Guidebook for San Francisco
Sightseeing
free and interesting, see how the cable car system works
207 locals recommend
San Francisco Cable Car Museum
1201 Mason Stfree and interesting, see how the cable car system works
Musée Mécanique
Fishermans WharfFun, historic
Cable Car Corner
1099 Powell StRide historic cable car
Marin Headlands
17 Mile Drive
17 Mile DriveEven if you don't do the 17 mile drive the drive down the coast is beautiful
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrFree to go up the observation tour for stunning views
Almost 360' view of San Francisco. Go before sunset and you'll be treated to spectacular sunset and night views of San Francisco
6 locals recommend
Cityscape
333 O'Farrell StAlmost 360' view of San Francisco. Go before sunset and you'll be treated to spectacular sunset and night views of San Francisco
Great wines, and one of the best winery tours around. Sonoma is less crowded than Napa and has award winning wineries
38 locals recommend
Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery
389 4th St EGreat wines, and one of the best winery tours around. Sonoma is less crowded than Napa and has award winning wineries
Spectacular views of San Francisco from one of the highest hills. Also a great hike from the house via hidden stairways that offer their own unique views of The City.
Twin Peaks
Spectacular views of San Francisco from one of the highest hills. Also a great hike from the house via hidden stairways that offer their own unique views of The City.
Food Scene
Orphan Andy's
3991 17th StBreakfast, open 24-hours
495 Castro St
495 Castro Streetbreakfast
Mona Lisa
353 Columbus Avemake reservations to eat in the topless wood-clad 1965 Fiat 600
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyMoss Beach Distillery
140 Beach Waythe ghost of the lady in blue
old time restaurant in the tiny town of Pescadero
good seafood and ask for Olalliberry pie
59 locals recommend
Duarte's Tavern
202 Stage Rdold time restaurant in the tiny town of Pescadero
good seafood and ask for Olalliberry pie
The drive down Pacific Coast Highway (1) is worth it alone, as it is said to be one of the most scenic in the world.
Check out road conditions before you go as highway (1) can be closed due to storm damage.
94 locals recommend
Nepenthe
48510 CA-1The drive down Pacific Coast Highway (1) is worth it alone, as it is said to be one of the most scenic in the world.
Check out road conditions before you go as highway (1) can be closed due to storm damage.
Franciscan Crab Restaurant
The Starlight Room
450 Powell StSunday bufet brunch with a great drag show
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th Sthomemade ice cream
Popular Chinese food restaurant on my block. The owner is usually there cooking and serving her own recipes.
88 locals recommend
Mama Ji's
4416 18th StPopular Chinese food restaurant on my block. The owner is usually there cooking and serving her own recipes.
Vico Cavone
Good Italian restaurant within walking distance of the house
Family Posh Bagel SF
Fresh breakfast and lunch eatery within walking distance of the house
Poesia
4072 18th StGreat food, cozy atmosphere, within walking distance to the house.
Orphan Andy's
3991 17th StTypical American diner open 24 hours
Arts & Culture
A museum about Walt Disney as an artist and an innovator, this is has nothing to do with Disneyland.
Stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge from inside
90 locals recommend
Walt Disney Family Museum
104 Montgomery StA museum about Walt Disney as an artist and an innovator, this is has nothing to do with Disneyland.
Stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge from inside
Parks & Nature
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetEssentials
Mollie Stone's Markets
Local supermarket with a large selection of fresh and packaged foods
Walgreens
1333 Castro StLarge drug store with a 24 hour pharmacy and essentials
Whole Foods Market
High quality supermarket with reasonable priced foods
Everything Else
The fortune cookie was invented in San Francisco and this is a historic factory where fortune cookies are hand made.
They will make a custom fortune cookie for you while you wait
32 locals recommend
Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
56 Ross AlleyThe fortune cookie was invented in San Francisco and this is a historic factory where fortune cookies are hand made.
They will make a custom fortune cookie for you while you wait