Guide to the Outer Sunset
Places to eat in my neighborhood
The Sunset is definitely a bit more spread out, but the food options abound. Here are my personal favorites.
This little bakery has the best breakfast sandwiches, made with freshly baked biscuits. It gets crowded after 10AM on weekends, but weekdays you're home free.
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Devil's Teeth Baking Company
3876 Noriega StThis little bakery has the best breakfast sandwiches, made with freshly baked biscuits. It gets crowded after 10AM on weekends, but weekdays you're home free.
Order a drip coffee and a coffee cake and sit outside in their little parklet. Also: the baristas may seem intimidating, but they're all actually pretty nice once you get to know them.
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Trouble Coffee
4033 Judah StOrder a drip coffee and a coffee cake and sit outside in their little parklet. Also: the baristas may seem intimidating, but they're all actually pretty nice once you get to know them.
This little neighborhood restaurant is a favorite of ours—just a few blocks away and some really fresh, delicious Thai food. If you're looking to have a mellow night, this is your spot.
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Sri Thai Cuisine
4621 Lincoln WayThis little neighborhood restaurant is a favorite of ours—just a few blocks away and some really fresh, delicious Thai food. If you're looking to have a mellow night, this is your spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Riptide
3639 Taraval StGood and grimy—a classic dive.
Benjamin Cooper SF
398 Geary StParks & Nature
It's easy to get lost in this massive park, especially on the outer edges. Wander the trails to spot birds, coyotes, and other wildlife.
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Golden Gate Park
It's easy to get lost in this massive park, especially on the outer edges. Wander the trails to spot birds, coyotes, and other wildlife.
On a warm San Francisco night (which, yes, there are few) grab your friends, buy some firewood from the Safeway on Fulton & 48th and roast some hot dogs while watching the sunset. It's best to get out there pretty early—they fill up quick and the park service comes around 9 to dose all the fires.
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Ocean Beach Fire Pits
On a warm San Francisco night (which, yes, there are few) grab your friends, buy some firewood from the Safeway on Fulton & 48th and roast some hot dogs while watching the sunset. It's best to get out there pretty early—they fill up quick and the park service comes around 9 to dose all the fires.
Shopping
Super cute little boutique carrying vintage finds and wonderful trinkets. Their candle game is very strong. Insider knowledge: the shop owner often has cider or sangria out for guests to sip on while they browse.
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Establish
Super cute little boutique carrying vintage finds and wonderful trinkets. Their candle game is very strong. Insider knowledge: the shop owner often has cider or sangria out for guests to sip on while they browse.
Essentials
This little co-op always has fresh food but is a bit pricey. It's easy for a quick weeknight meal. But be warned: they don't sell any meat!
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Other Avenues Grocery Cooperative
3930 Judah StThis little co-op always has fresh food but is a bit pricey. It's easy for a quick weeknight meal. But be warned: they don't sell any meat!
Clean Cycle
1454 48th AveIt's $2.50 a load but it's always clean and you'll frequently find a free machine.
Everything Else
Mission District
Sightseeing
These are top places to check out while you're in the Outer Sunset.
The view from this perch is unparalleled, especially at sunset. Keep your eyes peeled for whales on the horizon—they love to hang out just beyond Mile Rock.
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Sutro Baths
1004 Point Lobos AveThe view from this perch is unparalleled, especially at sunset. Keep your eyes peeled for whales on the horizon—they love to hang out just beyond Mile Rock.
So close to our house and so full of cool things! Birds, wildlife, ponds, trails, museums, and more! You could spend your whole vacation in here if you want.
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Golden Gate Park
So close to our house and so full of cool things! Birds, wildlife, ponds, trails, museums, and more! You could spend your whole vacation in here if you want.
This is a great spot within Golden Gate Park for a quick rest and relaxation.
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Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrThis is a great spot within Golden Gate Park for a quick rest and relaxation.
Surprise! There are bison in SF! Come see these American treasures resting in a big grassy field.
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Bison Paddock
1237 John F Kennedy DrSurprise! There are bison in SF! Come see these American treasures resting in a big grassy field.
A great place to swing by on weekends, where locals take their model sailboats for a spin
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Spreckels Lake
A great place to swing by on weekends, where locals take their model sailboats for a spin
Stow Lake