Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
One of the best kept secrets in the city; award-winning Burmese and Thai cuisine and easy to get a table without a reservation.
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Pagan Restaurant
3199 Clement StOne of the best kept secrets in the city; award-winning Burmese and Thai cuisine and easy to get a table without a reservation.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, this Richmond District local serves up HUGE plates of yummy comfort food. Though it is a dive bar, its very family friendly.
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Tee Off Bar & Grill
3129 Clement StreetFeatured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, this Richmond District local serves up HUGE plates of yummy comfort food. Though it is a dive bar, its very family friendly.
Laid back coffee shop that serves up a broad spectrum of breakfast foods, as well as excellent sandwiches. We've know the friendly owner, Jeanette for years.
Garden House Cafe
3117 Clement StLaid back coffee shop that serves up a broad spectrum of breakfast foods, as well as excellent sandwiches. We've know the friendly owner, Jeanette for years.
New Oyaji Restaurant
3123 Clement StA great sushi joint, just around the corner!
Sample the craft brews while taking in a sunset above Ocean Beach, or settle into a comfy Adirondack chair while soaking up live music at the Park Chalet in back.
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Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwySample the craft brews while taking in a sunset above Ocean Beach, or settle into a comfy Adirondack chair while soaking up live music at the Park Chalet in back.
Bike, drive or bus here on Sundays to sample amazing SF cuisine while taking in views of the bay. Great food trucks, a beer garden, and local farmers market surround this enormous lawn.
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Human Rights Campaign Action Center and Store
575 Castro StBike, drive or bus here on Sundays to sample amazing SF cuisine while taking in views of the bay. Great food trucks, a beer garden, and local farmers market surround this enormous lawn.
A must-visit while exploring the waterfront, featuring some of the best food and drink in the city, and a great place to grab something for dinner or a gift for home. Also a farmers market.
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Ferry Building Marketplace
A must-visit while exploring the waterfront, featuring some of the best food and drink in the city, and a great place to grab something for dinner or a gift for home. Also a farmers market.
A must-try if you're in the area. California seafood in a relaxed, family friendly atmosphere, in the heart of the Sausalito marina.
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Fish.
350 Harbor DrA must-try if you're in the area. California seafood in a relaxed, family friendly atmosphere, in the heart of the Sausalito marina.
If you're nearby, you must try a taco "Nick's way". A long time budget-friendly favorite, open all day.
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Nick's Crispy Tacos
3200 BroadwayIf you're nearby, you must try a taco "Nick's way". A long time budget-friendly favorite, open all day.
The best burrito on the west side of town, no contest! I recommend the spinach tortilla, the works, and don't forget to ask for cilantro! A family favorite.
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Gordo Taqueria
1239 9th AveThe best burrito on the west side of town, no contest! I recommend the spinach tortilla, the works, and don't forget to ask for cilantro! A family favorite.
If you're in the Haight, you have to stop in for lunch or dinner. Fantastic meat dishes and a great selection of craft beers. I like the Blue Belle Bitter.
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Magnolia Brewing - Haight
1398 Haight StIf you're in the Haight, you have to stop in for lunch or dinner. Fantastic meat dishes and a great selection of craft beers. I like the Blue Belle Bitter.
I highly recommend Kate's for a cheap, hearty breakfast. Favorites include the bacon cheddar pancakes, berb biscuits, and the chicory coffee. Bring your appetite and $25.
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Kate's Kitchen
471 Haight StreetI highly recommend Kate's for a cheap, hearty breakfast. Favorites include the bacon cheddar pancakes, berb biscuits, and the chicory coffee. Bring your appetite and $25.
Want to try classic American southern barbecue? This is your spot in SF. Bring your appetite.
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Memphis Minnie's BBQ Joint
576 Haight StWant to try classic American southern barbecue? This is your spot in SF. Bring your appetite.
I think the best Pizza in SF, deep dish! Ask for the "Brass Monkey" to get the locals' favorite.
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Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StI think the best Pizza in SF, deep dish! Ask for the "Brass Monkey" to get the locals' favorite.
In my opinion, the best Pizza in SF. Ask politely if they'll hook you up with a "Brass Monkey", a local favorite.
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Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StIn my opinion, the best Pizza in SF. Ask politely if they'll hook you up with a "Brass Monkey", a local favorite.
If you're in the neighborhood, see what a legit taco is all about, right in the heart of San Francisco's Mission district.
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La Taqueria
2889 Mission StIf you're in the neighborhood, see what a legit taco is all about, right in the heart of San Francisco's Mission district.
Hands down, the BEST cup of coffee in San Franisco. The expert baristas here aerate your brew before serving it to you... as fun to watch as is it amazing to drink.
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Philz Coffee
3101 24th StHands down, the BEST cup of coffee in San Franisco. The expert baristas here aerate your brew before serving it to you... as fun to watch as is it amazing to drink.
The most amazing cup of coffee you'll ever have. Or, ask them to boil up some brew in the $20,000 Japanese chemistry set. You'll see what I'm talking about.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StThe most amazing cup of coffee you'll ever have. Or, ask them to boil up some brew in the $20,000 Japanese chemistry set. You'll see what I'm talking about.
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StThe best cup of coffee you'll ever have.
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StA great cup of coffee, in an even better atmosphere.
If you happen to be walking by, and there isn't a huge line down the block, the gods are making this an obvious choice.
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Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk StIf you happen to be walking by, and there isn't a huge line down the block, the gods are making this an obvious choice.
Ike's Place
2239 Market StreetAlso a very popular sandwich joint.
The service is atrocious, and has been for years, but if you're already well-versed in sushi, and would like to venture out into some of the most interesting combinations you'll find anywhere, try it!
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Kabuto Restaurant
5121 Geary BlvdThe service is atrocious, and has been for years, but if you're already well-versed in sushi, and would like to venture out into some of the most interesting combinations you'll find anywhere, try it!
If you're going to splurge on a cupcake anywhere, do it here.
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Kara's Cupcakes Marina
3249 Scott StIf you're going to splurge on a cupcake anywhere, do it here.
In the mood for dim sum? Forget about the dressed up joints on Geary, and tuck in at this local hole-in-the-wall. Order Shanghai dumplings, noodles, and eggplant.
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Shanghai Dumpling King
3319 Balboa StreetIn the mood for dim sum? Forget about the dressed up joints on Geary, and tuck in at this local hole-in-the-wall. Order Shanghai dumplings, noodles, and eggplant.
Walk down to this locals favorite for breakfast, lunch or an afternoon ice cream cone. Nothing to see here; just a good neighborhood vibe.
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Angelina's Deli Cafe
6000 California StWalk down to this locals favorite for breakfast, lunch or an afternoon ice cream cone. Nothing to see here; just a good neighborhood vibe.
Essentials
Loads of easy ready-made and ready-to-make food, right across the street. Open early 'til late everyday.
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Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market
375 32nd AvenueLoads of easy ready-made and ready-to-make food, right across the street. Open early 'til late everyday.
Shopping
Located right across the street, a great place to grab those odds and ends you forgot to pack.
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CVS
1059 Hyde StLocated right across the street, a great place to grab those odds and ends you forgot to pack.
Amazing ice cream. Ask for the "Secret Breakfast" and fall in love with dairy products all over again.
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Humphry Slocombe
Amazing ice cream. Ask for the "Secret Breakfast" and fall in love with dairy products all over again.
Rhea's Deli & Market
800 Valencia StGet your sandwich here. Period.
Entertainment & Activities
A playground, right across the street. Bring the kids out to burn off some steam, and chat with the locals. Walk to the path above the playgroun, and head north, to access the Lands End Trails
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Lincoln Park Golf Course
300 34th AveA playground, right across the street. Bring the kids out to burn off some steam, and chat with the locals. Walk to the path above the playgroun, and head north, to access the Lands End Trails
Kids need a break? Let them bounce off the walls (literally) at this enormous airplane hanger full of trampolines.
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House of Air Trampoline Park
926 Mason StKids need a break? Let them bounce off the walls (literally) at this enormous airplane hanger full of trampolines.
A fun place for kids of all ages to play and learn. They won't want to leave! I recommend grabbing lunch or an afternoon cocktail at Michelin rated Murray Circle at the Cavallo Point Lodge next door
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Bay Area Discovery Museum
557 McReynolds RdA fun place for kids of all ages to play and learn. They won't want to leave! I recommend grabbing lunch or an afternoon cocktail at Michelin rated Murray Circle at the Cavallo Point Lodge next door
Kids of all ages, and adults too, will love this fun science center. A great place to break up the sight seeing routine to laugh and learn together.
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Exploratorium Store
Kids of all ages, and adults too, will love this fun science center. A great place to break up the sight seeing routine to laugh and learn together.
Sightseeing
Even if you don't venture inside, the walk up the hill, through the golf course, is a beauty, as is the view from the top. Head north up 34th Avenue from Clement Street.
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Legion of Honor station
Even if you don't venture inside, the walk up the hill, through the golf course, is a beauty, as is the view from the top. Head north up 34th Avenue from Clement Street.
Incredible views of the GG Bridge, Marin Headlands, Baker Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Access the trail head from the golf course path above the playground. The trail ends at Ocean Beach. 1.5 miles
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Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailIncredible views of the GG Bridge, Marin Headlands, Baker Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Access the trail head from the golf course path above the playground. The trail ends at Ocean Beach. 1.5 miles
Where locals head on sunny days. A small estuary offers inches-deep water for kids to play in safely while you take in the views of the GG Bridge and Headlands. Ask about the neighborhood entrance.
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Baker Beach
Where locals head on sunny days. A small estuary offers inches-deep water for kids to play in safely while you take in the views of the GG Bridge and Headlands. Ask about the neighborhood entrance.
Drive or bike the short distance to one of the world's most famous landmarks. Ask us about activities to do while you're in this area.
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Golden Gate Bridge View Vista Point
Golden Gate BridgeDrive or bike the short distance to one of the world's most famous landmarks. Ask us about activities to do while you're in this area.
Incredible, sweeping views of the Bridge and the city skyline. Bike there in 30 minutes, or drive. And ask us about the hidden gems to explore while you're up there.
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Hawk Hill
Conzelman RoadIncredible, sweeping views of the Bridge and the city skyline. Bike there in 30 minutes, or drive. And ask us about the hidden gems to explore while you're up there.
Take a long walk along the bay to the base of the bridge, spread a blanket out on the enormous lawn, or soak up sun on the beach in this popular locals hangout.
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Crissy Field
Take a long walk along the bay to the base of the bridge, spread a blanket out on the enormous lawn, or soak up sun on the beach in this popular locals hangout.
Come out to watch the surfers, or take in a San Francisco sunset at this popular beach. Break for lunch at the Beach Chalet across the street.
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Ocean Beach
La Playa StCome out to watch the surfers, or take in a San Francisco sunset at this popular beach. Break for lunch at the Beach Chalet across the street.
Tour the park on a bike, or walk 10 minutes south from our place to spread out in one of the numerous meadows. Golden Gate Park is full of little treasures to explore.
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Golden Gate Park
Tour the park on a bike, or walk 10 minutes south from our place to spread out in one of the numerous meadows. Golden Gate Park is full of little treasures to explore.
This is a great place to spend half a day, visiting the penguins, albino alligator, sharks and manta rays, and the huge aquarium downstairs. Also, an excellent ice cream truck next door.
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California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrThis is a great place to spend half a day, visiting the penguins, albino alligator, sharks and manta rays, and the huge aquarium downstairs. Also, an excellent ice cream truck next door.
Everything Else
Take a break from sight-seeing to break a sweat in this popular indoor climbing gym, featuring views of the Golden Gate, bay and city skyline. Day passes and instruction available for all ages.
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Planet Granite San Francisco
924 Mason StTake a break from sight-seeing to break a sweat in this popular indoor climbing gym, featuring views of the Golden Gate, bay and city skyline. Day passes and instruction available for all ages.
Grab a sausage here and take it next door to Toronado for a beer.
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Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission StGrab a sausage here and take it next door to Toronado for a beer.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the biggest beer selections you'll find anywhere. A great crowd, and they'll let you bring food in. Try Rosamunde next door.
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Toronado
547 Haight StOne of the biggest beer selections you'll find anywhere. A great crowd, and they'll let you bring food in. Try Rosamunde next door.