Guidebook for San Francisco
Arts & Culture
I-Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays PlazaSF Giants stadium - gotta love how close it is.
Excellent museum a short walk away.
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Iziko lezobuciko ze-San Francisco zaseMzantsi
151 3rd StExcellent museum a short walk away.
Iziko Lomuzi Wamazwe Asiya
200 Larkin StExcellent museum.
Metreon
135 4th StAll the latest movies and IMAX 3D
Just a fun city park and space to stroll, do tai chi or sip a coffee or tea and a skating rink.
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I-Yerba Buena Gardens
750 Howard StJust a fun city park and space to stroll, do tai chi or sip a coffee or tea and a skating rink.
Lucky Strike
200 King StDo you want to go bowling?
The Masonic
1111 California StGreat concerts
Excellent venue for house, techno and late night music scene
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Mighty
119 Utah StreetExcellent venue for house, techno and late night music scene
Everything Else
UCSF/Mission Bay
1675 Owens StExcellent hospital, so close.
San Francisco City Hall
1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett PlNice building.
I-Center yeMoscone
747 Howard StSo close to the convention center.
Kabuki Springs and Spa
1750 Geary BlvdRelax
Mission Cliffs
2295 Harrison StClimbing wall
Planet Granite San Francisco
924 Mason StBay side climbing wall
Shopping
Anything that the adventure traveler may need within a block walk.
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REI
1338 San Pablo AveAnything that the adventure traveler may need within a block walk.
Costco Wholesale
450 10th StIf you need stuff for your trip.
Everything and anything your shopping heart may desire.
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Union Square
333 Post StEverything and anything your shopping heart may desire.
San Francisco Flower Mart
640 Brannan StFresh flowers of every variety
Great stores and farmer's market on the Bay
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Ferry Building Marketplace
Great stores and farmer's market on the Bay
Excellent local sports adventure athletic gear store
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Sports Basement Bryant Street
1590 Bryant StExcellent local sports adventure athletic gear store
Essentials
Trader Joe's
555 9th StGreat grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island StGreat grocery store.
Safeway
298 King StGreat grocery store.
Food Scene
Osha Thai Restaurant & Lounge
4 Embarcadero CtrGreat thai food.
Waterbar Restaurant
399 The EmbarcaderoBest warm lobster roll you will ever try.
Upscale Dim Sum - you have to try the lobster dumpling and the crispy duck
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Yank Sing
101 Spear StUpscale Dim Sum - you have to try the lobster dumpling and the crispy duck
Excellent soup and chicken curry puffs along with a sumptuous pad thai
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Thai House 530
530 Valencia StreetExcellent soup and chicken curry puffs along with a sumptuous pad thai
You will never go wrong here - has become an SF staple.
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Limón Rotisserie
524 Valencia StYou will never go wrong here - has become an SF staple.
Yes, there is a reason it's hard to find a reservation.
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The Slanted Door
Ferry BuildingYes, there is a reason it's hard to find a reservation.
Waterfront Peruvian food - how can you say no?
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La Mar Cebicheria Peruana
PIER 1 1/2 2Waterfront Peruvian food - how can you say no?
Best salmon belly I have ever tried. A little pricey but an experience.
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Ozumo
161 Steuart StBest salmon belly I have ever tried. A little pricey but an experience.
Caffe Roma Coffee Roasting Co.
885 Bryant StConvenient coffee roastery
Umami Burger Soma
242 King StJust try the truffle cheese burger
An SF Vietnamese staple at its new location.
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Navin Thai Restaurant
1059 Powell StAn SF Vietnamese staple at its new location.
If you like fresh simple ingredients in your food, this will not disappoint with flavour
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Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StIf you like fresh simple ingredients in your food, this will not disappoint with flavour
How can anyone say no to salted caramel or creme brûlée?
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Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StHow can anyone say no to salted caramel or creme brûlée?
Salt House
545 Mission StDown right good food
farmerbrown
25 Mason StGreat fried chicken
A SF staple for authentic hole in the wall Pakistani food
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Shalimar Restaurant
532 Jones StA SF staple for authentic hole in the wall Pakistani food
Naan-N-Curry
336 O'Farrell StreetA very popular Pakistani restaurant chain in SF and this location is open 24 hours!
Better ambiance than Shalimar if you have a large group or a family
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Chutney Restaurant
511 Jones StBetter ambiance than Shalimar if you have a large group or a family
Nihon Whisky Lounge
1779 Folsom StExcellent sushi and more
Dottie's True Blue Cafe
28 6th StSF staple for breakfast - always a line
Did you make a reservation last year for this one?
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Fringale Restaurant
570 4th StDid you make a reservation last year for this one?
Taqueria Dos Amigos
888 Brannan StreetGreat breakfast and lunch burritos
Basil
1175 Folsom StAn SF staple thai restaurant
The Creamery
685 4th StGreat coffee and breakfast
Amici's East Coast Pizzeria
60 Morris StZaaaa
Tsunami Mission Bay
301 King StreetGreat sushi and cool vibe
Little Skillet
360 Ritch StClose by southern food
Primo Patio Cafe
214 Townsend StGreat breakfast
Oola
860 Folsom StDelectable and late night
Boulevard
1 Mission StVery upscale eatery
Favourite breakfast place - get there early to avoid the line. The beignets are worth the wait
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Just For You Cafe
732 22nd StFavourite breakfast place - get there early to avoid the line. The beignets are worth the wait
Great place when to sail in and dock next to as well as breakfast and lunch
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The Ramp
855 Terry A Francois BlvdGreat place when to sail in and dock next to as well as breakfast and lunch
Mission Rock Resort
817 Terry A Francois BlvdGood breakfast but excellent view
Upscale breakfast bistro - always a line 30 minutes before opening
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Plow
1299 18th StUpscale breakfast bistro - always a line 30 minutes before opening
Goat Hill Pizza
300 Connecticut StAn SF staple pizza place
PPQ Dungeness Island - San Francisco
5821 Clement StVietnamese crab
Crustacean
1475 Polk StVietnamese crab
Definitely get there early and yes, it's worth the wait!
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Burma Superstar
309 Clement StDefinitely get there early and yes, it's worth the wait!
The Grove - Hayes
301 Hayes StAwesome food and vibe
Sail in or bike to or drive there - awesome food and scene on a sunny weekend
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Sam's Anchor Cafe
27 Main StSail in or bike to or drive there - awesome food and scene on a sunny weekend
Ton Kiang
5821 Geary BlvdExcellent dim sum
Mission Beach Cafe
Excellent breakfast and lunch
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos AveExcellent upscale brunch with a view
Cozy restaurant chalet near Ocean beach - kid and family friendly
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Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyCozy restaurant chalet near Ocean beach - kid and family friendly
Always a favourite brunch spot - get there early
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Mama's On Washington Square
1701 Stockton StAlways a favourite brunch spot - get there early
Bar Tartine
561 Valencia StreetExcellent food and scene
Entertainment & Activities
Children's Creativity Museum
221 4th StIt's for kids, gotta love it.
Sightseeing
San Francisco Bay Bridge
San Francisco – Oakland Bay BridgeAccess to East Bay
SF Landmark and access to Marin, Sausalito, Tiburon, Muir woods, Stinson beach, Tomales Bay, Bodega Bay and beyond
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Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeSF Landmark and access to Marin, Sausalito, Tiburon, Muir woods, Stinson beach, Tomales Bay, Bodega Bay and beyond
Awesome city and Bay side park for family kids and fun gatherings
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Crissy Field
Awesome city and Bay side park for family kids and fun gatherings
Outdoor park with a museum, soccer fields and more
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Golden Gate Park
Outdoor park with a museum, soccer fields and more
Ships, the Bay, the GG bridge, and open water swimming for the daring! Swam here regularly for 10 years. Nice beach and next to Ghirardelli Square
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San Francisco Maritime Museum / Aquatic Park Bathhouse Building
Ships, the Bay, the GG bridge, and open water swimming for the daring! Swam here regularly for 10 years. Nice beach and next to Ghirardelli Square
Muir Woods Visitor Center
1 Muir Woods RdHave you seen Star Wars?
On a clear night - head straight up here and gaze at the stars, the fog, the GG bridge and the city lights
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Twin Peaks
On a clear night - head straight up here and gaze at the stars, the fog, the GG bridge and the city lights
Haight-Ashbury
It all started here at 4:20
San Francisco Badlands
4121 18th StTop of Nob hill - a famous landmark
Ikhethidrali ye-Grace
1100 California StSF landmark
Hayes Valley
Great shopping and restaurants
Famous golf course on the ocean
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The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay
1 Miramontes Point RdFamous golf course on the ocean
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrI love science
I-Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F Kennedy DrBeautiful roses
Great vistas - mostly owned by Lucasfilms now
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Presidio of San Francisco
Great vistas - mostly owned by Lucasfilms now
Catch the trolley here and head up Nob hill and then transfer over to Ghirardelli Square
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
5 Embarcadero CtrCatch the trolley here and head up Nob hill and then transfer over to Ghirardelli Square
Coit Tower
Climb the hill and enjoy the views
Japan Town
This is where I buy my origami paper
Russian Hill
Cool vibe, restaurants and bars