Guidebook for San Francisco
Shopping
Great place to shop, eat, and a must if you're going to San Francisco
817 locals recommend
Union Square
333 Post StGreat place to shop, eat, and a must if you're going to San Francisco
Great vintage clothing shop. Awesome selection, check this place out on your way to Gioia Pizzeria
6 locals recommend
ReLove
1815 Polk StGreat vintage clothing shop. Awesome selection, check this place out on your way to Gioia Pizzeria
After a late night you'll be craving one of these donuts. They're open 24 hours and make fresh donuts, even at 1 am.
71 locals recommend
Bob's Donuts and Pastries
1621 Polk StAfter a late night you'll be craving one of these donuts. They're open 24 hours and make fresh donuts, even at 1 am.
MAC
170 O'Farrell StDefinitely worth seeing if you're interested in shopping.
Also worth a stop if you're interested in shopping. It's located in the huge Westfield Shopping Mall, so there's plenty of other stores to check out.
15 locals recommend
Nordstrom San Francisco Centre
865 Market StAlso worth a stop if you're interested in shopping. It's located in the huge Westfield Shopping Mall, so there's plenty of other stores to check out.
Isotope - The Comic Book Lounge
326 Fell StAwesome comic book store. Definitely worth checking out.
While traveling around in the mission, this is a spot you should check out. Great comic book store.
Mission: Comics & Art
2250 Mission StWhile traveling around in the mission, this is a spot you should check out. Great comic book store.
One of the coolest and most "San Francisco" stores you could ever hope to see. If you're in the Mission District, check this place out.
133 locals recommend
Paxton Gate
824 Valencia StOne of the coolest and most "San Francisco" stores you could ever hope to see. If you're in the Mission District, check this place out.
Paxton Gate Curiosities
766 Valencia StCoolest toy store for kids. Period.
Mission Thrift
2330 Mission StAwesome thrift store. Gotta check it out.
Accident and Artifact
381 Valencia StCool store selling oddities and curiosities.
Community Thrift
623 Valencia StAnother great thrift store in Mission District.
Amazing place to get some incredible chocolate desserts. Definitely a must go to if you're in the area.
152 locals recommend
Dandelion Chocolate
740 Valencia StAmazing place to get some incredible chocolate desserts. Definitely a must go to if you're in the area.
Eclectic book store with plenty of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, and Mystery books. If you're a fan of any of those genre's, you need to go here.
13 locals recommend
Borderlands Books
1740 Valencia StEclectic book store with plenty of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, and Mystery books. If you're a fan of any of those genre's, you need to go here.
The headquarters of the famous Chrome bag. If you're a fan, check this place out.
Chrome Industries - The Mission
962 Valencia StThe headquarters of the famous Chrome bag. If you're a fan, check this place out.
Off the beaten path quite a bit, but definitely worth seeing if you're into gardening and want to see an amazing oasis. This store is chock full of all kinds of succulents and a cool coffee shop.
55 locals recommend
Flora Grubb Gardens
1634 Jerrold AveOff the beaten path quite a bit, but definitely worth seeing if you're into gardening and want to see an amazing oasis. This store is chock full of all kinds of succulents and a cool coffee shop.
My favorite thrift/ vintage clothing store in all of San Francisco. If you are in the Haight district, check it out.
28 locals recommend
Wasteland
1660 Haight StMy favorite thrift/ vintage clothing store in all of San Francisco. If you are in the Haight district, check it out.
Record store filled to the brim with all kinds of records. Check it out.
79 locals recommend
Amoeba Music
1855 Haight StRecord store filled to the brim with all kinds of records. Check it out.
Sightseeing
Great place to see in San Francisco. Head to Fort Mason Center and on towards Crissy Field if you want to view the beautiful coast of SF as well as Golden Gate Bridge.
713 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StGreat place to see in San Francisco. Head to Fort Mason Center and on towards Crissy Field if you want to view the beautiful coast of SF as well as Golden Gate Bridge.
It's one block away from the apartment, so definitely worth seeing. A great church with lots of history.
165 locals recommend
Grace Cathedral
1100 California StIt's one block away from the apartment, so definitely worth seeing. A great church with lots of history.
Really cool museum that tells the story of this awesome part of the city: the iconic cable car.
207 locals recommend
San Francisco Cable Car Museum
1201 Mason StReally cool museum that tells the story of this awesome part of the city: the iconic cable car.
Sometimes called Watermelon Hill, this is the steepest hill that you can drive on in all of SF. It's called Watermelon Hill because David Letterman rolled watermelons down it on his show in 1996
1165 Filbert St
Sometimes called Watermelon Hill, this is the steepest hill that you can drive on in all of SF. It's called Watermelon Hill because David Letterman rolled watermelons down it on his show in 1996
Grab some ice cream from Bi-Rite nearby and relax in the park. Or grab something to drink, some cheese, bread, and meat and have a small picnic.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetGrab some ice cream from Bi-Rite nearby and relax in the park. Or grab something to drink, some cheese, bread, and meat and have a small picnic.
Check out this historical place in Golden Gate Park. Grab some bread, cheese, and meats to have a small picnic here.
23 locals recommend
Hippie Hill
Check out this historical place in Golden Gate Park. Grab some bread, cheese, and meats to have a small picnic here.
Yes there are real bison here in SF. Check out their story and why they are in the city when you see them in GG Park.
67 locals recommend
Bison Paddock
1237 John F Kennedy DrYes there are real bison here in SF. Check out their story and why they are in the city when you see them in GG Park.
After you're done eating dinner at the Cliff House check out the Sutro Baths.
246 locals recommend
Sutro Baths
1004 Point Lobos AveAfter you're done eating dinner at the Cliff House check out the Sutro Baths.
Food Scene
Sweet Woodruff
798 Sutter StreetAwesome place to get some great food.
Jane on Larkin
925 Larkin StAwesome little Coffee shop not too far off. Love this place!
Farm : Table
754 Post StGreat little spot to get some awesome coffee and good food.
Serving local Four Barrel Coffee. Definitely a cool little spot on your way to Kearny street shops.
Foundation Cafe
335 Kearny StServing local Four Barrel Coffee. Definitely a cool little spot on your way to Kearny street shops.
Gioia Pizzeria
2240 Polk StreetAmazing restaurant. A must go to in San Francisco.
Awesome Indian/ Pakistani food. Even if you haven't tried those types of food before, definitely check this place out. Order at the front and they'll bring your food out, pay when you're done.
41 locals recommend
Shalimar Restaurant
532 Jones StAwesome Indian/ Pakistani food. Even if you haven't tried those types of food before, definitely check this place out. Order at the front and they'll bring your food out, pay when you're done.
Mymy
1500 California StGet breakfast here, it's a great spot and awesome way to start the day.
Great spot to get some awesome sausages and hot dogs. Check this restaurant's appearance on Diner's, Drive In's, and Dive's on the Food Network.
9 locals recommend
Show Dogs
1020 Market StreetGreat spot to get some awesome sausages and hot dogs. Check this restaurant's appearance on Diner's, Drive In's, and Dive's on the Food Network.
Believed to be the 3rd oldest continuously running restaurant in the US, Tadich is a must eat restaurant in San Francisco. On the more expensive side, this place is well worth the money.
36 locals recommend
Tadich Grill
240 California StBelieved to be the 3rd oldest continuously running restaurant in the US, Tadich is a must eat restaurant in San Francisco. On the more expensive side, this place is well worth the money.
Another great place to eat. A little on the pricey side, but definitely worth the money and the view.
10 locals recommend
Sens
4 Embarcadero CtrAnother great place to eat. A little on the pricey side, but definitely worth the money and the view.
The Slanted Door
Ferry BuildingGreat place to eat, located inside the Ferry Building.
Incredible coffee. Try their Louisiana Iced Coffee. Also located inside the Ferry Building.
373 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StIncredible coffee. Try their Louisiana Iced Coffee. Also located inside the Ferry Building.
Smitten Ice Cream
432 Octavia StAmazing Ice Cream. This is far better than gelato, trust me.
Patxi's Pizza
511 Hayes StIncredible Chicago style deep dish pizza. Come hungry.
Another incredible deep dish pizza experience. This is my personal favorite pizza spot.
360 locals recommend
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StAnother incredible deep dish pizza experience. This is my personal favorite pizza spot.
Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission StClassic Taqueria. Definitely worth trying.
Awesome burritos. Incredible Steak and other meats from 4505 Meats.
187 locals recommend
The Little Chihuahua
292 Divisadero StAwesome burritos. Incredible Steak and other meats from 4505 Meats.
If you're interested in dinner and a movie, look no further than Foreign Cinema. Incredible food and a flick. A little on the pricey side, great food though.
343 locals recommend
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StIf you're interested in dinner and a movie, look no further than Foreign Cinema. Incredible food and a flick. A little on the pricey side, great food though.
Amazing local coffee shop. If you're in the Mission District you have to check this place out.
348 locals recommend
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StAmazing local coffee shop. If you're in the Mission District you have to check this place out.
Another location of some amazing deep dish pizza. Incredible place. Come hungry.
360 locals recommend
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StAnother location of some amazing deep dish pizza. Incredible place. Come hungry.
Escape From New York Pizza
1737 Haight StGreat Pizza. Even late.
Once you've traveled through Golden Gate Park, eat dinner at the historic Cliff House.
285 locals recommend
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos AveOnce you've traveled through Golden Gate Park, eat dinner at the historic Cliff House.
Tanpopo
Awesome place to eat ramen. Incredible restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mikkeller Bar
34 Mason StAn amazing bar definitely worth your trip while in San Francisco.
Not much beats this place on a hot day in the afternoon. Afterwards check out the many shops on Hayes Street.
114 locals recommend
Biergarten
424 Octavia StNot much beats this place on a hot day in the afternoon. Afterwards check out the many shops on Hayes Street.
The Valencia Room
647 Valencia StGreat spot to get a drink if you're in the area.
Awesome restaurant and brewery. A must see if you're in the area.
177 locals recommend
Magnolia Brewing - Haight
1398 Haight StAwesome restaurant and brewery. A must see if you're in the area.
If you're into live jazz, this is the spot. Come down to the Haight district and check this place out.
101 locals recommend
Club Deluxe
1511 Haight StIf you're into live jazz, this is the spot. Come down to the Haight district and check this place out.
The Alembic
1725 Haight StGreat bar if you're in the area.
Toronado
547 Haight StAmazing bar with cool selection. Worth checking this place out.
Everything Else
If you're into vintage magazines, posters, and any other kind of random things, this is an awesome place to check out if you're getting coffee nearby.
Magazine
920 Larkin StIf you're into vintage magazines, posters, and any other kind of random things, this is an awesome place to check out if you're getting coffee nearby.
This has it all, coffee (Blue Bottle), restaurants, little shops, overall you have to check this place out.
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
This has it all, coffee (Blue Bottle), restaurants, little shops, overall you have to check this place out.
Awesome desserts. If you have room leftover after dinner, and seeing Smitten Ice Cream, check this place out.
21 locals recommend
Miette
449 Octavia StAwesome desserts. If you have room leftover after dinner, and seeing Smitten Ice Cream, check this place out.
Great spot in San Francisco. Check out the amazing places to shop and eat in this area.
246 locals recommend
Japan Town
Great spot in San Francisco. Check out the amazing places to shop and eat in this area.
Essentials
A little more than a block away, if you're looking for groceries this is the spot to go.
395 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
401 Bay StA little more than a block away, if you're looking for groceries this is the spot to go.
Right next to Trader Joe's, if you need pretty much anything CVS is where to go. From Band Aids to QTips, this store has it all.
124 locals recommend
CVS
1059 Hyde StRight next to Trader Joe's, if you need pretty much anything CVS is where to go. From Band Aids to QTips, this store has it all.
Grab something to drink, some cheese, bread, and meat and have a small picnic in Dolores Park. Or grab some ice cream as well from the Bi-Rite creamery.
651 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StGrab something to drink, some cheese, bread, and meat and have a small picnic in Dolores Park. Or grab some ice cream as well from the Bi-Rite creamery.
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StAwesome ice cream. Super close to Dolores Park.
Grab some food for a picnic and head over to Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.
664 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island StGrab some food for a picnic and head over to Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park.
Entertainment & Activities
If soda pop is your thing, then this is your store. This store is filled with all kinds of soda pop you've never heard of, and plenty of soda you have heard of. Check it out.
11 locals recommend
The Laundry
3359 26th StIf soda pop is your thing, then this is your store. This store is filled with all kinds of soda pop you've never heard of, and plenty of soda you have heard of. Check it out.
Koret Playground
An incredible children's playground. Gotta take the kiddos here.