Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
good New American food that is always hopping at night yet is somehow still very accessible
71 locals recommend
Rich Table
199 Gough St good New American food that is always hopping at night yet is somehow still very accessible
Nightbird
330 Gough StVery expensive but, in my experience, quite memorable
Revelry Bistro
297 Page Stgood French food; accessible and close
Pläj
333 Fulton StScandinavian food, very nice
Patxi's Pizza
511 Hayes Stgreat lunch spot; deep dish pizza, including by the slice
Smitten Ice Cream
432 Octavia Stbecause who doesn't love wonderful ice cream!
Tsubasa Sushi
429 Gough Sta good sushi option nearby, though there are a few more...
Monsieur Benjamin
451 Gough Stchic French joint on Gough St.
Biergarten
424 Octavia StFor those who need some good beer in their lives!
Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia StGreat, flavorful food. For those who wish to sample a type of cuisine that can't be found everywhere.
114 locals recommend
Burma Love
211 Valencia St Great, flavorful food. For those who wish to sample a type of cuisine that can't be found everywhere.
Little Gem on Grove
400 Grove StGood lunch spot
For something a little different, this coffee shop puts you back in the '50s with its music, ambiance and old-school charm. Grab a milkshake or pancakes. Personally, I'm partial to the avocado and mushroom LT on rye
21 locals recommend
It's Tops Coffee Shop
1801 Market StFor something a little different, this coffee shop puts you back in the '50s with its music, ambiance and old-school charm. Grab a milkshake or pancakes. Personally, I'm partial to the avocado and mushroom LT on rye
Lunchpad
581 Hayes StA cool, inexpensive lunch spot that has good veggie options.
Very convenient for breakfast. Don't forget to try a smoothie. I recommend the blueberry beauty.
76 locals recommend
Stacks
501 Hayes StVery convenient for breakfast. Don't forget to try a smoothie. I recommend the blueberry beauty.
Arts & Culture
San Francisco Symphony
201 Van Ness AveLecture hall with weekly discussions ranging from science, religion, and philosophy
Sydney Goldstein Theater
275 Hayes St Lecture hall with weekly discussions ranging from science, religion, and philosophy
SHN Orpheum Theatre
1192 Market StLandmark theater offering many Broadway shows
Exploratorium
Green Streetfun, spacious science museum
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrCalifornia Institute of Integral Studies
1453 Mission StWell, I am a student here...
San Francisco Railway Museum
77 Steuart StRipley's Believe It or Not!
175 Jefferson StDrinks & Nightlife
Orbit Room
1900 Market Stclose spot for a late-night drink or meal
jazzy piano bar where you can drink and sing (if you're bold or drunk enough)!
80 locals recommend
Martuni's
4 Valencia Streetjazzy piano bar where you can drink and sing (if you're bold or drunk enough)!
Mission District
between 16th and 24th is a happening area most nights
Hazel Southern Bar & Kitchen
1446 Market Stbrand new, interesting whiskey bar with good food to boot
Napa
Of course, one of the best wine regions in the world!
Pause Wine Bar
1666 Market StreetHôtel Biron
45 Rose StFor wine lovers, a nice wine bar with an eclectic menu
Parks & Nature
Patricia’s Green In Hayes Valley
50 Oak St
Golden Gate Park
Ocean Beach
La Playa StEssentials
Safeway
2020 Market St
Nick's Super Market
144 Page StWhole Foods Market
3950 24th StSightseeing
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeCastro Street
Castro StreetHayes Street
Hayes StreetI can't vouch for this from personal experience, but several people have told me it's worth checking out for the views alone
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailI can't vouch for this from personal experience, but several people have told me it's worth checking out for the views alone
Lombard Street
Lombard StreetEntertainment & Activities
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth Stfun area that is usually touristy
Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays Plazacatch a ballgame!
Alcatraz Island
The Fillmore
1805 Geary BlvdFamous music venue that is worth keeping an eye on
A memorable place for putt-putt. They also serve food and alcohol. An enjoyable experience, especially if you have little ones
147 locals recommend
Urban Putt
1096 S Van Ness AveA memorable place for putt-putt. They also serve food and alcohol. An enjoyable experience, especially if you have little ones
Aquarium of the Bay
Beach StreetSan Francisco Zoo
Upper Great Highway