Guidebook for San Francisco
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island St- Assorted, and some great organic produce
Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom StGreat Grocery - lots of organic produce.
A little bit of everything - The house of "trader joe's two buck chuck"
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Trader Joe's
555 9th StA little bit of everything - The house of "trader joe's two buck chuck"
Food Scene
- Enjoy a great breakfast or a delicious lunch or dinner.
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Rocco's Cafe
8th Street- Enjoy a great breakfast or a delicious lunch or dinner.
- Great French cuisine at affordable prices.
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Mathilde French Bistro
315 5th St- Great French cuisine at affordable prices.
Is a landmark public square with shops and restaurants and marketer of premium chocolate products. Ghirardelli Chocolate is the country’s longest continuously operating chocolate manufacturer.
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The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point StIs a landmark public square with shops and restaurants and marketer of premium chocolate products. Ghirardelli Chocolate is the country’s longest continuously operating chocolate manufacturer.
"... If any of you have never sinned, then go ahead and throw the first stone..."
that is the Haight district moto! Must walk the wild side.
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Ben & Jerry’s
1480 Haight St"... If any of you have never sinned, then go ahead and throw the first stone..."
that is the Haight district moto! Must walk the wild side.
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StGood Coffee
Epicenter Cafe
764 Harrison StreetGood coffee
Samovar Tea Lounge, Yerba Buena Gardens
730 Howard StGreat Tea house
Dartealing Lounge
470 3rd StTea house
Basil
1175 Folsom StGreat food
Buca di Beppo
855 Howard Street Family style Italian restaurant.
No-frills restaurant serving Asian-fusion & Chinese food like chicken wings & noodle dishes.
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SO
1010 Bryant StNo-frills restaurant serving Asian-fusion & Chinese food like chicken wings & noodle dishes.
Restaurant & bar Japanese cuisine with daily happy hour specials - great food.
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Kama Sushi Soma
294 9th StRestaurant & bar Japanese cuisine with daily happy hour specials - great food.
Zagat rated
"Tucked away in a quiet SoMa alley", this ultra-"modern" American duplex provides a “tasty” seasonal menu along with "spot-on" cocktails.
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25 Lusk
25 Lusk St Zagat rated
"Tucked away in a quiet SoMa alley", this ultra-"modern" American duplex provides a “tasty” seasonal menu along with "spot-on" cocktails.
Fang
660 Howard StChinese Restaurant.
Sightglass Coffee
270 7th St...The best coffee in San Francisco.
La Taqueria
2889 Mission St"The best burrito ever..."
Philz Coffee
3101 24th St
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StOne of the best bakeries in town.
Shopping
- Great Mall with some architectural history.
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Westfield San Francisco Centre
865 Market St- Great Mall with some architectural history.
Metreon
135 4th StOne more complete Shopping Mall
Ok, load your credit cards!!!
Shopping, shopping, shopping and shopping!
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Union Square
333 Post StOk, load your credit cards!!!
Shopping, shopping, shopping and shopping!
Target
2675 Geary BlvdInexpensive everything!
Everything Else
It is the greatest convention center in Northern California.
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I-Center yeMoscone
747 Howard StIt is the greatest convention center in Northern California.
I-Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays Plaza- Go Giants!
From Pier 45 (North) to Pier 96 (South) - Cruise Terminal (Wharf Plaza), The Exploratorium (Pier 15 & 17), Ferry Building (Pier 5 to 14) great food, a terminal for ferries that travel across the Bay.
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Embarcadero
From Pier 45 (North) to Pier 96 (South) - Cruise Terminal (Wharf Plaza), The Exploratorium (Pier 15 & 17), Ferry Building (Pier 5 to 14) great food, a terminal for ferries that travel across the Bay.
San Francisco's most famous waterfront community.
Try the Dungeness crab (served steaming hot at outdoors stands)
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Fishermans Wharf
505 Leavenworth StSan Francisco's most famous waterfront community.
Try the Dungeness crab (served steaming hot at outdoors stands)
Walgreens
1363 Divisadero StPharmacy plus
Slim's
Ranked #18 of 25 for Best Live Music Venue
333 11th St San Francisco CA
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Slim's
333 11th St
Slim's
Ranked #18 of 25 for Best Live Music Venue
333 11th St San Francisco CA
Arts & Culture
Iziko lezobuciko ze-San Francisco zaseMzantsi
151 3rd StWhere Art happens!
Established in 1848 it is the oldes Chinatown in USA. Check the Gateway Arch (Dragon Gate) on Grant Avenue at Bush Street in Chinatown, the only authentic Chinatown Gate in North America.
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Chinatown
Established in 1848 it is the oldes Chinatown in USA. Check the Gateway Arch (Dragon Gate) on Grant Avenue at Bush Street in Chinatown, the only authentic Chinatown Gate in North America.
The oldest public Japanese garden in the United States located inside Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
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Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrThe oldest public Japanese garden in the United States located inside Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
Founded in 1895 in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum has been an integral part of the cultural fabric of the city and a cherished destination for millions of residents and visitors
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Iziko lede Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrFounded in 1895 in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum has been an integral part of the cultural fabric of the city and a cherished destination for millions of residents and visitors
Just one ticket allows you to explore an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum, rainforest, 40,000 live animals, and more—all under one living roof.
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California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrJust one ticket allows you to explore an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum, rainforest, 40,000 live animals, and more—all under one living roof.
Haight Ashbury was the epicenter of the hippy culture and it could be said, still is. Locals in that time included the Grateful Dead at 710 Ashbury and Janis Joplin at 122 Lyon Street.
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Haight Street
Haight StreetHaight Ashbury was the epicenter of the hippy culture and it could be said, still is. Locals in that time included the Grateful Dead at 710 Ashbury and Janis Joplin at 122 Lyon Street.
Sightseeing
Lombard Street
Lombard Street- "The Crooked Street"
- Explore the whole "North Beach neighborhood" You will see the city in a totally new perspective.
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Coit Tower
- Explore the whole "North Beach neighborhood" You will see the city in a totally new perspective.
- Off Bay Bridge, it is the place to enjoy a night view of San Francisco.
"Port of San Francisco" iconic view!!!
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Treasure Island
- Off Bay Bridge, it is the place to enjoy a night view of San Francisco.
"Port of San Francisco" iconic view!!!
Food, Shops and the Sea Lions - also live stream from the "sea lion webcam".
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Pier 39
The EmbarcaderoFood, Shops and the Sea Lions - also live stream from the "sea lion webcam".
Also known as Fort Alcatraz, 1-1/4 miles offshore from San Francisco was built in 1859. It housed some of the most dangerous criminals in USA between 1934 & 1963.
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Isiqithi sase-Alcatraz
Also known as Fort Alcatraz, 1-1/4 miles offshore from San Francisco was built in 1859. It housed some of the most dangerous criminals in USA between 1934 & 1963.
This gem of Victorian architecture has a long and storied history, and is the oldest public wood-and-glass conservatory in North America.
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I-Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F Kennedy DrThis gem of Victorian architecture has a long and storied history, and is the oldest public wood-and-glass conservatory in North America.
One of the most photographed locations in San Francisco, Alamo Square's famous "postcard row" at Hayes and Steiner Streets is indeed a visual treat.
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Painted Ladies
Hayes StreetOne of the most photographed locations in San Francisco, Alamo Square's famous "postcard row" at Hayes and Steiner Streets is indeed a visual treat.
The Presidio's "front door."
The northern waterfront offers spectacular views, unparalleled recreational opportunities, and the chance to glimpse rare birds frolicking in the restored marsh
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Crissy Field
The Presidio's "front door."
The northern waterfront offers spectacular views, unparalleled recreational opportunities, and the chance to glimpse rare birds frolicking in the restored marsh
The Castro District, commonly referenced as The Castro, is a neighborhood in Eureka Valley in San Francisco, California. The Castro was one of the first gay neighborhoods in the United States.
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The Castro
The Castro District, commonly referenced as The Castro, is a neighborhood in Eureka Valley in San Francisco, California. The Castro was one of the first gay neighborhoods in the United States.
At 922 feet in elevation, Twin Peaks is second only to Mt. Davidson in height, offers spectacular views of the Bay Area, and is a world-famous tourist attraction.
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Twin Peaks
At 922 feet in elevation, Twin Peaks is second only to Mt. Davidson in height, offers spectacular views of the Bay Area, and is a world-famous tourist attraction.
Haight-Ashbury
See Ben & Jerry's
One of the best views of the city - Sunrise or Sunset!!!!
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Twin Peaks Boulevard
Twin Peaks BoulevardOne of the best views of the city - Sunrise or Sunset!!!!
Drinks & Nightlife
City Beer Store
853 Mission StFind a great variety of great beer!
Brewery serving original IPAs, lagers & more, plus American fare at night, in a relaxed space.
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Local Brewing Co.
69 Bluxome StBrewery serving original IPAs, lagers & more, plus American fare at night, in a relaxed space.
Craft brews, Spanish tapas & live flamenco performances lure locals to this loftlike spot.
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ThirstyBear Brewing Company
661 Howard StCraft brews, Spanish tapas & live flamenco performances lure locals to this loftlike spot.
Contemporary exposed-brick tasting room offering a rotating selection of small-batch brews on tap.
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Cellarmaker Brewing Company
1150 Howard StContemporary exposed-brick tasting room offering a rotating selection of small-batch brews on tap.
K&L has a much sturdier sherry assortment. • The Wine Club has an excellent selection, great prices and David. Just cross the street!
The Wine Club
1555 Burke AvenueK&L has a much sturdier sherry assortment. • The Wine Club has an excellent selection, great prices and David. Just cross the street!
Jamber is a brother-sister duo whose passion is to bring together food, drink and most importantly people. Also great food to enjoy with the wine on tap.
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Jamber Wine Pub
858 Folsom StJamber is a brother-sister duo whose passion is to bring together food, drink and most importantly people. Also great food to enjoy with the wine on tap.
SFJAZZ
201 Franklin StThat is a must if you like good music.
Located at 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607 - Is one of the greatest place in the Bay Area to appreciate great music with gourmet food. Live music - Jazz Club.
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Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestLocated at 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607 - Is one of the greatest place in the Bay Area to appreciate great music with gourmet food. Live music - Jazz Club.
Bluxome Street Winery
53 Bluxome Street...just a good wine.
Wine Down SF
685 Folsom StGood place to get enjoy a great wine!