Food Scene
Brenda's French Soul Food
652 Polk StWonderful brunch! Try the watermelon iced tea.
Dottie's True Blue Cafe
28 6th StGreat brunch! Pastries made from scratch.
Farm : Table
754 Post StGreat coffee and hand made pastries/light breakfast & lunch
Contraband Coffee Bar
1415 Larkin StExcellent coffee and outdoor seating for sunny days
Golden Coffee Shop
901 Sutter StBest diner in the neighborhood. Nothing fancy, just right.
Best Thai food in San Francisco! I recommend the fried pork belly. Delivery until midnight.
90 locals recommend
Lers Ros
730 Larkin StBest Thai food in San Francisco! I recommend the fried pork belly. Delivery until midnight.
Northern Vietnamese Pho, amazing! Only open til 5pm, a great lunch spot!
37 locals recommend
Turtle Tower Restaurant
5716 Geary BlvdNorthern Vietnamese Pho, amazing! Only open til 5pm, a great lunch spot!
Close to the apartment, fresh ingredients, open til 3am on weekends, always a solid go to for Thai food.
25 locals recommend
Osha Thai Noodle Cafe
692 Geary StClose to the apartment, fresh ingredients, open til 3am on weekends, always a solid go to for Thai food.
Golden Lotus
631 Larkin StreetGreat pho, open for dinner.
Pagolac
655 Larkin StreetMore great pho!
Beautiful views of the bay, and on Friday nights they host a dinner event with many food trucks called "Off the Grid"
161 locals recommend
Fort Mason
2 Marina BlvdBeautiful views of the bay, and on Friday nights they host a dinner event with many food trucks called "Off the Grid"
Sons & Daughters
Powell StreetPerfect for hot date night.
Greens
2 Marina BlvdUpscale vegetarian dining in beautiful Fort Mason.
This place is THE BOMB. I don't use the phrase lightly. It is the best kept secret of this neighborhood, great coffee, great brunch, fantastic baked goods, and NO WAIT! Seriously, just go.
31 locals recommend
Jane on Larkin
925 Larkin StThis place is THE BOMB. I don't use the phrase lightly. It is the best kept secret of this neighborhood, great coffee, great brunch, fantastic baked goods, and NO WAIT! Seriously, just go.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rye
688 Geary StGreat cocktails, relaxed atmosphere.
Tradition
441 Jones StreetAmazing cocktails! Walk in, or reserve a booth.
One of the best vegan restaurants in the country, great for food allergies. Delicious for everyone!
57 locals recommend
Millennium
5912 College AveOne of the best vegan restaurants in the country, great for food allergies. Delicious for everyone!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
401 Bay StGroceries!
Great produce shop, friendly owner! If you see one of the owners, Harry, ask him what is in season.
7 locals recommend
Polk Street Produce
1334 Polk StGreat produce shop, friendly owner! If you see one of the owners, Harry, ask him what is in season.
Everything Else
AKA The Tenderloin National Forest!
http://www.yelp.com/biz/tenderloin-national-forest-san-francisco
Open T-F 11am-3pm
Tenderloin Children's Playground
570 Ellis StreetAKA The Tenderloin National Forest!
http://www.yelp.com/biz/tenderloin-national-forest-san-francisco
Open T-F 11am-3pm
Beautiful tennis courts on the top of Nob Hill. Great views of the city and bay, with a good chance of seeing/hearing the parrots of Telegraph Hill.
17 locals recommend
Alice Marble Tennis Courts
1200 Greenwich StBeautiful tennis courts on the top of Nob Hill. Great views of the city and bay, with a good chance of seeing/hearing the parrots of Telegraph Hill.
Sightseeing
Check out the farmers market at the Ferry Building on Saturday morning! A wonderful collection of local farmers and craftspeople, and great views of the Bay Bridge.
678 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
Check out the farmers market at the Ferry Building on Saturday morning! A wonderful collection of local farmers and craftspeople, and great views of the Bay Bridge.
Alcatraz Cruises station
Take a tour of Alcatraz, the night tours are scary!
Tuesday nights at 6:15 this beautiful cathedral hosts a free yoga class. Feel free to borrow our yoga mats and get there at least 20 min early for a good spot. Open to all and a wonderful experience
165 locals recommend
Grace Cathedral
1100 California StTuesday nights at 6:15 this beautiful cathedral hosts a free yoga class. Feel free to borrow our yoga mats and get there at least 20 min early for a good spot. Open to all and a wonderful experience
My favorite nighttime walking destination with epic views of the city and intriguing history.
Russian Hill Park
Larkin StreetMy favorite nighttime walking destination with epic views of the city and intriguing history.