Food Scene
We've been addicted to their carne asada burritos and carnitas tacos for decades. Their walls are covered with the many awards they win every year.
347 locals recommend
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StWe've been addicted to their carne asada burritos and carnitas tacos for decades. Their walls are covered with the many awards they win every year.
Exceptional Mediterranean food, with a wonderfully curated wine list.
70 locals recommend
Bursa Restaurant
60 W Portal AveExceptional Mediterranean food, with a wonderfully curated wine list.
Northern and Southern Italian cuisine prepared by real Italians chefs who clearly love their craft.
13 locals recommend
Spiazzo Ristorante
33 W Portal AveNorthern and Southern Italian cuisine prepared by real Italians chefs who clearly love their craft.
Fabulous view of Ocean Beach in any weather. Live bands most nights. They brew their own craft beers!
236 locals recommend
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyFabulous view of Ocean Beach in any weather. Live bands most nights. They brew their own craft beers!
Dine in, or order by phone or online for delivery. Great pizza, great owners we've known for years, and tasty Brazilian food on the menu as well.
12 locals recommend
Mozzarella Di Bufala
69 W Portal AveDine in, or order by phone or online for delivery. Great pizza, great owners we've known for years, and tasty Brazilian food on the menu as well.
Everything Else
Best Italian-American pastries, cakes, biscotti, etc.! First have a burrito next door at La Taqueria, then go to Dianda's!
16 locals recommend
Dianda's Italian American Pastry
2883 Mission StBest Italian-American pastries, cakes, biscotti, etc.! First have a burrito next door at La Taqueria, then go to Dianda's!
Sightseeing
Stroll around this man-made lake (more than 120 years old) and feed the ducks, Canada geese, squirrels, koi, and enjoy nature in the middle of Golden Gate Park. Cross to the island to hike to the top.
152 locals recommend
Stow Lake
Stroll around this man-made lake (more than 120 years old) and feed the ducks, Canada geese, squirrels, koi, and enjoy nature in the middle of Golden Gate Park. Cross to the island to hike to the top.
16 Avenue Tiled Steps
16th AvenueHas to be seen to be believed!
Arts & Culture
In the middle of Golden Gate Park, an internationally renowned fine arts museum. Take the elevator to the special look-out on the top floors for a bird's-eye view of all of San Francisco
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrIn the middle of Golden Gate Park, an internationally renowned fine arts museum. Take the elevator to the special look-out on the top floors for a bird's-eye view of all of San Francisco
World-class music! I recently retired, after singing many years with the San Francisco Symphony Chorus.
154 locals recommend
San Francisco Symphony
201 Van Ness AveWorld-class music! I recently retired, after singing many years with the San Francisco Symphony Chorus.
Drinks & Nightlife
Perfect neighborhood bar, a great place to meet up with friends, and located right next to the West Portal MUNI Station.
11 locals recommend
Philosopher's Club
824 Ulloa StPerfect neighborhood bar, a great place to meet up with friends, and located right next to the West Portal MUNI Station.
Underdog
1634 Irving StreetOur favorite sports bar, with great tacos and other Mexican food.
Parks & Nature
The oldest Japanese garden in the United States, perfect for all seasons. Located next to the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park. Open 7 days/week. Bring your camera!
348 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrThe oldest Japanese garden in the United States, perfect for all seasons. Located next to the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park. Open 7 days/week. Bring your camera!
Essentials
Family-owned for more than 60 years, it's one block down, on the corner. They will create amazing sandwiches and other deli items to go.
19 locals recommend
Guerra Quality Meats
490 Taraval StFamily-owned for more than 60 years, it's one block down, on the corner. They will create amazing sandwiches and other deli items to go.
Fresh fruit and vegetables, ethnic food from around the world (fresh cheese, olives, breads, tea, spices...) and it's just two blocks from my home.
9 locals recommend
Parkside Farmer's Market
555 Taraval StFresh fruit and vegetables, ethnic food from around the world (fresh cheese, olives, breads, tea, spices...) and it's just two blocks from my home.