Food Scene
Peet's Coffee
2080 Chestnut StGreat coffee, workspace & wifi
Presidio Social Club
563 Ruger StGood food. Good after work.
Eclectic menu. Breakfast to Thai to Burgers. Nice ambiance, noise level low, reasonable (?) prices.
33 locals recommend
Blackwood
2150 Chestnut StEclectic menu. Breakfast to Thai to Burgers. Nice ambiance, noise level low, reasonable (?) prices.
Wago Sushi SF
2365 Chestnut StExcellent Sushi, not noisy, relaxing atmosphere. They serve lunch and dinner most days
Yukol Place Thai Cuisine
2380 Lombard StYummy Thai food.
Excellent Tortilla Soup - very filling. Reasonably priced. Seating is on stools or in the alleyway at tables for two.
6 locals recommend
Bonita Taqueria and Rotisserie
2257 Chestnut StExcellent Tortilla Soup - very filling. Reasonably priced. Seating is on stools or in the alleyway at tables for two.
Noisy, busy sports-type bar. Outside garden with heat lamps where you can order small plates if you don't like the bar area inside where the dinner menu is more complete.
95 locals recommend
The Tipsy Pig
2231 Chestnut StNoisy, busy sports-type bar. Outside garden with heat lamps where you can order small plates if you don't like the bar area inside where the dinner menu is more complete.
Spacious, comfortable and not as noisy as most restaurants. They have an eclectic menu and I like their plain old pasta dish with cheese and pepper. Steaks are cocktails are excellent.
Maybeck's
3213 Scott StSpacious, comfortable and not as noisy as most restaurants. They have an eclectic menu and I like their plain old pasta dish with cheese and pepper. Steaks are cocktails are excellent.
Excellent Mexican food and margaritas. Pretty noisy but lots of energy. Outdoor seating. Open for lunch and dinner.
359 locals recommend
Tacolicious
741 Valencia StExcellent Mexican food and margaritas. Pretty noisy but lots of energy. Outdoor seating. Open for lunch and dinner.
Sightseeing
A great place to sit and enjoy the Bay. Watch sailboat races, listen to the waves
40 locals recommend
The Wave Organ
83 Marina Green DrA great place to sit and enjoy the Bay. Watch sailboat races, listen to the waves
Great walks and views. Picnics. Officer's Club w/Arguello restaurant. Entertainment.
383 locals recommend
Presidio of San Francisco
Great walks and views. Picnics. Officer's Club w/Arguello restaurant. Entertainment.
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeBecause you must
This fort used to guard the Golden Gate. Lots of artifacts and great views from the roof.
89 locals recommend
Fort Point National Historic Site
201 Marine DrThis fort used to guard the Golden Gate. Lots of artifacts and great views from the roof.
Shopping
Central location to lots of shops/restaurants/bars/retail on Chestnut.
37 locals recommend
Apple Chestnut Street
2125 Chestnut StCentral location to lots of shops/restaurants/bars/retail on Chestnut.
Everything Else
Marina District
Everything you every wanted/needed. Walking distance.
Farmer's Market on Sundays; Goody Cafe for coffee light sandwiches; lots of artsy stuff. Also Interval cafe for interesting drinks, coffees, bites and conversation
30 locals recommend
Fort Mason Center
2 Marina BoulevardFarmer's Market on Sundays; Goody Cafe for coffee light sandwiches; lots of artsy stuff. Also Interval cafe for interesting drinks, coffees, bites and conversation
Little Marina Green Picnic Area
3950 Scott StCoffee/Donut Kiosk in the A.M.; hang out and enjoy the views.
Essentials
Marina Supermarket
2323 Chestnut StEntertainment & Activities
Presidio Theatre
2340 Chestnut StMarina Theater
2149 Chestnut StGetting Around
Bus #30 routes through the Marina to Fisherman's Wharf to North Beach to Chinatown to Union Square to Moscone Center to CalTrans on 4th Street
Broderick St & North Point St station
Bus #30 routes through the Marina to Fisherman's Wharf to North Beach to Chinatown to Union Square to Moscone Center to CalTrans on 4th Street
Richardson Ave & Jefferson Street - several buses stop here that come from Marin...it's the only pick up stop for Marin buses. #10, #101 - go downtown. Also Hop On Hop Off buses stop here.
Richardson Avenue
Richardson AvenueRichardson Ave & Jefferson Street - several buses stop here that come from Marin...it's the only pick up stop for Marin buses. #10, #101 - go downtown. Also Hop On Hop Off buses stop here.