SF Sunset Escape Guidebook
Food scene
One of the top spots in all of San Francisco for their breakfast sandwich. Grab and go, with some fresh coffee or one of their other delightful pastries, right to Ocean Beach down the street.
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Devil's Teeth Baking Company
3876 Noriega StOne of the top spots in all of San Francisco for their breakfast sandwich. Grab and go, with some fresh coffee or one of their other delightful pastries, right to Ocean Beach down the street.
Fantastic Chinese bakery, small, homemade, could be a line. We covet their Portuguese Egg Tarts (crisp, light, sweet), probably the best in the entire Bay Area. Bring cash.
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Mr Bread Bakery
1018 Taraval StFantastic Chinese bakery, small, homemade, could be a line. We covet their Portuguese Egg Tarts (crisp, light, sweet), probably the best in the entire Bay Area. Bring cash.
If you love All You Can Eat hot pot, this place is for you and within walking distance. Tip - Join their Waiting List online via Yelp, so you get ahead of the crowd.
Fiery Hot Pot Buffet
1626 Taraval StIf you love All You Can Eat hot pot, this place is for you and within walking distance. Tip - Join their Waiting List online via Yelp, so you get ahead of the crowd.
There are a lot of dumpling places on nearby Taraval Street, but we think this place has the best dumplings and noodles. It's a small space, but definitely recommend the Xian Cold Noodle. Craveable.
Happy Family Gourmet Inc
1042 Taraval StreetThere are a lot of dumpling places on nearby Taraval Street, but we think this place has the best dumplings and noodles. It's a small space, but definitely recommend the Xian Cold Noodle. Craveable.
Freshly made empanadas, including vegetarian varieties. Prepared to order, baked or fried. Great snacks to take while you walk or head to Ocean Beach.
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CHALOS
2240 Taraval StFreshly made empanadas, including vegetarian varieties. Prepared to order, baked or fried. Great snacks to take while you walk or head to Ocean Beach.
STIX
1353 Taraval StreetKorean Corndogs, Boba and snacks. Definitely one to pose with.
Fantastic gelato, with a mix of tropical flavors such as durian, guava and lychee, alongside traditional favorites such as chocolate, strawberry and coffee. You can get 2-flavors in the small scoop, definitely the way to go!
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Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream
1447 Taraval StFantastic gelato, with a mix of tropical flavors such as durian, guava and lychee, alongside traditional favorites such as chocolate, strawberry and coffee. You can get 2-flavors in the small scoop, definitely the way to go!
Another great local ice cream spot. Polly Ann features a large assortment of flavors, including creative traditional flavors and mixes as well as tropical flavors, such as durian.
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Polly Ann Ice Cream
3138 Noriega StAnother great local ice cream spot. Polly Ann features a large assortment of flavors, including creative traditional flavors and mixes as well as tropical flavors, such as durian.
This popular local spot on Irving Street features Chinese and Vietnamese barbeque and noodles. Their roasted duck is to die for (and the rice plate is only $11.00 USD), and their bowls of pho are huge. If you see a line, don't worry, they move fast.
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Lam Hoa Thuan
2337 Irving StThis popular local spot on Irving Street features Chinese and Vietnamese barbeque and noodles. Their roasted duck is to die for (and the rice plate is only $11.00 USD), and their bowls of pho are huge. If you see a line, don't worry, they move fast.
Your walkable fix for Mexican food. Burritos, tacos, quesadillas, whatever you crave, they will make it to order.
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El Burrito Express
1601 Taraval StYour walkable fix for Mexican food. Burritos, tacos, quesadillas, whatever you crave, they will make it to order.
Lou's is a San Francisco secret for those in the know. Their sandwiches are huge and delicious. Fortunately this location usually has less of a line that their original one on Geary. Order ahead, walk on up and pick up to go. You can't go wrong.
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Lou's Cafe
1508 Taraval StLou's is a San Francisco secret for those in the know. Their sandwiches are huge and delicious. Fortunately this location usually has less of a line that their original one on Geary. Order ahead, walk on up and pick up to go. You can't go wrong.
If you're looking to try great local coffee, this is the place.
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Andytown Coffee Roasters
3655 Lawton StIf you're looking to try great local coffee, this is the place.
Craving a cocktail, or some sliders to go with, check them out. Plus they are located right next to Marco Polo for gelato. There is outside seating for both as well, if desired.
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Lost and Found
1439 Taraval StCraving a cocktail, or some sliders to go with, check them out. Plus they are located right next to Marco Polo for gelato. There is outside seating for both as well, if desired.
This place on Irving Street is known for their pineapple buns and gets super crowded, like crazy crowded. Just factor in that you're going to be waiting in line, even if you order in advance. Try the ones with the slabs of butter, yeah.
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Pineapple King Bakery
1915 Irving StThis place on Irving Street is known for their pineapple buns and gets super crowded, like crazy crowded. Just factor in that you're going to be waiting in line, even if you order in advance. Try the ones with the slabs of butter, yeah.
Sightseeing
We visit as often as we can, since it's nearby. A great place to walk on the sand, feel the surf wash over your feet, hear the waves and relax.
Definitely not for swimming, though, unless you are a surfer. There is a strong riptide and the water is cold so be careful.
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Ocean Beach
La Playa StWe visit as often as we can, since it's nearby. A great place to walk on the sand, feel the surf wash over your feet, hear the waves and relax.
Definitely not for swimming, though, unless you are a surfer. There is a strong riptide and the water is cold so be careful.
Walking, running or biking, Lake Merced is just beautiful. You can stroll just a small part or walk the approximately 4.5 miles around the entire lake. Easy parking in multiple locations. This is also home to Harding Park Golf Course.
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Parque del Lago Merced
Walking, running or biking, Lake Merced is just beautiful. You can stroll just a small part or walk the approximately 4.5 miles around the entire lake. Easy parking in multiple locations. This is also home to Harding Park Golf Course.
You could literally spend a full week here just exploring. Golden Gate Park has plenty of attractions like the De Young Museum, Academy of Sciences (a natural history, planetarium, aquarium, and science museum all in one), and the Japanese Tea Garden. GG Park also holds events and music festivals throughout the year like Outside Lands and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. And if you're just looking for a place to lay down on the grass and relax, there are spots everywhere.
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Parque Golden Gate
You could literally spend a full week here just exploring. Golden Gate Park has plenty of attractions like the De Young Museum, Academy of Sciences (a natural history, planetarium, aquarium, and science museum all in one), and the Japanese Tea Garden. GG Park also holds events and music festivals throughout the year like Outside Lands and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. And if you're just looking for a place to lay down on the grass and relax, there are spots everywhere.
Only a mile away and open daily, definitely worth a trip if you have never been. Plus the Zoo is adjacent to Ocean Beach!
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Zoológico de San Francisco
Upper Great HighwayOnly a mile away and open daily, definitely worth a trip if you have never been. Plus the Zoo is adjacent to Ocean Beach!
If you visit during the summer, the free concert series takes place every Sunday. You should reserve online early though, since Covid restrictions have changed protocols for attendees. Stern Grove and Pine Lake Park are otherwise another great walking area to hike and explore.
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Stern Grove Concert Meadow
Wawona StreetIf you visit during the summer, the free concert series takes place every Sunday. You should reserve online early though, since Covid restrictions have changed protocols for attendees. Stern Grove and Pine Lake Park are otherwise another great walking area to hike and explore.
If you visit the De Young Museum in Golden Gate Park, your ticket will also include the Legion of Honor. This is a fantastic museum parched on a breathtaking bluff overlooking the Presidio and Land's End. Can't miss.
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Legión de Honor
100 34th AveIf you visit the De Young Museum in Golden Gate Park, your ticket will also include the Legion of Honor. This is a fantastic museum parched on a breathtaking bluff overlooking the Presidio and Land's End. Can't miss.
One of the best trails in SF, in the nearby Richmond District. Not too long, but you will not see more dramatic views than here, including of the Golden Gate Bridge. There are points where the city completely disappears and all you have are the amazing water vistas. The hike can also start or end at Sutro Park, depending on which area you start, and is also highly recommended. Check out where the Sutro Baths (saltwater swimming pool) used to be until they were closed and nature took them back.
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Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailOne of the best trails in SF, in the nearby Richmond District. Not too long, but you will not see more dramatic views than here, including of the Golden Gate Bridge. There are points where the city completely disappears and all you have are the amazing water vistas. The hike can also start or end at Sutro Park, depending on which area you start, and is also highly recommended. Check out where the Sutro Baths (saltwater swimming pool) used to be until they were closed and nature took them back.
Neighborhoods
Don't miss a visit to the Presidio if you've never been. For anyone who likes nature, or military history, it's quite simply stunning. There are trails and beaches and discoveries galore. Recommend bringing layers, though, as the weather in SF can always change. There is also a public golf course.
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Presidio of San Francisco
Don't miss a visit to the Presidio if you've never been. For anyone who likes nature, or military history, it's quite simply stunning. There are trails and beaches and discoveries galore. Recommend bringing layers, though, as the weather in SF can always change. There is also a public golf course.
A funky and upscale stretch of shops and eateries. Easy access via MUNI public transportation. Jump on the L Taraval at the Taraval/30th Ave stop (heading away from the beach) and get off at the Ulloa Street/Claremont Street stop. You're right there.
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West Portal
A funky and upscale stretch of shops and eateries. Easy access via MUNI public transportation. Jump on the L Taraval at the Taraval/30th Ave stop (heading away from the beach) and get off at the Ulloa Street/Claremont Street stop. You're right there.
This is San Francisco's other Chinatown in the nearby Richmond District, packed with diverse restaurants, shops and businesses. Note: There are two distinct sections: 1) Starting at Arguello in the Inner Richmond, and 2) Centering around 25th Avenue in the Outer Richmond. Both are worth exploring.
Clement Street
Clement StreetThis is San Francisco's other Chinatown in the nearby Richmond District, packed with diverse restaurants, shops and businesses. Note: There are two distinct sections: 1) Starting at Arguello in the Inner Richmond, and 2) Centering around 25th Avenue in the Outer Richmond. Both are worth exploring.
Shopping
If you're looking for some retail therapy, want to go to the gym or see a movie, Stonestown has it all. Home to tons of shops including an Apple Store, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and a Target. There is also a really nice movie theater (recliner seats with folding dining table anyone!) and a variety of interesting restaurants.
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Stonestown Galleria
3251 20th AveIf you're looking for some retail therapy, want to go to the gym or see a movie, Stonestown has it all. Home to tons of shops including an Apple Store, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and a Target. There is also a really nice movie theater (recliner seats with folding dining table anyone!) and a variety of interesting restaurants.
Nothing exciting here, but proximity. If you need supplies, a pharmacy or a Starbucks, Safeway is not that far away on Noriega and 30th Avenue. Tip: If you're driving, there is a ton of easy parking on their rooftop.
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Safeway
2350 Noriega StNothing exciting here, but proximity. If you need supplies, a pharmacy or a Starbucks, Safeway is not that far away on Noriega and 30th Avenue. Tip: If you're driving, there is a ton of easy parking on their rooftop.
Conveniences
There is a coin-operated laundromat 2-blocks away at 2222 Taraval Street if needed.
Taraval Launderland
2222 Taraval StreetThere is a coin-operated laundromat 2-blocks away at 2222 Taraval Street if needed.
Located just 2-blocks away at 2222 Taraval Street in case you need anything. Open 24-hours.
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7-Eleven
2222 Taraval StLocated just 2-blocks away at 2222 Taraval Street in case you need anything. Open 24-hours.
Vegan/Vegetarian
For vegan and vegetarian diners, Greens is one of San Francisco's most well known restaurants. Located down by the water in Fort Mason, the food is always seasonal, fresh, exciting and eclectic. Reservations highly recommended.
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Greens
2 Marina BlvdFor vegan and vegetarian diners, Greens is one of San Francisco's most well known restaurants. Located down by the water in Fort Mason, the food is always seasonal, fresh, exciting and eclectic. Reservations highly recommended.
4300 Judah Street - Sunset District
A vegan coffee bar and kitchen very close (1-block away in fact) to beautiful Ocean Beach. A great place for breakfast, brunch and lunch either before or after a nice walk on the beach, or to take down to the beach.
Beach'N SF
4300 Judah Street - Sunset District
A vegan coffee bar and kitchen very close (1-block away in fact) to beautiful Ocean Beach. A great place for breakfast, brunch and lunch either before or after a nice walk on the beach, or to take down to the beach.
401 Irving Street (@ 5th Avenue) - Inner Sunset District
A great Mediterranean restaurant on bustling Irving Street that focuses on vegan and vegetarian food. A few blocks away from the bustling 9th & Irving intersection, and just 2-blocks from fabulous Golden Gate Park.
Savor Cafe
401 Irving Street (@ 5th Avenue) - Inner Sunset District
A great Mediterranean restaurant on bustling Irving Street that focuses on vegan and vegetarian food. A few blocks away from the bustling 9th & Irving intersection, and just 2-blocks from fabulous Golden Gate Park.
Wholesome and delicious plant-based burgers and everything else you would consider finding at a fast food restaurant. But vegan. With loads of creative choices and flavors. Fill your craving for fries and a shake while visiting the Haight at the same time.
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VeganBurg San Francisco
1466 Haight StWholesome and delicious plant-based burgers and everything else you would consider finding at a fast food restaurant. But vegan. With loads of creative choices and flavors. Fill your craving for fries and a shake while visiting the Haight at the same time.