Sabeen’s guidebook
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local wine bar/ spirits shop. There is a lively tasting bar in the back of the shop.
23 locals recommend
Swirl on Castro
572 Castro StGreat local wine bar/ spirits shop. There is a lively tasting bar in the back of the shop.
Our favorite Castro bar equipped with a wrap around balcony for some of the best Castro people watching. Dancing, cocktails and great bar bites to boot!
49 locals recommend
Lookout
3600 16th StOur favorite Castro bar equipped with a wrap around balcony for some of the best Castro people watching. Dancing, cocktails and great bar bites to boot!
Fancy cocktails made by pro mixologists. They have a pool table in the back too!
118 locals recommend
Blackbird
2124 Market StFancy cocktails made by pro mixologists. They have a pool table in the back too!
San Francisco Badlands
4121 18th StFor some LBGT but all welcome Castro happy dancing
Food scene
An always amazing cup of lovely. Great service, reliable coffee, clean bathroom and seating area. One of the very best in SF.
913 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StAn always amazing cup of lovely. Great service, reliable coffee, clean bathroom and seating area. One of the very best in SF.
Réveille Coffee Co.
4076 18th StGreat local coffee bar with outside seating, food and WiFi.
Best seafood in the city! They don't take reservations but it's worth it! You can also grab a beer or drink across the street at Swirl and the host will come grab you.
148 locals recommend
Anchor Oyster Bar
579 Castro StBest seafood in the city! They don't take reservations but it's worth it! You can also grab a beer or drink across the street at Swirl and the host will come grab you.
Delectable Californian food with a relaxed, yet elegant ambiance. Great for weekend brunch!
47 locals recommend
Fable
558 Castro StDelectable Californian food with a relaxed, yet elegant ambiance. Great for weekend brunch!
Fun, lively atmosphere. Excellent food and supreme cocktails. They serve food until 1am. Very popular local spot.
77 locals recommend
North of the Panhandle
Fun, lively atmosphere. Excellent food and supreme cocktails. They serve food until 1am. Very popular local spot.
SUSHI! Best sushi in the city in many locals' opinion. They don't take reservations but it's worth the wait.
101 locals recommend
Saru Sushi Bar
3856 24th StSUSHI! Best sushi in the city in many locals' opinion. They don't take reservations but it's worth the wait.
Incredible Chinese Dim Sum! It's a no frills mom and pop shop but they use the finest ingredients and the food is mind blowing!
88 locals recommend
Mama Ji's
4416 18th StIncredible Chinese Dim Sum! It's a no frills mom and pop shop but they use the finest ingredients and the food is mind blowing!
Arts & Culture
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StFamous Castro theater often has great shows and performances.
Amazing 7 story art museum! Book online for an appointment because it can book up.
813 locals recommend
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StAmazing 7 story art museum! Book online for an appointment because it can book up.
Wonderful experience and a must see if you like a little whimsy. The ice cream is delicious and the whole experience is well structured. All staff is incredibly cheery and up beat - perfectly fitting for an ice cream museum.
74 locals recommend
MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM SAN FRANCISCO
1 Grant AveWonderful experience and a must see if you like a little whimsy. The ice cream is delicious and the whole experience is well structured. All staff is incredibly cheery and up beat - perfectly fitting for an ice cream museum.
Sightseeing
Best view of the entire bay. You can see the Golden Gate bridge, the Bay bridge and the ocean. 360 degree views, just gorgeous!
727 locals recommend
Twin Peaks
Best view of the entire bay. You can see the Golden Gate bridge, the Bay bridge and the ocean. 360 degree views, just gorgeous!
This is ours and a favorite locals hangout spot. It has sweeping views of the city and is an excellent spot for a picnic. Make sure to grab some beer, wine and picnic supplies from Bi Rite market just a few blocks away.
107 locals recommend
Helen Diller Playground
This is ours and a favorite locals hangout spot. It has sweeping views of the city and is an excellent spot for a picnic. Make sure to grab some beer, wine and picnic supplies from Bi Rite market just a few blocks away.
Shopping
Wonderful little neighborhood organic grocery shop where you can get locally sourced produce and other natural wares.
25 locals recommend
Buffalo Whole Food & Grain Co
598 Castro StWonderful little neighborhood organic grocery shop where you can get locally sourced produce and other natural wares.
This is a bigger grocery store with a larger variety of groceries and necessities including beer and alcohol.
277 locals recommend
Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California StThis is a bigger grocery store with a larger variety of groceries and necessities including beer and alcohol.
A neighborhood whole foods with exactly that feel. It suffers from one danger only. You go in to buy one product and come out with ten.
905 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StA neighborhood whole foods with exactly that feel. It suffers from one danger only. You go in to buy one product and come out with ten.