Guidebook for Parkside
Food Scene
Sushi Zen
1041 Taraval StTiny good sushi place one block away
Dumpling Specialist
1119-1123 Taraval StGreat takeout soup dumplings and potstickers only one block away
Mr Bread Bakery
1018 Taraval StPork buns and egg tarts only a block away, but cash only!
Banhwich
1105 Taraval StTake away bahn mi - 5 min walk
The Gold Mirror Italian Restaurant
800 Taraval StOld school Italian - 5 min walk
Grubbin'
1404 Taraval StGood sandwiches - 7 min walk
King of Thai Noodle
1541 Taraval StGood Thai takeout - 10 min walk
El Burrito Express
1601 Taraval StBurritos big enough to share - 10 min walk
One-man bakery famous for mochissants, mango sticky rice kouign amann, and other creative baked goods. A local secret spot. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
6 locals recommend
Rolling Out Cafe
1722 Taraval StOne-man bakery famous for mochissants, mango sticky rice kouign amann, and other creative baked goods. A local secret spot. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Burrito Loco
850 Ulloa StDon't miss the chips - 15 min walk
Submarine Center
820 Ulloa StOur favorite sub shop - 15 min walk
Goat Hill Pizza
170 W Portal AveSourdough crust pizza - 17 min walk
Bursa Restaurant
60 W Portal AveMediterranean dining - 15 min walk
Essentials
Safeway
730 Taraval StAll the groceries - 5 min walk awy
Parks & Nature
You can have a nice walk by the beach with a great view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
426 locals recommend
Crissy Field
You can have a nice walk by the beach with a great view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
There is a beautiful nature hike at Lands End with views of the Pacific Ocean and the Golden Gate Bridge.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailThere is a beautiful nature hike at Lands End with views of the Pacific Ocean and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Stow Lake
Rent a paddleboat to ride around the lake
If you like to hike, then ride the ferry to Angel Island and walk all the way to the top for a great view of the whole bay.
51 locals recommend
Angel Island State Park
If you like to hike, then ride the ferry to Angel Island and walk all the way to the top for a great view of the whole bay.
Amazing tall redwood trees. Parking can be difficult unless you go early or late in the day.
660 locals recommend
Muir Woods National Monument
Amazing tall redwood trees. Parking can be difficult unless you go early or late in the day.
Arts & Culture
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrArt museum with interesting architecture
See how the historic cable cars work in this free museum.
207 locals recommend
San Francisco Cable Car Museum
1201 Mason StSee how the historic cable cars work in this free museum.
This is a really fun science museum for kids with a great location right on the water
432 locals recommend
Exploratorium
Green StreetThis is a really fun science museum for kids with a great location right on the water
Getting Around
Public transit goes underground here, so you can get downtown quickly - 15 min walk from the house
12 locals recommend
West Portal Station
Public transit goes underground here, so you can get downtown quickly - 15 min walk from the house