Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Nopalito
306 Broderick StGreat organic Mexican food with a twist. Try the carnitas!
Bean Bag Cafe
601 Divisadero StCasual cafe for crepes, salads and breakfast food. Cash only.
Ragazza
311 Divisadero StGourmet pizza.
Ziryab
528 Divisadero StreetMediterranean grill.
Bar Crudo
655 Divisadero StOysters & sushi.
Thai food. I think they tend towards the milder side so if you like spicy, tell them to kick it up a notch.
8 locals recommend
Mangrove Thai Kitchen
312 Divisadero StThai food. I think they tend towards the milder side so if you like spicy, tell them to kick it up a notch.
Herbivore
531 Divisadero Street100% vegetarian.
Tsunami Panhandle
1306 Fulton StFine dining sushi, with a wide selection of sake.
SushiRaw
Less expensive sushi than Tsunami, but still good.
Arts & Culture
The Independent
628 Divisadero StSmall music venue with indie musicians.
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrGreat museum in Golden Gate Park, about a 30 min. walk away.
Has a ton of interesting science exhibits, plus a planetarium. Next to the DeYoung museum, so you could do both in the same day.
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrHas a ton of interesting science exhibits, plus a planetarium. Next to the DeYoung museum, so you could do both in the same day.
Drinks & Nightlife
Madrone Art Bar
500 Divisadero StGreat place for a cocktail and music.
Toronado
547 Haight StA beer lover's dream, with dozens of beers on draft.
Local organic Californian. They fill up with reservations way ahead, but you can get lucky with open seating at the communal table.
504 locals recommend
Nopa
560 Divisadero StLocal organic Californian. They fill up with reservations way ahead, but you can get lucky with open seating at the communal table.
Cocktail bar with a mellow vibe and food. I think they still have a pool table, but not sure...
64 locals recommend
Fly
762 Divisadero StCocktail bar with a mellow vibe and food. I think they still have a pool table, but not sure...
Beer joint with a couple pool tables. Make sure you know where the short que stick is though since there's not much room...
99 locals recommend
The Page
298 Divisadero StBeer joint with a couple pool tables. Make sure you know where the short que stick is though since there's not much room...
Good wine in a chill atmosphere, right across the street.
43 locals recommend
Vinyl Coffee and Wine Bar
359 Divisadero StGood wine in a chill atmosphere, right across the street.
Magnolia Brewing - Haight
1398 Haight StLocal brewery.
Club Deluxe
1511 Haight StPizza, cocktails & jazz.
Everything Else
For a nice walk or run, go through the panhandle and keep going west through Golden Gate Park. Starts on the other side of the Department of Motor Vehicles.
43 locals recommend
The Panhandle
For a nice walk or run, go through the panhandle and keep going west through Golden Gate Park. Starts on the other side of the Department of Motor Vehicles.
LiveFit gym offers exercise equipment, classes, massage, chiropractic, acupuncture and facials.
301 Fell St
301 Fell StreetLiveFit gym offers exercise equipment, classes, massage, chiropractic, acupuncture and facials.
Essentials
If you need a few things, the grocery store downstairs is very convenient! The DeLessio side of the store has hot prepared food for takeout too.
122 locals recommend
Falletti Foods
308 Broderick StIf you need a few things, the grocery store downstairs is very convenient! The DeLessio side of the store has hot prepared food for takeout too.
If you're doing a lot of grocery shopping, and you have a car, Safeway is much more cost-effective than Faletti's.
416 locals recommend
Safeway
2020 Market StIf you're doing a lot of grocery shopping, and you have a car, Safeway is much more cost-effective than Faletti's.
Bi-Rite is an SF staple for high-end groceries, delicious made-to-order sandwiches, and mainly their unique ice cream flavors.
8 locals recommend
550 Divisadero St
Bi-Rite is an SF staple for high-end groceries, delicious made-to-order sandwiches, and mainly their unique ice cream flavors.
Sightseeing
Classic tourist attraction, with famous clam chowder at multiple restaurants.
713 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StClassic tourist attraction, with famous clam chowder at multiple restaurants.
1099 Lombard St
1099 Lombard StreetDrive down the crookedest street in the world!
A must-see for any tourist! Beautiful scenic views on either side of the bridge, and you can drive, bike or walk across.
1321 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeA must-see for any tourist! Beautiful scenic views on either side of the bridge, and you can drive, bike or walk across.
The audio tour of this former prison is fascinating, and the night tour is "the most complete". Best to reserve your tickets online (https://www.alcatrazcruises.com) a few days ahead of time.
503 locals recommend
Alcatraz Island
The audio tour of this former prison is fascinating, and the night tour is "the most complete". Best to reserve your tickets online (https://www.alcatrazcruises.com) a few days ahead of time.
Muir Woods is located 12 miles (19 km) north of San Francisco, and has 554 protected acres of gorgeous ancient Redwood forests. Makes for a wonderful relaxing walk one day.
134 locals recommend
Muir Woods Visitor Center
1 Muir Woods RdMuir Woods is located 12 miles (19 km) north of San Francisco, and has 554 protected acres of gorgeous ancient Redwood forests. Makes for a wonderful relaxing walk one day.