Guidebook for San Francisco
Shopping
There are 10 other thrift and vintage stores along Valencia and Mission Streets between 15th and 25th Streets, but this is the best, relatively inexpensive vintage store in the Mission.
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Painted Bird
1360 Valencia StreetThere are 10 other thrift and vintage stores along Valencia and Mission Streets between 15th and 25th Streets, but this is the best, relatively inexpensive vintage store in the Mission.
Heath Ceramics
2900 18th StA locally loved purveyor of (pricey) ceramics.
CVS
1059 Hyde StThe closest drugstore to the condo.
The closest shopping mall also has the closest movie theater.
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Westfield San Francisco Centre
865 Market StThe closest shopping mall also has the closest movie theater.
Everything Else
Every Wednesday and Sunday, from 7 to 5, dozens of farm booths and food trucks gather just downstairs from the condo.
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Heart of the City Farmer's Market
Every Wednesday and Sunday, from 7 to 5, dozens of farm booths and food trucks gather just downstairs from the condo.
Get a drop-in haircut for under-$40, and get served cheap beer while you wait.
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Public Barber Salon
571 Geary StGet a drop-in haircut for under-$40, and get served cheap beer while you wait.
The closest full-service post office.
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United States Postal Service
2111 Lane StThe closest full-service post office.
McAllister Market & Deli
136 McAllister StThe nearest convenience store, open till 11, sometimes a little later.
Sightseeing
One of the best views of the city (and best people-watching) is at the southwest corner of this park.
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetOne of the best views of the city (and best people-watching) is at the southwest corner of this park.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fake rainstorms and sugary cocktails make this kitschy bar worth stopping by.
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Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
950 Mason StFake rainstorms and sugary cocktails make this kitschy bar worth stopping by.
The best drag show in the city on Friday and Saturdays nights after 11 PM (note: if you're not into divey bars, this is not the place for you).
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Aunt Charlie's Lounge
133 Turk StThe best drag show in the city on Friday and Saturdays nights after 11 PM (note: if you're not into divey bars, this is not the place for you).
Jones
620 Jones StHip indoor/outdoor bar.
You need a reservation and a password to get in to this Prohibition-era-styled cocktail lounge.
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Bourbon & Branch
501 Jones StYou need a reservation and a password to get in to this Prohibition-era-styled cocktail lounge.
Nite Cap Bar
699 O'Farrell StGood dive bar within stumbling distance.
Outdoor beer garden great for when it's warm outside and you need a cold one.
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Biergarten
424 Octavia StOutdoor beer garden great for when it's warm outside and you need a cold one.
Food Scene
The best bakery in the Bay Area has several other outlets in SF; this one has coffee and lunch menus too.
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Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th AveThe best bakery in the Bay Area has several other outlets in SF; this one has coffee and lunch menus too.
Land's End brewery serving good beer and American food, with a great view of the ocean from the second-floor dining room.
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Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyLand's End brewery serving good beer and American food, with a great view of the ocean from the second-floor dining room.
Celtic Coffee Company
142 McAllister StThe nearest free wifi coffee shop.
Ananda Fuara
1298 Market StPopular vegetarian lunch spot.
Millennium
5912 College AveGreat (if pricey) vegan menu here.
Dottie's True Blue Cafe
28 6th StBreakfast/brunch staple.
Mom's Soul Groove
655 Ellis StreetChicken and waffles.
farmerbrown
25 Mason StGood soul food restaurant/bar.
Lers Ros
730 Larkin StPopular Thai restaurant.
Arts & Culture
Just across from the Museum of Modern Art, this less-frequented museum also has modern art, but with more local-centric exhibits.
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Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
701 Mission StJust across from the Museum of Modern Art, this less-frequented museum also has modern art, but with more local-centric exhibits.
Per its site, "Audium is the only theatre of its kind in the world, pioneering the exploration of space in music."
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Audium
1616 Bush StPer its site, "Audium is the only theatre of its kind in the world, pioneering the exploration of space in music."
Essentials
The closest grocery store to the condo; alternatively, there are a Safeway and Whole Foods two stops west on the Muni subway line, near Church Street.
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Harvest Urban Market
191 8th StThe closest grocery store to the condo; alternatively, there are a Safeway and Whole Foods two stops west on the Muni subway line, near Church Street.