Sightseeing
Amazing -- you can spend a day here. Did you know there are bison, an archery range, Japanese tea gardens, etc...? We live 6 blocks from here.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
Amazing -- you can spend a day here. Did you know there are bison, an archery range, Japanese tea gardens, etc...? We live 6 blocks from here.
On a clear day you can see Alcatraz...You can rent bikes or walk the entire bridge. We live two blocks from a bus that will take you right there. WEAR LAYERS. IT IS COLD AND WINDY.
1321 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeOn a clear day you can see Alcatraz...You can rent bikes or walk the entire bridge. We live two blocks from a bus that will take you right there. WEAR LAYERS. IT IS COLD AND WINDY.
This is a majestic and beautiful place to see in SF. It's fun to walk around and see the ducks and geese in the water and the Palace itself. Enjoy.
463 locals recommend
Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon StThis is a majestic and beautiful place to see in SF. It's fun to walk around and see the ducks and geese in the water and the Palace itself. Enjoy.
This is my favorite beach in SF. Quiet, not crowded and great view of the GG Bridge.
75 locals recommend
China Beach
This is my favorite beach in SF. Quiet, not crowded and great view of the GG Bridge.
Fort Mason
2 Marina BlvdFun sight seeing -- unique view of GG bridge.
INSANE view of San Francisco. Catch it at sunset and you'll thank yourself. Bring your camera and bundle up.
727 locals recommend
Twin Peaks
INSANE view of San Francisco. Catch it at sunset and you'll thank yourself. Bring your camera and bundle up.
Great people watching and picnic place. Close proximity to cool restaurants and hipster Mission area.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetGreat people watching and picnic place. Close proximity to cool restaurants and hipster Mission area.
Valencia Street -- start at 15th street and walk up. Your hipster radar will be off the charts here. Break out your coolest attire :) GREAT mexican food in this area.
163 locals recommend
Valencia Street
Valencia StreetValencia Street -- start at 15th street and walk up. Your hipster radar will be off the charts here. Break out your coolest attire :) GREAT mexican food in this area.
Food Scene
We love this restaurant. Try to sit upstairs. Great food and they're open late. You would need to take a taxi from our place or the bus.
504 locals recommend
Nopa
560 Divisadero StWe love this restaurant. Try to sit upstairs. Great food and they're open late. You would need to take a taxi from our place or the bus.
Another great restaurant. It's southern Mexican food. Margaritas are good. Need to taxi or bus from our place. No reservations but you can call ahead and get on a wait list. Treat yourself.
306 locals recommend
Nopalito
306 Broderick StAnother great restaurant. It's southern Mexican food. Margaritas are good. Need to taxi or bus from our place. No reservations but you can call ahead and get on a wait list. Treat yourself.
Best.Coffee.Ever. It's strong and their pastries are great for a little a.m. nosh. Yum.
238 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
2080 Chestnut StBest.Coffee.Ever. It's strong and their pastries are great for a little a.m. nosh. Yum.
Delicious and reasonably priced Thai food. Located a few blocks from our place. Cute for a date night.
7 locals recommend
Amphawa Thai Noodle House
5020 Geary BlvdDelicious and reasonably priced Thai food. Located a few blocks from our place. Cute for a date night.
Amazing Malaysian food. Any dish is a win. Mango Chicken dish with coconut rice will knock your socks off. Run, don't walk to try it.
62 locals recommend
Mandalay Restaurant
4348 California StAmazing Malaysian food. Any dish is a win. Mango Chicken dish with coconut rice will knock your socks off. Run, don't walk to try it.
InfiniTea
5351 Geary BlvdFor those of you who enjoy a lovely boba tea....all the rage here. :)
Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose AvenueBest ice cream.
Humphry Slocombe
Hipster ice cream. Prepare to wait in a long line.
One of our fave restaurants in the city. Spanish tapas. Reminds us of our time in Barcelona.
29 locals recommend
Coqueta
Pier 5 The EmbarcaderoOne of our fave restaurants in the city. Spanish tapas. Reminds us of our time in Barcelona.
Rumble Fish
200 23rd AveFavorite sushi. So fresh and always able to get a table.
Coolest gourmet pizza joint. Walking distance from our place. Limited seating. Great neighborhood place.
67 locals recommend
Pizzetta 211
211 23rd AveCoolest gourmet pizza joint. Walking distance from our place. Limited seating. Great neighborhood place.
Essentials
Great market for picking up a few items. It's primarily an Armenian and Russian market. Excellent selection of meat, bread, hummus and treats.
13 locals recommend
Royal Market And Bakery
5335 Geary BlvdGreat market for picking up a few items. It's primarily an Armenian and Russian market. Excellent selection of meat, bread, hummus and treats.
This is an Asian market like you've never been to before. Inexpensive prices and fresh food. You will see items that you've never seen before. An experience!
12 locals recommend
Richmond New May Wah Supermarket
707 Clement StThis is an Asian market like you've never been to before. Inexpensive prices and fresh food. You will see items that you've never seen before. An experience!
Great vegetarian grocery store. Lots of options and co-op friendly. Don't ask where the meat section is.
274 locals recommend
Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom StGreat vegetarian grocery store. Lots of options and co-op friendly. Don't ask where the meat section is.
Arts & Culture
Best bookstore ever. Used books are two doors down from the main building. Ask them. Great bookstore to get lost in.
82 locals recommend
Green Apple Books
506 Clement StBest bookstore ever. Used books are two doors down from the main building. Ask them. Great bookstore to get lost in.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cutest wine bar with little appetizers to nosh while enjoying a tasty glass of wine. Short taxi or bus ride from our place.
18 locals recommend
Internos Wine Cafe
1110 Geary BlvdCutest wine bar with little appetizers to nosh while enjoying a tasty glass of wine. Short taxi or bus ride from our place.
Everything Else
One block from our house and great place to pick up personal supplies and quick snacks.
293 locals recommend
Walgreens
1333 Castro StOne block from our house and great place to pick up personal supplies and quick snacks.
Wells Fargo Bank
2100 Fillmore StFor your banking pleasure....
Amazing winery that is less than 30 minutes from our place. A-mazing view, delicious champagne, and wonderful cheese/meat plate. a wonderful get-away- you do need a car. Sonoma.
36 locals recommend
Ram's Gate Winery
28700 Arnold DrAmazing winery that is less than 30 minutes from our place. A-mazing view, delicious champagne, and wonderful cheese/meat plate. a wonderful get-away- you do need a car. Sonoma.
Shopping
Ross Dress for Less
2300 16th StIf you need an inexpensive clothing fix....
Love this place. Lots to see, eat and check out. Farmers Market is on Saturday and too cool for school
678 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
Love this place. Lots to see, eat and check out. Farmers Market is on Saturday and too cool for school