across the street from the Ferry Building with many many shops, restaurants.
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Embarcadero Plaza
Steuart StreetJust across the street from the Ferry Building with many many shops, restaurants.
See the city from this lounge atop of the Marriott Marquis Hotel
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The View Lounge
780 Mission StSee the city from this lounge atop of the Marriott Marquis Hotel
Famous Ghirardelli Chocolates
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The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point StFamous Ghirardelli Chocolates
Japan Town
Famous sightseeing
Food Scene
Tony's Pizza Napoletana
1570 Stockton StBest pizza in North Beach neighborhood.
R & G Lounge
631 Kearny StGreat Chinese food.
Ferry Building Marketplace
Enjoy farmer's market on saturday mornings.
San Tung
1031 Irving StGreat Chinese hot wings.
Reverb Kitchen & Bar
2323 Polk StreetAn amazing place for dinner or brunch.
Contraband Coffee Bar
1415 Larkin StGreat cup of coffee.
Small cafe that serves great comfort food. Go there for brunch.
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Nob Hill Grille
969 Hyde StreetSmall cafe that serves great comfort food. Go there for brunch.
New Hollywood
652 Pacific Avegreat green onion rolls
Golden Gate Bakery
1029 Grant AveFamous egg custard
The First Swensen's Ice Cream Store
1999 Hyde StFavorite neighborhood ice cream shop
Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous
699 22nd StThe best ice cream in the city.
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StThe sea salt ice cream is a must!
Fresh bread and baked goods. Breads available for purchase after 4 PM.
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StFresh bread and baked goods. Breads available for purchase after 4 PM.
Yank Sing
101 Spear StGood dim sum
Almost impossible to get a reservation but if you line up at 5:30 PM, you can get in with a little wait.
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State Bird Provisions
1529 Fillmore StAlmost impossible to get a reservation but if you line up at 5:30 PM, you can get in with a little wait.
Zero Zero
826 Folsom StWood oven pizza and fried chicken
Great southern comfort food. Try their buttermilk fried chicken or chicken fried steak
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Hard Knox Cafe
2526 3rd StGreat southern comfort food. Try their buttermilk fried chicken or chicken fried steak
Range
842 Valencia StreetOne of my favorite restaurants in The Mission neighborhood
Ramen Underground Izakaya Style
22 Peace PlazaOne of the better ramen restaurants in SF
Izakaya Sozai
1500 Irving StBest izakaya restaurant in the city
The House
1230 Grant AveGreat North Beach Asian fusion restaurant
City View Restaurant
33 Commercial StDim sum
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StA favorite among locals
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StTry their famous slow drip coffee
4505 Meats
Famous for their burgers
Harris'
2100 Van Ness AveOne of the best steaks in the city
House of Prime Rib
1906 Van Ness AveA world destination. One of the best steaks in the city.
Great burger and rotisserie chicken. Breakfast is served until 3PM.
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Mo's Grill
1322 Grant AveGreat burger and rotisserie chicken. Breakfast is served until 3PM.
Memphis Minnie's BBQ Joint
576 Haight StBest BBQ in the city
Giordano Bros
3108 16th Stgreat sandwiches
Dandelion Chocolate
740 Valencia StChocolate!!!
Super Duper Burgers
721 Market StGreat hamburgers
Nopa
560 Divisadero StGreat place for weekend brunch or late night drink
Miller's East Coast Delicatessen
1725 Polk StGreat sandwiches
CatHead's BBQ
1665 Folsom Stbbq
Gallery Cafe
1200 Mason StLocal coffee shop
Everything Else
IKathidrali ye-Grace
1100 California Stworld famous structure
San Francisco station
700 4th StThe train to take you down south to the valley.
Golia Beauty Center
737 Grant AveGreat full body or foot message and a great price.
United States Postal Service
4083 24th StLocal post office around the corner.
Betty Ong Rec Center
1199 Mason StGet a free workout
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StFresh selection of pricey fruits and vegetables.
Trader Joe's
401 Bay StOrganic groceries in bulk
Safeway
145 Jackson StLocal grocery store
Walgreens
1333 Castro StGood source for groceries and other essentials
Shopping
Bed Bath & Beyond
555 9th StA Place to get your essentials
Target
2675 Geary BlvdPick up small or large items
Westfield San Francisco Centre
865 Market StShopping
Drinks & Nightlife
Luna Park
694 Valencia StreetNice brunch location
Summer Place Cocktail Lounge
801 Bush StLocal dive bar
Royal Oak
2201 Polk StNice local bar
Kozy Kar
1548 Polk StCool seventies themed bar