Guidebook for San Francisco
Essentials
Great little corner market, makes fantastic pizza. So convenient to have a place right across the street to grab organic milk, gourmet coffee beans, a bottle of wine, eggs, or chips and salsa.
17 locals recommend
Red Sea Pizza and Market
1801 San Jose AvenueGreat little corner market, makes fantastic pizza. So convenient to have a place right across the street to grab organic milk, gourmet coffee beans, a bottle of wine, eggs, or chips and salsa.
Glen Park Branch Library
2825 Diamond StNice neighborhood library.
Everything Else
The J Church train stops one block away on San Jose Ave, offers an easy ride to the Mission, Noe Valley or the Castro, or downtown passing Mission Dolores Park, with panoramic views of the city.
J-Line Access
The J Church train stops one block away on San Jose Ave, offers an easy ride to the Mission, Noe Valley or the Castro, or downtown passing Mission Dolores Park, with panoramic views of the city.
Easy BART ride downtown in 10 minutes, or over to the East Bay, Oakland, Berkeley, etc. in 30 minutes
154 locals recommend
Glen Park Station
2901 Diamond StEasy BART ride downtown in 10 minutes, or over to the East Bay, Oakland, Berkeley, etc. in 30 minutes
Easy BART ride downtown in 10 minutes, or over to the East Bay, Oakland, Berkeley, etc. in 30 minutes
13 locals recommend
San Jose Ave & Geneva Ave station
Easy BART ride downtown in 10 minutes, or over to the East Bay, Oakland, Berkeley, etc. in 30 minutes
Arts & Culture
A variety of events are held here throughout the year. (Body Art Expo, Collectors Shows, Circus, AIDS Lifecycle, College Fairs, etc.)
9 locals recommend
Cow Palace Arena & Event Center
2600 Geneva AveA variety of events are held here throughout the year. (Body Art Expo, Collectors Shows, Circus, AIDS Lifecycle, College Fairs, etc.)
They have an amazing Diego Rivera mural here. Viewing is free but hours are limited so check ahead before going.
13 locals recommend
City College of San Francisco
50 Frida Kahlo WayThey have an amazing Diego Rivera mural here. Viewing is free but hours are limited so check ahead before going.
Food Scene
Really fantastic but tiny pizza upscale place. Arrive early to avoid the wait.
137 locals recommend
Gialina
2842 Diamond StReally fantastic but tiny pizza upscale place. Arrive early to avoid the wait.
Really good tacos & burritos, tostada salads, chile relleno, etc.
117 locals recommend
La Corneta Taqueria
2834 Diamond StReally good tacos & burritos, tostada salads, chile relleno, etc.
Very nice sushi place specializing in fresh and sustainable fish options.
33 locals recommend
Tataki Canyon
678 Chenery StreetVery nice sushi place specializing in fresh and sustainable fish options.
Been going here for 20 years...great little cozy hole in the wall with fantastic crepes, breakfast potatoes and egg dishes.
51 locals recommend
Higher Grounds Coffee House
691 Chenery StBeen going here for 20 years...great little cozy hole in the wall with fantastic crepes, breakfast potatoes and egg dishes.
Cafe in the ground floor of the building. Nice coffee drinks, bagels with lox and sandwiches.
6 locals recommend
Tasty Coffee
1818 San Jose AvenueCafe in the ground floor of the building. Nice coffee drinks, bagels with lox and sandwiches.
Good family friendly Chinese food. Not super authentic as the food seems to be tailored to a less adventurous American palate, but the kids love it.
Crazy Pepper
2257 San Jose AvenueGood family friendly Chinese food. Not super authentic as the food seems to be tailored to a less adventurous American palate, but the kids love it.
Entertainment & Activities
Great park for a little hike, feed the ducks in the duck pond and look for red tailed hawks.
99 locals recommend
John McLaren Park
100 John F Shelley DrGreat park for a little hike, feed the ducks in the duck pond and look for red tailed hawks.