Food Scene
This place is amazing for Dumplings, Duck & Pea shoots!!! Heads up - You will wait!! It is worth it!
12 locals recommend
Shanghai House Restaurant
3641 Balboa StThis place is amazing for Dumplings, Duck & Pea shoots!!! Heads up - You will wait!! It is worth it!
Honestly - Some of the best traditional Chinese food in the area! The food & family owned restaurant are wonderful!!!
6 locals recommend
Empero Taste
4052 Balboa StHonestly - Some of the best traditional Chinese food in the area! The food & family owned restaurant are wonderful!!!
Okay - This is our secret scone, cookie, pie & overall treat shop! They also make a great cup of coffee!
13 locals recommend
Butter Love Bakeshop
3717 Balboa StOkay - This is our secret scone, cookie, pie & overall treat shop! They also make a great cup of coffee!
Too popular to even need an explanation - but if you haven't tried Boba yet - try it here - HUGE line usually - I hear it's worth the wait.
18 locals recommend
Purple Kow
3620 Balboa StToo popular to even need an explanation - but if you haven't tried Boba yet - try it here - HUGE line usually - I hear it's worth the wait.
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyHit or Miss for wait time. Consider ordering in advance or be prepared to wait.
Devil's Teeth Baking Company
Hit or Miss for wait time. Consider ordering in advance or be prepared to wait.
Pacific Cafe
7000 Geary BlvdReally quite good. Go here when we want a little walk after dinner. 18-19 blocks. Often need a reservation.
20 locals recommend
Pearl 6101
6101 California StReally quite good. Go here when we want a little walk after dinner. 18-19 blocks. Often need a reservation.
The Laundromat SF
Drinks & Nightlife
Interested in a local iconic dive bar? This is it!! Filled with old and new locals.
14 locals recommend
Hockey Haven
3625 Balboa StInterested in a local iconic dive bar? This is it!! Filled with old and new locals.
Strolls, Walks & Hikes
Closed 🥲 - Hopefully this Great Restaurant & Bar - with Wonderful views will open again soon!!! Still a good walk to this Old San Francisco classic with Sutro ruins nextdoor.
284 locals recommend
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos AveClosed 🥲 - Hopefully this Great Restaurant & Bar - with Wonderful views will open again soon!!! Still a good walk to this Old San Francisco classic with Sutro ruins nextdoor.
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailJust beautiful.
Probably one of the easiest and most beautiful trails in the world.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailProbably one of the easiest and most beautiful trails in the world.
GOLDEN GATE PARK
- Straight walk down 42nd Avenue to Fulton Street. There are multiple entrances - the closest is 43rd Avenue. The park offers beautiful walks through various gardens, picnic areas, museums, House of Flowers, Pedal Boats, Bike rentals, Food @ Beach Chalet - the list goes on and on!.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
GOLDEN GATE PARK
- Straight walk down 42nd Avenue to Fulton Street. There are multiple entrances - the closest is 43rd Avenue. The park offers beautiful walks through various gardens, picnic areas, museums, House of Flowers, Pedal Boats, Bike rentals, Food @ Beach Chalet - the list goes on and on!.
- Incredible walks, hikes and views!!! Closest entrances are on El Camino and 25th Avenue or Lake and 15th Avenue. However - I usually drive and park. In addition to the walks there are also loads of activities in and around here - such as: The Disneyland Museum, Golden Gate Bridge Visitor Center and Gift Shop, beaches, Presidio golf course, a hidden bowling Alley (last two usually need a reservation) and of course - more restaurants. Again, the list goes on and on.
383 locals recommend
Presidio of San Francisco
- Incredible walks, hikes and views!!! Closest entrances are on El Camino and 25th Avenue or Lake and 15th Avenue. However - I usually drive and park. In addition to the walks there are also loads of activities in and around here - such as: The Disneyland Museum, Golden Gate Bridge Visitor Center and Gift Shop, beaches, Presidio golf course, a hidden bowling Alley (last two usually need a reservation) and of course - more restaurants. Again, the list goes on and on.
- There are stairs from Sutro to the Beach or an easy walk down Balboa street. Please be careful of the currents here - wading - even to your ankles can be dangerous! Beach Blankets and towels provided on hanging shelf in closet.
553 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
La Playa St- There are stairs from Sutro to the Beach or an easy walk down Balboa street. Please be careful of the currents here - wading - even to your ankles can be dangerous! Beach Blankets and towels provided on hanging shelf in closet.
Parks & Nature
Great Fire Pits!! Great waling beach!! Famous for Kelly's Cove surfing - not for beginners! Not a wading and swimming beach!! Dangerous waves and surf.
553 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
La Playa StGreat Fire Pits!! Great waling beach!! Famous for Kelly's Cove surfing - not for beginners! Not a wading and swimming beach!! Dangerous waves and surf.
Everything from beautiful walking paths, pedal boats, bike riding, people mover class, archery, 9 hole golf, soccer fields, grassy knoll picnic areas, museums ...
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
Everything from beautiful walking paths, pedal boats, bike riding, people mover class, archery, 9 hole golf, soccer fields, grassy knoll picnic areas, museums ...
- Incredible walks, hikes and views!!! Closest entrances are on El Camino and 25th Avenue or Lake and 15th Avenue. However - I usually drive and park. In addition to the walks there are also loads of activities in and around here - such as: The Disneyland Museum, Golden Gate Bridge Visitor Center and Gift Shop, beaches, Presidio golf course, a hidden bowling Alley (last two usually need a reservation) and of course - more restaurants. Again, the list goes on and on.
383 locals recommend
Presidio of San Francisco
- Incredible walks, hikes and views!!! Closest entrances are on El Camino and 25th Avenue or Lake and 15th Avenue. However - I usually drive and park. In addition to the walks there are also loads of activities in and around here - such as: The Disneyland Museum, Golden Gate Bridge Visitor Center and Gift Shop, beaches, Presidio golf course, a hidden bowling Alley (last two usually need a reservation) and of course - more restaurants. Again, the list goes on and on.
Stow Lake
Pedal & row boats!!!
Arts & Culture
Legion of Honor station
Only the best collection in the world per square foot.
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrGreat collections too :)
Shopping
Downtown Shopping
Ross Dress for Less
2300 16th StNeeds no explanation.
Saks Fifth Avenue
384 Post StOn Union Square.
MAC
170 O'Farrell StAlso, on Union Square.
Okay, the Rotunda is perhaps one of the more beautiful places to lunch - high end shopping at it's best!!!
Also, on Union Square.
10 locals recommend
Neiman-Marcus
150 Stockton StOkay, the Rotunda is perhaps one of the more beautiful places to lunch - high end shopping at it's best!!!
Also, on Union Square.
House of Bagels
This is under the essentials title because 1) These are the best bagels in the city & 2) they are essential 😊. For gluten free bagels - I only know of the "Odd Bagels" located refrigerator section of Molly Stones & Whole Foods.
Constant security here lately. We usually go to the grocery outlet or Walgreen's first.
140 locals recommend
Safeway
735 7th AveConstant security here lately. We usually go to the grocery outlet or Walgreen's first.
Walgreens
1363 Divisadero StNot 24 hours
Grocery Outlet
401 Marin StGreat.
Butter Love Bakeshop
3717 Balboa StCoffee only (no espresso machine) Fantastic pastries & pies!
House of Bagels
5030 Geary BlvdGrab & Go item - So fresh they do not need toasting!