Sightseeing
Pier 39 is a shopping center and popular tourist attraction built on a pier in San Francisco, California. At Pier 39, there are shops, restaurants, a video arcade, street performances, the Aquarium of the Bay, virtual 3D rides, and views of California sea lions hauled out on docks on Pier 39's marina.
416 locals recommend
Pier 39
The EmbarcaderoPier 39 is a shopping center and popular tourist attraction built on a pier in San Francisco, California. At Pier 39, there are shops, restaurants, a video arcade, street performances, the Aquarium of the Bay, virtual 3D rides, and views of California sea lions hauled out on docks on Pier 39's marina.
Crissy Field
a very nice walk to see a perfect view of Golden Bridge.
Great historical place you can walk, bike, or drive on however the bike and walking lanes are together and some cyclists are riding fast and can easily become a safety hazard. Besides that you get a beautifully breathtaking view when on the bridge that is second to none. Definitely a must do if you are in the area with at least an hour to kill. Also I recommend a jacket or a warm sweater or is usually windy with all the cars driving by.
1321 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeGreat historical place you can walk, bike, or drive on however the bike and walking lanes are together and some cyclists are riding fast and can easily become a safety hazard. Besides that you get a beautifully breathtaking view when on the bridge that is second to none. Definitely a must do if you are in the area with at least an hour to kill. Also I recommend a jacket or a warm sweater or is usually windy with all the cars driving by.
Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon StGORGEOUS place! Excellent theater venue
If you are in Fisherman's Wharf in SF, you'll need to visit Ghirardelli. It is famous for their Excellent ice cream and chocolate.
217 locals recommend
The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point StIf you are in Fisherman's Wharf in SF, you'll need to visit Ghirardelli. It is famous for their Excellent ice cream and chocolate.
Lombard Street, aka "The Crookedest Street in the world"
a must see!
345 locals recommend
Lombard Street
Lombard StreetLombard Street, aka "The Crookedest Street in the world"
a must see!
Small town, nice place to go for a bike ride alone the water.
You'll need to cross Golden Gate Bridge. Weekends can be busy...
53 locals recommend
Tiburon
Small town, nice place to go for a bike ride alone the water.
You'll need to cross Golden Gate Bridge. Weekends can be busy...
Alcatraz Island
You'll enjoy a ferry ride over to Alcatraz.
Chinatown
Embrace The Chinese Culture in Chinatown
Ride The San Francisco Cable Car System.
San Francisco is very proud of their cable car system. It is the last manually operated system in the world today
25 locals recommend
Cable Car Turnaround Powell St.
Powell StreetRide The San Francisco Cable Car System.
San Francisco is very proud of their cable car system. It is the last manually operated system in the world today
There are many places in the park where you can stand and overlook the Golden Gate Bridge as well as the Pacific Ocean. The site is also a recognized California Historical Landmark
383 locals recommend
Presidio of San Francisco
There are many places in the park where you can stand and overlook the Golden Gate Bridge as well as the Pacific Ocean. The site is also a recognized California Historical Landmark
Telegraph Hill takes its name from a semaphore telegraph erected on its summit in 1850 to alert residents to the arrival of ships. Pioneer Park, which surrounds Coit Tower, was established in 1876 on the former site of the telegraph station.
545 locals recommend
Coit Tower
Telegraph Hill takes its name from a semaphore telegraph erected on its summit in 1850 to alert residents to the arrival of ships. Pioneer Park, which surrounds Coit Tower, was established in 1876 on the former site of the telegraph station.
If you're looking into hiking...Lands End Trail explores the historic Sutro Baths and offers brilliant view of the Pacific. A must see for any visitor to San Francisco.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailIf you're looking into hiking...Lands End Trail explores the historic Sutro Baths and offers brilliant view of the Pacific. A must see for any visitor to San Francisco.
Food scene
My favorite coffee place. This place started 50 years ago, and is still run by the same family.
70 locals recommend
Caffe Trieste
601 Vallejo St.My favorite coffee place. This place started 50 years ago, and is still run by the same family.
Looking for vegetarian? It's just a block away inside Fort Mason. Great for lunch with beautiful view!
89 locals recommend
Greens
2 Marina BlvdLooking for vegetarian? It's just a block away inside Fort Mason. Great for lunch with beautiful view!
Few blocks away where you'll find all different restaurants, coffee shops, and some light shopping. There's even a market where you can pick up some fresh fruits.
16 locals recommend
Chestnut Street
Chestnut StreetFew blocks away where you'll find all different restaurants, coffee shops, and some light shopping. There's even a market where you can pick up some fresh fruits.
You'll find all different Chinese Restaurants.
You must try:
-R & G Lounge (traditional setting):
631 Kearny St, San Francisco
order: Salt and pepper crab
-China Live: (modern setting)
644 Broadway, San Francisco
551 locals recommend
Chinatown
You'll find all different Chinese Restaurants.
You must try:
-R & G Lounge (traditional setting):
631 Kearny St, San Francisco
order: Salt and pepper crab
-China Live: (modern setting)
644 Broadway, San Francisco
a wonderful dim sum place, go for lunch and a nice walk over to Ferry Plaza.
6 locals recommend
Harborview Restaurant & Bar
4 Embarcadero Ctra wonderful dim sum place, go for lunch and a nice walk over to Ferry Plaza.
There's Farmers Market every Tuesdays and Saturdays.
You'll be able to enjoy some fresh organic fruits, and vegetables. There's also lots of restaurants and coffee shops!
95 locals recommend
Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
1 Ferry PlazaThere's Farmers Market every Tuesdays and Saturdays.
You'll be able to enjoy some fresh organic fruits, and vegetables. There's also lots of restaurants and coffee shops!
2175 Chestnut St. Great for afternoon happy hours with drinks and pizza.
122 locals recommend
Delarosa
2175 Chestnut St2175 Chestnut St. Great for afternoon happy hours with drinks and pizza.
San Francisco’s most famous waterfront community is at Fisherman’s Wharf. Here you can experience some fantastic food and enjoy some of the best dining the world has to offer.
There are outdoor stands selling fresh Dungeness crab or various gourmet restaurants selling the freshest of fish from that days catch
713 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
505 Leavenworth StSan Francisco’s most famous waterfront community is at Fisherman’s Wharf. Here you can experience some fantastic food and enjoy some of the best dining the world has to offer.
There are outdoor stands selling fresh Dungeness crab or various gourmet restaurants selling the freshest of fish from that days catch
My favorite bakery in town! You'll have to try "Rebel Within" (asiago, sausage, green onion, soft cooked egg).
137 locals recommend
Craftsman and Wolves
746 Valencia StMy favorite bakery in town! You'll have to try "Rebel Within" (asiago, sausage, green onion, soft cooked egg).
Fresh out of the oven, each loaf has a shell of blistered mahogany and an interior so chewy and preternaturally moist that it shimmers in the light
767 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StFresh out of the oven, each loaf has a shell of blistered mahogany and an interior so chewy and preternaturally moist that it shimmers in the light
Napa County
World famous wine country where you can have wine tastingssss!
Cheers!
Peet's Coffee
2080 Chestnut StPrime Rib! This is the place to go...need to RSVP for a table, or its open seating at the bar counter.
111 locals recommend
House of Prime Rib
1906 Van Ness AvePrime Rib! This is the place to go...need to RSVP for a table, or its open seating at the bar counter.
Ace Wasabi Rock-N-Roll Sushi
3339 Steiner StGreat place for funky rolls and cold drinks.
Zushi Puzzle
1910 Lombard StRespected sushi chef Roger Chong wraps creative rolls!
Head here to drink German beers on draft, Germanic schnaps and German wines paired with chef Timmy Malloy’s tasty pretzels, currywurst and killer chicken schnitzel sandwich in buttermilk sauce
Radhaus
2 Marina BlvdHead here to drink German beers on draft, Germanic schnaps and German wines paired with chef Timmy Malloy’s tasty pretzels, currywurst and killer chicken schnitzel sandwich in buttermilk sauce
This “unique” Fort Mason triple threat is a well-priced coffee shop by day, a bar by night for cocktails and light snacks (showcasing a limited-edition spirits program by local favorite St. George) and a museum-library combo that also hosts events by the nonprofit Long Now Foundation.
25 locals recommend
The Interval at Long Now
2 Marina BlvdThis “unique” Fort Mason triple threat is a well-priced coffee shop by day, a bar by night for cocktails and light snacks (showcasing a limited-edition spirits program by local favorite St. George) and a museum-library combo that also hosts events by the nonprofit Long Now Foundation.
Breakfast and brunch with an influence of french cuisine. Their complimentary homemade scones are baked from scratch every morning. Do need to check for their waiting time...can be very busy.
15 locals recommend
Home Plate
2150 Lombard StBreakfast and brunch with an influence of french cuisine. Their complimentary homemade scones are baked from scratch every morning. Do need to check for their waiting time...can be very busy.
A bit pricey, but their eggs Benedict with asparagus for breakfast is one of my favorite dish.
33 locals recommend
Blackwood
2150 Chestnut StA bit pricey, but their eggs Benedict with asparagus for breakfast is one of my favorite dish.
The Plant Cafe Organic
3352 Steiner StOrganic Vegetarian / Vegan Restaurant.
Sotto Mare provides an authentic Italian North Beach experience. They serve the freshest fish and shellfish in town; Oysters and clams on the half shell, Boston style Clam Chowder, Baccala, Crab Cioppino, Louis salads, Seafood Pastas and Seafood Risotto. Call ahead for RSVP, or go at off hours 2-4:30
78 locals recommend
Sotto Mare
552 Green StSotto Mare provides an authentic Italian North Beach experience. They serve the freshest fish and shellfish in town; Oysters and clams on the half shell, Boston style Clam Chowder, Baccala, Crab Cioppino, Louis salads, Seafood Pastas and Seafood Risotto. Call ahead for RSVP, or go at off hours 2-4:30
The Italian Homemade Company
716 Columbus AveHomemade Pasta!
San Tung
1031 Irving StDumplings! Locals love this place.
Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar and Izakaya
370 14th StreetOren's Hummus
261 University Avearguably the best hummus in the Bay Area.
Breakfast and lunch serving Millionaires Bacon – More like pork belly then traditional bacon, with a nice thick quarter inch cut.
84 locals recommend
Sweet Maple
2101 Sutter StBreakfast and lunch serving Millionaires Bacon – More like pork belly then traditional bacon, with a nice thick quarter inch cut.
Wood-decked cafe offering gourmet tacos, rotisserie chicken, soups & sides plus bottled & tap beers.
6 locals recommend
Bonita Taqueria and Rotisserie
2257 Chestnut StWood-decked cafe offering gourmet tacos, rotisserie chicken, soups & sides plus bottled & tap beers.
No-frills venue with counter service specializing in Mexican fast food like burritos & tacos.
7 locals recommend
Los Hermanos Mexican Food
2026 Chestnut StNo-frills venue with counter service specializing in Mexican fast food like burritos & tacos.
I like that their Menu changes daily and it’s located right off of Union Square, with great access to the best shopping and sightseeing activities in the city.
16 locals recommend
Farallon
I like that their Menu changes daily and it’s located right off of Union Square, with great access to the best shopping and sightseeing activities in the city.
Angler
132 The EmbarcaderoOne of my favorite more expensive seafood places.
There are only four Japantown's left in the U.S. now, and San Francisco's is the largest, and oldest surviving one.
There are easily a hundred shops and restaurants to investigate; wandering around and discovering all the interesting things is probably the best part of visiting Japantown.
246 locals recommend
Japan Town
There are only four Japantown's left in the U.S. now, and San Francisco's is the largest, and oldest surviving one.
There are easily a hundred shops and restaurants to investigate; wandering around and discovering all the interesting things is probably the best part of visiting Japantown.
shopping!
The area has many live events to attend and there is always something happening to keep you entertained. To really get an experience of partying with the locals this is a must stop on any tour of the city
817 locals recommend
Union Square
333 Post StThe area has many live events to attend and there is always something happening to keep you entertained. To really get an experience of partying with the locals this is a must stop on any tour of the city
If you have a car and loves a bargain for brand names, you'll love this place for shopping!
16 locals recommend
Livermore Outlets Drive
Livermore Outlets DriveIf you have a car and loves a bargain for brand names, you'll love this place for shopping!
It's a beautiful out door shopping center, where you can enjoy food, nice gardening, and shop the latest trends. While you're there, visit Stanford University!
526 locals recommend
Stanford Shopping Center
660 Stanford Shopping CenterIt's a beautiful out door shopping center, where you can enjoy food, nice gardening, and shop the latest trends. While you're there, visit Stanford University!
Westfield San Francisco Centre
865 Market StAquarium
Here you can enjoy an unforgettable experience as you come face to face with the local marine life. The aquarium has a mission to protect the bay and the animals that live in the bay
26 locals recommend
Aquarium of the Bay
Beach StreetHere you can enjoy an unforgettable experience as you come face to face with the local marine life. The aquarium has a mission to protect the bay and the animals that live in the bay
Museums
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art was the first museum in this part of the country to show only modern art. There are currently more than 29,000 pieces of work on display including paintings, sculptures, photographs and architecture
813 locals recommend
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StThe San Francisco Museum of Modern Art was the first museum in this part of the country to show only modern art. There are currently more than 29,000 pieces of work on display including paintings, sculptures, photographs and architecture
The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco has one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of art from Asia in the world today. There are more than 18,000 pieces of art in the museum, including some pieces that are more than 6,000 years old. The museum was founded when Avery Brundage donated a large sum of money to the city to found the museum.
286 locals recommend
Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin StThe Asian Art Museum in San Francisco has one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of art from Asia in the world today. There are more than 18,000 pieces of art in the museum, including some pieces that are more than 6,000 years old. The museum was founded when Avery Brundage donated a large sum of money to the city to found the museum.
You can take a look at some of the earliest drawings as well as a 12 foot replica of Disneyland. There are 248 awards in the museum which were won by Disney during his glittering career. Part of the museum is a Fantasia inspired theater which shows Disney classics daily
90 locals recommend
Walt Disney Family Museum
104 Montgomery StYou can take a look at some of the earliest drawings as well as a 12 foot replica of Disneyland. There are 248 awards in the museum which were won by Disney during his glittering career. Part of the museum is a Fantasia inspired theater which shows Disney classics daily
The world’s only aquarium-planetarium-rainforest-living museum. Come nose-to-beak with penguins and parrots, watch sharks and sting rays cruise beneath your feet, and feel the spray of the California coast
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrThe world’s only aquarium-planetarium-rainforest-living museum. Come nose-to-beak with penguins and parrots, watch sharks and sting rays cruise beneath your feet, and feel the spray of the California coast
De Young, is a fine arts museum located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, and one of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco along with the Legion of Honor
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrDe Young, is a fine arts museum located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, and one of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco along with the Legion of Honor
At the Exploratorium, it's a learning laboratory in which visitors explore the world through science, art and human perception, kids and grown-ups can experiment, experience and engage their way to transformative learning experiences.
432 locals recommend
Exploratorium
Green StreetAt the Exploratorium, it's a learning laboratory in which visitors explore the world through science, art and human perception, kids and grown-ups can experiment, experience and engage their way to transformative learning experiences.
National Park
On Mount Tamalpais is the Muir Woods National Monument. An area of land covering 554 acres which forms part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Center. 240 acres of this park is full of redwood trees
660 locals recommend
Muir Woods National Monument
On Mount Tamalpais is the Muir Woods National Monument. An area of land covering 554 acres which forms part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Center. 240 acres of this park is full of redwood trees
Each year 13 million visitors visit Golden Gate Park and explore one of San Francisco’s most amazing places. This picturesque space spans 1,017 acres and has many places to explore and relax. You can discover the lakes, picnic areas, monuments, playgrounds and gardens
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
Each year 13 million visitors visit Golden Gate Park and explore one of San Francisco’s most amazing places. This picturesque space spans 1,017 acres and has many places to explore and relax. You can discover the lakes, picnic areas, monuments, playgrounds and gardens
Neighborhoods
Birthplace of the 1960s counterculture movement, Haight-Ashbury draws a lively, diverse crowd looking to soak up the historic hippie vibe. Upper Haight Street is a hodgepodge of vintage clothing boutiques, record shops, bookstores, dive bars and casual, eclectic restaurants. Bordering Golden Gate Park, the neighborhood features many colorful, well-preserved Victorian homes, including the storied Grateful Dead House
379 locals recommend
Haight-Ashbury
Birthplace of the 1960s counterculture movement, Haight-Ashbury draws a lively, diverse crowd looking to soak up the historic hippie vibe. Upper Haight Street is a hodgepodge of vintage clothing boutiques, record shops, bookstores, dive bars and casual, eclectic restaurants. Bordering Golden Gate Park, the neighborhood features many colorful, well-preserved Victorian homes, including the storied Grateful Dead House
Whether by driving or by boat, get into Sausalito. Park near the docks and wander the charming hillside shops and good restaurants
317 locals recommend
Sausalito
Whether by driving or by boat, get into Sausalito. Park near the docks and wander the charming hillside shops and good restaurants