Guidebook to places we love
Food scene
San Francisco has a lot of great cafes and restaurants. We don't suggest selecting a restaurant in a touristy place like Pier 39 or similar places. Some restaurants we recommend are in Potrero Hill within walking distance, but please note there are some hills
A bar, brunch and dinner spot. Great place to go with friends. 3 min walk
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lost Resort
2736 20th StreetA bar, brunch and dinner spot. Great place to go with friends. 3 min walk
French/American restaurant. Healthy, great service, good wine. Great views from Potrero Hill. About 20-25 min walk from the house
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PARKER Potrero
1399 18th StFrench/American restaurant. Healthy, great service, good wine. Great views from Potrero Hill. About 20-25 min walk from the house
Great Peruvian food and full bar restaurant. About 10 min walk from the house
203 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Limón Rotisserie
524 Valencia StGreat Peruvian food and full bar restaurant. About 10 min walk from the house
Bon, Nene
2850 21st StJapanese street food restaurant. 5 min walk
Fresh Mexican Food and drinks. About 25 min by bus
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Papito Hayes
425 Hayes StFresh Mexican Food and drinks. About 25 min by bus
Pizza spot in Potrero Hill. About 20-25 min walk
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Goat Hill Pizza
300 Connecticut StPizza spot in Potrero Hill. About 20-25 min walk
Frozen yogurt on Union Street is a great spot. The street is also known for many restaurants and shopping
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Loving Cup
2043 Polk StFrozen yogurt on Union Street is a great spot. The street is also known for many restaurants and shopping
Awesome breakfast/lunch place. One of the best breakfast places in the city. Please note that there's always a wait. 25 min walk
261 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plow
1299 18th StAwesome breakfast/lunch place. One of the best breakfast places in the city. Please note that there's always a wait. 25 min walk
Very good Thai restaurant, great for take-outs. There are several locations in the city. The closest to the house is at 3189 16th Street
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lers Ros
730 Larkin StVery good Thai restaurant, great for take-outs. There are several locations in the city. The closest to the house is at 3189 16th Street
The best fries in the city, great wine and cocktail selection.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palmer's Tavern
2298 Fillmore StThe best fries in the city, great wine and cocktail selection.
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern food. Great for take-outs or delivery; We have been going there for more than 10 years.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taboun
203 Parnassus AveMediterranean, Middle Eastern food. Great for take-outs or delivery; We have been going there for more than 10 years.
Mr. Pizza Man
2680 22nd StThe closest pizza to the house, 2 min walk.
Two Sons' Sandwiches
2249 17th StGreat, fresh sandwiches, 12 min walk
The best Mediterranean cafe in the city; We have been going there for 15 years.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taboun
203 Parnassus AveThe best Mediterranean cafe in the city; We have been going there for 15 years.
Great Mexican fast food spot, very popular, 3 min walk
115 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Metate
2406 Bryant StGreat Mexican fast food spot, very popular, 3 min walk
Super popular local cafe, many food choices, 6 min walk
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Atlas Cafe
3049 20th StSuper popular local cafe, many food choices, 6 min walk
Neighborhoods
There are many spots you can visit in this district. We recommend checking out Valencia St., Only a few blocks away; this street is known for great restaurants and cafes.
Dolores Park is one of the most popular local spots between the Mission District and the Castro/Noe Valley neighborhoods. On sunny afternoons people flock to the park to play, picnic, lounge, walk their dogs, and enjoy spectacular views of the city's skyline and beyond.
355 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mission District
There are many spots you can visit in this district. We recommend checking out Valencia St., Only a few blocks away; this street is known for great restaurants and cafes.
Dolores Park is one of the most popular local spots between the Mission District and the Castro/Noe Valley neighborhoods. On sunny afternoons people flock to the park to play, picnic, lounge, walk their dogs, and enjoy spectacular views of the city's skyline and beyond.
This is a neighborhood with great city views and many hills. You will find many local restaurants and cafes on the 18th St between Connecticut and Mississippi St.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Potrero Hill
This is a neighborhood with great city views and many hills. You will find many local restaurants and cafes on the 18th St between Connecticut and Mississippi St.
The neighborhood is most famous for Lombard Street, where the roadway has eight sharp turns (or switchbacks) that have earned the street the distinction of being "the most crooked street in the world." As it is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the city, this section of the neighborhood is frequently crowded with tourists. Tourists also frequent the cable car line along Hyde Street, lined with many restaurants and shops.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Russian Hill
The neighborhood is most famous for Lombard Street, where the roadway has eight sharp turns (or switchbacks) that have earned the street the distinction of being "the most crooked street in the world." As it is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the city, this section of the neighborhood is frequently crowded with tourists. Tourists also frequent the cable car line along Hyde Street, lined with many restaurants and shops.
Sightseeing
San Francisco has a lot of fog. Please visit places with great views on clear days, e.g., Golden Gate Bridge, Crissy Field, or other areas with views.
Crissy Field in San Francisco has a beach and trail along SF's northern waterfront. You can spend some time relaxing on the beach, biking, running, a must-see place when you are in the city
426 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crissy Field
Crissy Field in San Francisco has a beach and trail along SF's northern waterfront. You can spend some time relaxing on the beach, biking, running, a must-see place when you are in the city
Beautiful views of the city and Golden Gate Bridge. Make sure to visit on a clear day.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vista Point
Beautiful views of the city and Golden Gate Bridge. Make sure to visit on a clear day.
Playa Baker
Seventy feet above the Grand Hall, the Park runs the entire length of the Transit Center’s nearly four-block stretch. Home to 600 trees and 16,000 plants arranged in 13 different botanical feature areas, the newest public Park in the San Francisco Bay Area is for the benefit and enjoyment of all, and there’s nothing else like it anywhere.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Salesforce
425 Mission StSeventy feet above the Grand Hall, the Park runs the entire length of the Transit Center’s nearly four-block stretch. Home to 600 trees and 16,000 plants arranged in 13 different botanical feature areas, the newest public Park in the San Francisco Bay Area is for the benefit and enjoyment of all, and there’s nothing else like it anywhere.
Parque Buena Vista
Parque Mission Dolores
19th StreetWalking or biking on the bridge is a great way to see the city and bay views.
1321 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puente Golden Gate
Golden Gate BridgeWalking or biking on the bridge is a great way to see the city and bay views.
Recommend taking a ferry to Sausalito around 11 AM and returning during the sunset. Beautiful views of the city and the bay.
317 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sausalito
Recommend taking a ferry to Sausalito around 11 AM and returning during the sunset. Beautiful views of the city and the bay.
Consejos para la ciudad
Antes de que te vayas
Alcatraz
Alcatraz tour dates can sell out days or weeks in advance. Make sure to plan your visit.