Guidebook for San Francisco
Sightseeing
Lots of fun things to do/see: Ferries to Alcatraz, the Exploratorium and Wax Museums, Aquarium, sea lions, shops, restaurants and more. Try a bowl of crab chowder in a sourdough bread bowl.
713 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StLots of fun things to do/see: Ferries to Alcatraz, the Exploratorium and Wax Museums, Aquarium, sea lions, shops, restaurants and more. Try a bowl of crab chowder in a sourdough bread bowl.
A must see! Walk across to catch gorgeous views of San Francisco. But don't forget your jacket -- it gets foggy and chilly out there over the Bay.
1321 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeA must see! Walk across to catch gorgeous views of San Francisco. But don't forget your jacket -- it gets foggy and chilly out there over the Bay.
This neighborhood, the nexus for "hippy" "free love" culture in the 60's, still retains much of that flair. Great restaurants and shops -- especially if you're looking for tie dyed clothing! :)
379 locals recommend
Haight-Ashbury
This neighborhood, the nexus for "hippy" "free love" culture in the 60's, still retains much of that flair. Great restaurants and shops -- especially if you're looking for tie dyed clothing! :)
Lombard Street
Lombard StreetThe curviest street in San Francisco. Great photo opportunities!
A slice of Japan in the middle of SF -- filled with one-of-a-kind gift shops, restaurants (sushi, udon, shabu-shabu), an anime book store, an incense shop, a bubble tea shop, and more.
246 locals recommend
Japan Town
A slice of Japan in the middle of SF -- filled with one-of-a-kind gift shops, restaurants (sushi, udon, shabu-shabu), an anime book store, an incense shop, a bubble tea shop, and more.
Those gorgeous Victorian houses that you see on all of the postcards of SF -- with the downtown skyline in the background. Get your camera ready!
300 locals recommend
Painted Ladies
Hayes StreetThose gorgeous Victorian houses that you see on all of the postcards of SF -- with the downtown skyline in the background. Get your camera ready!
Food Scene
Classy, upscale restaurant in a historic military officer's club building in the Presidio. Also has great cocktails.
38 locals recommend
Presidio Social Club
563 Ruger StClassy, upscale restaurant in a historic military officer's club building in the Presidio. Also has great cocktails.
Strong coffee if you don't feel like making it at home. Just 3 blocks away.
512 locals recommend
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut StStrong coffee if you don't feel like making it at home. Just 3 blocks away.
Amazing Parisian & Viennese-style pastries, sandwiches & coffee served in modern space with an open kitchen.
176 locals recommend
b. patisserie
2821 California StAmazing Parisian & Viennese-style pastries, sandwiches & coffee served in modern space with an open kitchen.
One of my favorite restaurants in SF… amazing California cuisine served on carts tableside - dim sum style!
141 locals recommend
State Bird Provisions
1529 Fillmore StOne of my favorite restaurants in SF… amazing California cuisine served on carts tableside - dim sum style!
Terrific California cuisine with a lively vibe, in a neighborhood that’s fun to explore.
504 locals recommend
Nopa
560 Divisadero StTerrific California cuisine with a lively vibe, in a neighborhood that’s fun to explore.
Sustainable sushi, beautifully presented and delicious. Who could ask for more? :)
48 locals recommend
Tataki Sushi and Sake Bar
2827 California StSustainable sushi, beautifully presented and delicious. Who could ask for more? :)
Arts & Culture
Amazing art museum with frequently changing exhibits. Check out the views of SF from the museum tower -- entry is free!
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrAmazing art museum with frequently changing exhibits. Check out the views of SF from the museum tower -- entry is free!
Kids and adults alike will love this incredible science museum for its aquarium, rain forest, planetarium, and much more.
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrKids and adults alike will love this incredible science museum for its aquarium, rain forest, planetarium, and much more.
There is something for every modern art lover at SF MOMA -- photography, paintings, abstract art, and more. And with its recent expansion, its collection has gone from huge to ginormous, with a whole new set of amazing exhibits.
813 locals recommend
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StThere is something for every modern art lover at SF MOMA -- photography, paintings, abstract art, and more. And with its recent expansion, its collection has gone from huge to ginormous, with a whole new set of amazing exhibits.
Entertainment & Activities
Amazing day spa with communal baths. Women's days are Wed/Fri/Sun. Men's days are Mon/Thur/Sat. Tuesdays are co-ed (swimsuit required).
90 locals recommend
Kabuki Springs and Spa
1750 Geary BlvdAmazing day spa with communal baths. Women's days are Wed/Fri/Sun. Men's days are Mon/Thur/Sat. Tuesdays are co-ed (swimsuit required).
Super comfortable movie theater that shows first-run, mostly independent films. They have a bar/restaurant and you can bring food/drink into the theater with you! Big cushy chairs.
190 locals recommend
AMC Kabuki 8
1881 Post StSuper comfortable movie theater that shows first-run, mostly independent films. They have a bar/restaurant and you can bring food/drink into the theater with you! Big cushy chairs.
Parks & Nature
This park is amazing and full of fun things to do and see. The DeYoung Museum of art, the Academy of Science museum, the Conservatory of Flowers, bike and segway rentals, an archery range, and more.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
This park is amazing and full of fun things to do and see. The DeYoung Museum of art, the Academy of Science museum, the Conservatory of Flowers, bike and segway rentals, an archery range, and more.
This park and former military base is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. For hiking, the Batteries to Bluff trail is great, and so is Crissy Field for enjoying iconic views of the Golden Gate bridge.
383 locals recommend
Presidio of San Francisco
This park and former military base is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. For hiking, the Batteries to Bluff trail is great, and so is Crissy Field for enjoying iconic views of the Golden Gate bridge.
Gorgeous park with long paths for walking, running, playing on the beach, taking your dog for a walk, people watching -- all while taking in breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
426 locals recommend
Crissy Field
Gorgeous park with long paths for walking, running, playing on the beach, taking your dog for a walk, people watching -- all while taking in breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
OMG -- check out the not-to-miss views of the Golden Gate Bridge from this easy hiking trail. Gorgeous! And check out the visitors' center to learn about the history of the Cliff House and the Sutro Baths below.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailOMG -- check out the not-to-miss views of the Golden Gate Bridge from this easy hiking trail. Gorgeous! And check out the visitors' center to learn about the history of the Cliff House and the Sutro Baths below.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun local cocktail lounge with comfy seating and a mod gas fireplace.
12 locals recommend
Laureate Bar & Lounge
444 Presidio AveFun local cocktail lounge with comfy seating and a mod gas fireplace.
My favorite place to hear live music in San Francisco. Everybody who's anybody has played here...check it out!
119 locals recommend
The Fillmore
1805 Geary BlvdMy favorite place to hear live music in San Francisco. Everybody who's anybody has played here...check it out!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3 Masonic AveGreat grocery store just blocks away.
This drugstore is right around the corner if you need to fill a prescription or pick up health/beauty aids or basic food items.
263 locals recommend
Walgreens
1363 Divisadero StThis drugstore is right around the corner if you need to fill a prescription or pick up health/beauty aids or basic food items.