Guidebook for San Francisco
Sightseeing
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment.
207 locals raden deze aan
Kabeltram Museum van San Francisco
1201 Mason StAntique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment.
McElroy Octagon House
2645 Gough StHistorical Place
On a 27-degree angle, this famously crooked street features 8 hairpin turns & landscaped flowerbeds.
345 locals raden deze aan
Lombard Street
Lombard StreetOn a 27-degree angle, this famously crooked street features 8 hairpin turns & landscaped flowerbeds.
It comprises about six square city blocks. San Francisco's Japantown is the largest and oldest such enclave in the United States.
246 locals raden deze aan
Japan Town
It comprises about six square city blocks. San Francisco's Japantown is the largest and oldest such enclave in the United States.
Expansive complex featuring a museum, interactive displays & ships telling the story of sea travel.
44 locals raden deze aan
San Francisco Maritime Museum/Aquatic Park Bathhouse Building
Expansive complex featuring a museum, interactive displays & ships telling the story of sea travel.
Waterfront park featuring a small beach, a maritime museum & a paved path for biking & running.
44 locals raden deze aan
San Francisco Maritime Museum/Aquatic Park Bathhouse Building
Waterfront park featuring a small beach, a maritime museum & a paved path for biking & running.
Bustling public square in the heart of the city surrounded by shops, theaters, hotels & restaurants.
817 locals raden deze aan
Union Square
333 Post StBustling public square in the heart of the city surrounded by shops, theaters, hotels & restaurants.
Painted Ladies
Hayes StreetTourist Attraction
Over 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.
286 locals raden deze aan
Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin StOver 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.
Modern spot for new releases with reserved seating as well as cocktails, craft beer & unique eats.
190 locals raden deze aan
AMC Kabuki 8
1881 Post StModern spot for new releases with reserved seating as well as cocktails, craft beer & unique eats.
This historic Queen Anne Victorian home is open to the public as a museum with docent-led tours.
11 locals raden deze aan
Haas - Lilienthal House
2007 Franklin StThis historic Queen Anne Victorian home is open to the public as a museum with docent-led tours.
Entertainment & Activities
Puppies & picnickers pack this hilltop park, which includes a playground & tennis courts. -
107 locals raden deze aan
Lafayette Park
Washington StreetPuppies & picnickers pack this hilltop park, which includes a playground & tennis courts. -
Drinks & Nightlife
Acclaimed dry-aged steaks served in a posh, wood-paneled dining room, plus live jazz in the bar.
13 locals raden deze aan
Harris'
2100 Van Ness AveAcclaimed dry-aged steaks served in a posh, wood-paneled dining room, plus live jazz in the bar.
Old-school, English-style restaurant serving acclaimed prime rib & martinis since the 1940s.
111 locals raden deze aan
House of Prime Rib
1906 Van Ness AveOld-school, English-style restaurant serving acclaimed prime rib & martinis since the 1940s.
High-end Italian cuisine & wines served in a converted chapel with vaulted, wood-beam ceilings.
19 locals raden deze aan
Acquerello
1722 Polk StHigh-end Italian cuisine & wines served in a converted chapel with vaulted, wood-beam ceilings.
Sleek wood surfaces adorn this neighborhood spot with many TVs & a menu of pizzas & bar bites.
24 locals raden deze aan
The Brick Yard
1787 Union StSleek wood surfaces adorn this neighborhood spot with many TVs & a menu of pizzas & bar bites.
Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.
238 locals raden deze aan
Peet's Coffee
2080 Chestnut StBerkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.
Known for its signature 2-tortilla tacos, this Mexican restaurant also has a vibrant bar scene.
86 locals raden deze aan
Nick's Crispy Tacos
3200 BroadwayKnown for its signature 2-tortilla tacos, this Mexican restaurant also has a vibrant bar scene.
Food Scene
Neighborhood cafe serving creative sandwiches, salads & light bites made with local ingredients.
9 locals raden deze aan
Crave
2164 Polk StreetNeighborhood cafe serving creative sandwiches, salads & light bites made with local ingredients.
Compact coffeehouse also offering tea by the pot, plus sandwiches, salads, wraps & free Wi-Fi.
Notes From Underground
2399 Van Ness AveCompact coffeehouse also offering tea by the pot, plus sandwiches, salads, wraps & free Wi-Fi.
A tiny, modern-looking standby for Northern Italian classics led by gnocci & other housemade pastas
15 locals raden deze aan
Ristorante Milano
1448 Pacific AveA tiny, modern-looking standby for Northern Italian classics led by gnocci & other housemade pastas
Lively Italian eatery serving farm-to-table Roman fare with an inventive twist in a candlelit space.
45 locals raden deze aan
Seven Hills
1896 Hyde StLively Italian eatery serving farm-to-table Roman fare with an inventive twist in a candlelit space.
Corner cafe with coffee & nibbles during the day turns into a candlelit wine bar at night.
56 locals raden deze aan
NOOK
1500 Hyde StCorner cafe with coffee & nibbles during the day turns into a candlelit wine bar at night.
Counter-service spot serving custom burgers made of sustainable ingredients, plus shakes & sides.
156 locals raden deze aan
Roam Artisan Burgers
1785 Union StCounter-service spot serving custom burgers made of sustainable ingredients, plus shakes & sides.
Slice of Switzerland offering fondue & other Swiss staples in a wood-paneled, lodgelike setting.
Matterhorn Restaurant and Bakery
2323 Van Ness AvenueSlice of Switzerland offering fondue & other Swiss staples in a wood-paneled, lodgelike setting.
Casual Chinese eatery serving up a standard array of soups & noodles plus dim sum.
Hunan Empire Restaurant
2001 Union StCasual Chinese eatery serving up a standard array of soups & noodles plus dim sum.
Italian-Mediterranean fare served in an airy room draws locals to this casual wine bar.
22 locals raden deze aan
Ottimista Restaurant & Bar
1838 Union StreetItalian-Mediterranean fare served in an airy room draws locals to this casual wine bar.
The menu at this neighborhood trattoria includes grilled fish & meats, thin-crust pizzas & pasta.
21 locals raden deze aan
Pane e Vino
1715 Union StThe menu at this neighborhood trattoria includes grilled fish & meats, thin-crust pizzas & pasta.
Cozy trattoria offering a range of pasta dishes & other traditional Italian fare.
41 locals raden deze aan
Jackson Fillmore Trattoria
2506 Fillmore StCozy trattoria offering a range of pasta dishes & other traditional Italian fare.
Middle Eastern-Mediterranean spot pairing meze platters & prime people-watching via sidewalk seats.
104 locals raden deze aan
La Mediterranee
2936 College AveMiddle Eastern-Mediterranean spot pairing meze platters & prime people-watching via sidewalk seats.
Candlelit lounge with a red lacquer bar serving global vintages plus cheese & charcuterie plates.
102 locals raden deze aan
Amelie San Francisco
1754 Polk StCandlelit lounge with a red lacquer bar serving global vintages plus cheese & charcuterie plates.
Smoked fish, matzo balls & pastrami make up the traditional Jewish-deli menu at this NYC-style shop.
14 locals raden deze aan
Miller's East Coast Delicatessen
1725 Polk StSmoked fish, matzo balls & pastrami make up the traditional Jewish-deli menu at this NYC-style shop.
Upscale Californian-European restaurant in a polished, bi-level space decked in white & slate.
7 locals raden deze aan
Lord Stanley
2065 Polk StUpscale Californian-European restaurant in a polished, bi-level space decked in white & slate.
Charming cafe for global dishes plus a focus on gourmet prepared meals for takeout & delivery.
Square Meals
2127 Polk StreetCharming cafe for global dishes plus a focus on gourmet prepared meals for takeout & delivery.
Airy, modern tavern with rock 'n' roll vibe for signature spicy shrimp, American menus & a full bar.
Killer Shrimp San Francisco
1516 BroadwayAiry, modern tavern with rock 'n' roll vibe for signature spicy shrimp, American menus & a full bar.
Traditional & creative raw fish plus grilled & fried Japanese dishes served in a casual space.
7 locals raden deze aan
Wasabi & Ginger
2299 Van Ness AveTraditional & creative raw fish plus grilled & fried Japanese dishes served in a casual space.
Shopping
Cafe & deli selling gourmet prepared food & Blue Bottle Coffee targeted to on-the-go clientele.
29 locals raden deze aan
Blue Fog Market
2567 Gough StCafe & deli selling gourmet prepared food & Blue Bottle Coffee targeted to on-the-go clientele.
Sweet & savory crêpes, sandwiches & house specials are served in a rustic setting.
21 locals raden deze aan
The Crepe House
1755 Polk StSweet & savory crêpes, sandwiches & house specials are served in a rustic setting.