Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StGreat local coffee spot.
Very chic cafe with good breakfast options.
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Cafe Réveille
610 Long Bridge StreetVery chic cafe with good breakfast options.
Delicious salad place if you are looking for some healthy options in the area.
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Tender Greens
266 King StDelicious salad place if you are looking for some healthy options in the area.
Korean Mexican fusion with great burritos https://www.yelp.com/biz/hrd-san-francisco-4
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
HRD
521A 3rd StKorean Mexican fusion with great burritos https://www.yelp.com/biz/hrd-san-francisco-4
Amazing authentic French bistro food. My go to spot for a lovely dinner. https://www.yelp.com/biz/chez-maman-san-francisco-9
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chez maman east
1401 18th StAmazing authentic French bistro food. My go to spot for a lovely dinner. https://www.yelp.com/biz/chez-maman-san-francisco-9
One of the most popular breakfast/brunch places in SF. They have so many signature dishes, but my personal favorite is the Plow potatoes! Keep in mind there is usually always a long line unless you go on a weekday morning or arrive at 8am during the weekend.
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Plow
1299 18th StOne of the most popular breakfast/brunch places in SF. They have so many signature dishes, but my personal favorite is the Plow potatoes! Keep in mind there is usually always a long line unless you go on a weekday morning or arrive at 8am during the weekend.
A great breakfast/brunch place in the chic Dogpatch area. Their selection is fairly standard American breakfast items, but everything is cooked to perfection. Highly recommend their cornmeal pancakes. The line could get long if you go at peak hours (10am-1pm during weekends), but I'd say it's bearable. Even if the line is too long, there are many other great options within 2 blocks.
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Just For You Cafe
732 22nd StA great breakfast/brunch place in the chic Dogpatch area. Their selection is fairly standard American breakfast items, but everything is cooked to perfection. Highly recommend their cornmeal pancakes. The line could get long if you go at peak hours (10am-1pm during weekends), but I'd say it's bearable. Even if the line is too long, there are many other great options within 2 blocks.
Amazing Hawaiian food with more of a Japanese touch. Would recommend making a reservation beforehand if you can. http://www.ainasf.com/
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
'āina
900 22nd StreetAmazing Hawaiian food with more of a Japanese touch. Would recommend making a reservation beforehand if you can. http://www.ainasf.com/
Another SF hotspot for breakfast/brunch. I personally haven't been there because the line is always too long for me, but if you can arrive early around 8am when the wait time isn't terrible, this place is known to be amazing.
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Mama's On Washington Square
1701 Stockton StAnother SF hotspot for breakfast/brunch. I personally haven't been there because the line is always too long for me, but if you can arrive early around 8am when the wait time isn't terrible, this place is known to be amazing.
A nice Greek/Mediterranean restaurant with delicious salads and sandwiches in the characteristic Hayes Valley neighborhood.
196 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Souvla
517 Hayes StA nice Greek/Mediterranean restaurant with delicious salads and sandwiches in the characteristic Hayes Valley neighborhood.
My personal favorite when it comes to fine dining in SF. As one of the Michelin one-star SF restaurants, it will not disappoint if you want a nice dinner during your stay. The price isn't crazy high for the quality of food and service either. Their bread is the best I have ever had. However, you would most likely need to make a reservation ahead of time.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Octavia
1701 Octavia StMy personal favorite when it comes to fine dining in SF. As one of the Michelin one-star SF restaurants, it will not disappoint if you want a nice dinner during your stay. The price isn't crazy high for the quality of food and service either. Their bread is the best I have ever had. However, you would most likely need to make a reservation ahead of time.
"Like SFMOMA brings together a dynamic collection of artists, we have assembled a display of dishes from chefs and restaurants around the world."
In Situ at SFMOMA
151 3rd St"Like SFMOMA brings together a dynamic collection of artists, we have assembled a display of dishes from chefs and restaurants around the world."
Great pizza place recommended to me by multiple friends.
360 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StGreat pizza place recommended to me by multiple friends.
Nice little Italian place in Dogpatch next to many great food spots.
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Piccino
1001 Minnesota StNice little Italian place in Dogpatch next to many great food spots.
Authentic Chinese food and dim sum. Beware of the possible lines during the weekends for dim sum.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dragon Beaux
5700 Geary BlvdAuthentic Chinese food and dim sum. Beware of the possible lines during the weekends for dim sum.
Hong Kong Lounge
5322 Geary BlvdGreat dim sum place.
Lai Hong Lounge
1416 Powell StGreat dim sum place.
Asha Tea House
2086 University AveReally good boba place with real tea.
I love the farmers market at the Ferry Building. You can find its hours here http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/farmers-market/. I always go on Saturdays. Plenty of vendors from which you can get fresh produce of high quality. Many famous SF local restaurants/cafes also come here (yes, you can get breakfast/lunch here), so I'd highly recommend going if you have time during your stay. It's got a great vibe there.
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
1 Ferry PlazaI love the farmers market at the Ferry Building. You can find its hours here http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/farmers-market/. I always go on Saturdays. Plenty of vendors from which you can get fresh produce of high quality. Many famous SF local restaurants/cafes also come here (yes, you can get breakfast/lunch here), so I'd highly recommend going if you have time during your stay. It's got a great vibe there.
Great boba chain. There are multiple other locations in SF as well.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boba Guys Union Square
429 Stockton StreetGreat boba chain. There are multiple other locations in SF as well.
AMAZING FRENCH BAKERY. There is literally always a line around the corner, but don't be intimidated, the line looks long but moves fast, and I think the short wait is worth the great bakery goods you get there. Their chocolate croissants are just heavenly. They start selling fresh bread starting at 430pm everyday, so if you are a bread lover, do not miss this place.
768 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StAMAZING FRENCH BAKERY. There is literally always a line around the corner, but don't be intimidated, the line looks long but moves fast, and I think the short wait is worth the great bakery goods you get there. Their chocolate croissants are just heavenly. They start selling fresh bread starting at 430pm everyday, so if you are a bread lover, do not miss this place.
Another great bakery, less crowded than Tartine, but still very good.
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
b. patisserie
2821 California StAnother great bakery, less crowded than Tartine, but still very good.
Mr. Holmes Bakehouse
1042 Larkin StThis is where you can get cronuts
Great Italian gourmet pizza place. Their margherita pizza is one of a kind.
598 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StGreat Italian gourmet pizza place. Their margherita pizza is one of a kind.
Iza Ramen will not disappoint. https://izaramen.com/
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Iza Ramen
237 Fillmore StIza Ramen will not disappoint. https://izaramen.com/
Ramen with a chicken-based broth. It's as good as you can imagine.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nojo Ramen Tavern
231 Franklin StRamen with a chicken-based broth. It's as good as you can imagine.
The hottest ramen place in SF right now. http://mensho.tokyo/
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mensho Tokyo SF
672 Geary StThe hottest ramen place in SF right now. http://mensho.tokyo/
Nice brunch place nearby. Around 10min walk from the apartment.
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The Butler And The Chef Bistro
155 South Park StreetNice brunch place nearby. Around 10min walk from the apartment.
I have never been myself, but I have heard wonderful things about it.
185 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brenda's French Soul Food
652 Polk StI have never been myself, but I have heard wonderful things about it.
Tasty
5530 Geary BlvdAuthentic Hong Kong style tea restaurant. I get my Chinese fix here when I need it.
Parks & Nature
Parque Golden Gate
Good for jogging in the nature.
Easy and scenic trail next to the ocean.
694 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailEasy and scenic trail next to the ocean.
You can get a great view of the city from the top of the Bernal Heights Park. It is also not touristy at all.
363 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Bernal Heights
3400-3416 Folsom StYou can get a great view of the city from the top of the Bernal Heights Park. It is also not touristy at all.
Ocean Beach
La Playa StGreat for long walks.
Sightseeing
From the apartment to the Ferry Building, round trip is almost exactly a 3.1miles (5k) run. I highly recommend it since you get amazing views of the sea and the Bay Bridge along the way.
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ferry Building
1 The EmbarcaderoFrom the apartment to the Ferry Building, round trip is almost exactly a 3.1miles (5k) run. I highly recommend it since you get amazing views of the sea and the Bay Bridge along the way.
Union Square
333 Post StEssentials
Saturday5AM–12AM
Sunday5AM–12AM
Monday5AM–12AM
Tuesday5AM–12AM
Wednesday5AM–12AM
Thursday5AM–12AM
Friday5AM–12AM
357 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Safeway
298 King StSaturday5AM–12AM
Sunday5AM–12AM
Monday5AM–12AM
Tuesday5AM–12AM
Wednesday5AM–12AM
Thursday5AM–12AM
Friday5AM–12AM
Gourmet food market. Also has a restaurant inside.
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The Market Hall
1101 4th StGourmet food market. Also has a restaurant inside.
Saturday 8AM–10PM
Sunday 8AM–10PM
Monday 8AM–10PM
Tuesday 8AM–10PM
Wednesday 8AM–10PM
Thursday 8AM–10PM
Friday 8AM–10PM
664 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island StSaturday 8AM–10PM
Sunday 8AM–10PM
Monday 8AM–10PM
Tuesday 8AM–10PM
Wednesday 8AM–10PM
Thursday 8AM–10PM
Friday 8AM–10PM
Arts & Culture
Exploratorium
Green StreetFun spot, for groups especially.
The newly renovated SF MOMA now has a great collection and always has cool special exhibitions.
813 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Moderno de San Francisco
151 3rd StThe newly renovated SF MOMA now has a great collection and always has cool special exhibitions.
Mission Bay Library
960 4th StGetting Around
Caltrain is a California commuter rail line on the San Francisco Peninsula and in the Santa Clara Valley. The northern terminus of the line is in San Francisco at 4th and King streets; its southern terminus is in Gilroy.
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San Francisco station
700 4th StCaltrain is a California commuter rail line on the San Francisco Peninsula and in the Santa Clara Valley. The northern terminus of the line is in San Francisco at 4th and King streets; its southern terminus is in Gilroy.
MUNI light rail stop. https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/transit/routes-stops
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
4th & King Sts station
MUNI light rail stop. https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/transit/routes-stops
MUNI bus stop. https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/transit/routes-stops
Townsend St & 4th St station
301 Townsend StMUNI bus stop. https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/transit/routes-stops
Bay Area Rapid Transit is a public transportation system serving the San Francisco Bay Area. The rapid transit elevated and subway system connects San Francisco with cities in the East Bay and the northern portion of San Mateo County.
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Powell Street Station
899 Market StBay Area Rapid Transit is a public transportation system serving the San Francisco Bay Area. The rapid transit elevated and subway system connects San Francisco with cities in the East Bay and the northern portion of San Mateo County.
Entertainment & Activities
Dogpatch Boulders
2573 3rd StA climbing gym with great facilities.
Always a great spot for some laughter. http://www.cobbscomedy.com/
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cobb's Comedy Club
915 Columbus AveAlways a great spot for some laughter. http://www.cobbscomedy.com/
Stylish theater chain for new & classic films features cocktails & creative bites served seat-side.
229 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
2550 Mission StStylish theater chain for new & classic films features cocktails & creative bites served seat-side.
Century San Francisco Centre 9 and XD
845 Market St
AMC Metreon 16
135 4th StIf you are looking for a place for group activity, Lucky Strike is a very popular bowling venue with a relaxing atmosphere.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lucky Strike
200 King StIf you are looking for a place for group activity, Lucky Strike is a very popular bowling venue with a relaxing atmosphere.
They have a very comprehensive list of cooking classes taught by professional chefs. It is a bit pricey, but I definitely recommend taking one during your stay if you got time. Each class is usually 4h long and you learn a particular set of recipes with a common theme. Great classroom setup too. https://www.sfcooking.com/
San Francisco Cooking School
690 Van Ness AvenueThey have a very comprehensive list of cooking classes taught by professional chefs. It is a bit pricey, but I definitely recommend taking one during your stay if you got time. Each class is usually 4h long and you learn a particular set of recipes with a common theme. Great classroom setup too. https://www.sfcooking.com/
Intense HIIT gym class. https://www.barrysbootcamp.com/
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barry's Bootcamp
236 King StIntense HIIT gym class. https://www.barrysbootcamp.com/
Very cool tour! A must-see in SF. Alcatraz and history go hand in hand. Once home to some of America's most notorious criminals, the federal penitentiary that operated here from 1934 to 1963 brought a dark mystique to the Rock. The presence of infamous inmates like Al "Scarface" Capone, and the "Birdman" Robert Stroud helped to establish the island's notoriety. To this day, Alcatraz is best known as one of the world's most legendary prisons.
503 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Isla de Alcatraz
Very cool tour! A must-see in SF. Alcatraz and history go hand in hand. Once home to some of America's most notorious criminals, the federal penitentiary that operated here from 1934 to 1963 brought a dark mystique to the Rock. The presence of infamous inmates like Al "Scarface" Capone, and the "Birdman" Robert Stroud helped to establish the island's notoriety. To this day, Alcatraz is best known as one of the world's most legendary prisons.