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Closest laundromat and dry cleaner. A few short blocks to the condo.
Cow Hollow Laundromat and Dry Cleaners in 3107 Pierce Street
3107 Pierce StClosest laundromat and dry cleaner. A few short blocks to the condo.
Closest, safest parking garage for friends or couples with two cars. (Street parking is limited to two hours per spot during the week, between 9 am to 6 pm).
Impark
2126 Lombard StreetClosest, safest parking garage for friends or couples with two cars. (Street parking is limited to two hours per spot during the week, between 9 am to 6 pm).
Alta Plaza Park
Steiner StreetGreat views of the city and free tennis courts.
Fantastic views of Golden Gate Bridge and promenade that goes all the way to the bridge (and over if you're up for a long walk!)
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Crissy Field
Fantastic views of Golden Gate Bridge and promenade that goes all the way to the bridge (and over if you're up for a long walk!)
Magnificent monument built for World Expo (the only surviving building) next to a pond with swans gracefully floating. It attracts many tourists and bridal parties photographing its goregousness!
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I-Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon StMagnificent monument built for World Expo (the only surviving building) next to a pond with swans gracefully floating. It attracts many tourists and bridal parties photographing its goregousness!
A wonderful place to relax-- hot and cold baths, sauna, steam room and all types of massage-- shiatsu, Swedish, deep tissue... So relaxing!
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Kabuki Springs and Spa
1750 Geary BlvdA wonderful place to relax-- hot and cold baths, sauna, steam room and all types of massage-- shiatsu, Swedish, deep tissue... So relaxing!
Lamai Thai Massage
3259 Pierce StreetVery affordable Thai massage
Food Trucks on Friday nights, starting at 5 pm. Don't miss this fun party!
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Fort Mason
2 Marina BlvdFood Trucks on Friday nights, starting at 5 pm. Don't miss this fun party!
Food Scene
Great brunch and dinner spot, very close to my condo. Go early if you want to brunch there on the weekend-- very popular!
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Rose's Cafe
2298 Union StGreat brunch and dinner spot, very close to my condo. Go early if you want to brunch there on the weekend-- very popular!
My favorite restaurant! Pan-Asian food with yummy cocktails. You'll feel like you have been transported to South East Asia.
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Betelnut
2030 Union StreetMy favorite restaurant! Pan-Asian food with yummy cocktails. You'll feel like you have been transported to South East Asia.
My haunt. Great coffee- they roast the beans on site. Free wifi.
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Union Street Goldsmith
My haunt. Great coffee- they roast the beans on site. Free wifi.
A great coffee and brunch spot in the heart of the Fillmore shopping area.
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The Grove - Fillmore
2016 Fillmore StA great coffee and brunch spot in the heart of the Fillmore shopping area.
The Elite Cafe
2049 Fillmore StreetCajun-Creole cuisine.
Bun Mee
2015 Fillmore StVietnamese Sammies! Casual and delicious.
High end cinema with great amenities-- a cafe, cocktails and dining while you watch in one of the theaters.
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AMC Kabuki 8
1881 Post StHigh end cinema with great amenities-- a cafe, cocktails and dining while you watch in one of the theaters.
Great high-end vegetarian cuisine with beautiful views of the marina and bay.
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Greens
2 Marina BlvdGreat high-end vegetarian cuisine with beautiful views of the marina and bay.
Arts & Culture
Old school cinema with one screen-- shows art films and cult classics like "The Room"
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Landmark's Clay Theatre
2261 Fillmore StOld school cinema with one screen-- shows art films and cult classics like "The Room"
In the heart of the Fillmore Street cultural area. Great place to see a live jazz or world music show.
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Yoshi's Jazz Club
In the heart of the Fillmore Street cultural area. Great place to see a live jazz or world music show.
The Independent
628 Divisadero StSmall music venue with indie line-up.
The Chapel
777 Valencia StreetNew music venue, with emphasis on acoustic and indie.
Sightseeing
Popular with tourists-- restaurants, hop on the cable cars, sea lions on the pier, other stuff (I'm not completely sure because locals rarely venture there!)
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Fishermans Wharf
505 Leavenworth StPopular with tourists-- restaurants, hop on the cable cars, sea lions on the pier, other stuff (I'm not completely sure because locals rarely venture there!)
Historical and picturesque monument perched on top of Telegraph Hill. Great for a walk, a view, see the well-preserved murals on the wall and maybe a flock of wild parrots if you walk down the steps.
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Coit Tower
Historical and picturesque monument perched on top of Telegraph Hill. Great for a walk, a view, see the well-preserved murals on the wall and maybe a flock of wild parrots if you walk down the steps.
Fun interactive science museum. Great for kids, science geeks, and the curious.
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Exploratorium
Green StreetFun interactive science museum. Great for kids, science geeks, and the curious.
Another fabulous beach with a different view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Also known for its small nudist area.
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Baker Beach
Another fabulous beach with a different view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Also known for its small nudist area.
Essentials
Pricey but organic natural groceries and produce.
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Real Food Company
3060 Fillmore StreetPricey but organic natural groceries and produce.
A long walk but priced more reasonably than closer grocery stores in the neighborhood.
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Safeway
15 Marina BlvdA long walk but priced more reasonably than closer grocery stores in the neighborhood.