Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Submarine Center is one of the local secrets in West Portal with sandwiches for which people travel from all over the city. For people who grew up in the neighborhood, they return time and again. A great tasting quick eat and great with kids.
21 locals recommend
Submarine Center
820 Ulloa StSubmarine Center is one of the local secrets in West Portal with sandwiches for which people travel from all over the city. For people who grew up in the neighborhood, they return time and again. A great tasting quick eat and great with kids.
Terrific breakfast place a short walk from the house. There may be a little wait, but it's worth it, and you can grab a great coffee while you are waiting. My favorite is the Irish Breakfast.
121 locals recommend
Toast Eatery
1748 Church StTerrific breakfast place a short walk from the house. There may be a little wait, but it's worth it, and you can grab a great coffee while you are waiting. My favorite is the Irish Breakfast.
Really good coffee, great baked goods and bread. A treat if you are looking for something sweet to start the day.
79 locals recommend
Noe Valley Bakery
4073 24th StReally good coffee, great baked goods and bread. A treat if you are looking for something sweet to start the day.
The best burritos in the city. I recommend the Super carnitas burrito (pro-tip: order it Dorado style, not on the menu). Don't let the lines deter you, they go fast.
347 locals recommend
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StThe best burritos in the city. I recommend the Super carnitas burrito (pro-tip: order it Dorado style, not on the menu). Don't let the lines deter you, they go fast.
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StIf you like ice cream, go here, thank me later.
Good local pizza shop where you can dine in or have delivered.
12 locals recommend
Mozzarella Di Bufala
69 W Portal AveGood local pizza shop where you can dine in or have delivered.
Roti Indian Bistro
53 W Portal AveTasty Indian food that you can also order to take out.
The best bagels in San Francisco, and an amazing deli. Terrific breakfast and lunch spot. And also good to stroll 24th Street and the vibrant community of small shops.
146 locals recommend
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
3150 24th StThe best bagels in San Francisco, and an amazing deli. Terrific breakfast and lunch spot. And also good to stroll 24th Street and the vibrant community of small shops.
This is right in our neighborhood, walking distance from the house. Great gourmet Italian goods or fabulous Italian takeout.
6 locals recommend
Little Original Joe's
393 West Portal AvenueThis is right in our neighborhood, walking distance from the house. Great gourmet Italian goods or fabulous Italian takeout.
Terrific coffee and a variety of foods, both breakfast and lunch. You can eat there, or grab it and go walk on the beach two blocks away.
BOAVIDA
3560 Taraval StTerrific coffee and a variety of foods, both breakfast and lunch. You can eat there, or grab it and go walk on the beach two blocks away.
Parks & Nature
A flat hiking trail, but with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the entrance to San Francisco bay. One of the hidden gems of San Francisco, with some of the most beautiful vistas you can find in the city. See if you can find the path to the maze!
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailA flat hiking trail, but with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the entrance to San Francisco bay. One of the hidden gems of San Francisco, with some of the most beautiful vistas you can find in the city. See if you can find the path to the maze!
A great place to walk around with some of the most amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the bay, and Alcatraz, with a flat walking trail that dead ends into the Warming Hut where you can get great salads and sandwiches and a hot cup of coffee it it's a foggy day.
426 locals recommend
Crissy Field
A great place to walk around with some of the most amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the bay, and Alcatraz, with a flat walking trail that dead ends into the Warming Hut where you can get great salads and sandwiches and a hot cup of coffee it it's a foggy day.
Beautiful Japanese garden to stroll around in Golden Gate Park.
348 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrBeautiful Japanese garden to stroll around in Golden Gate Park.
A beautify small lake in Golden Gate Park, where you can rent a paddle boat that you can take around the lake. You can also hike to the top of the island in the middle of the lake.
152 locals recommend
Stow Lake
A beautify small lake in Golden Gate Park, where you can rent a paddle boat that you can take around the lake. You can also hike to the top of the island in the middle of the lake.
One of the most beautiful parks in the city. In the heart of the Mission, get a picnic lunch and enjoy the people watching and the playground for kids.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetOne of the most beautiful parks in the city. In the heart of the Mission, get a picnic lunch and enjoy the people watching and the playground for kids.
See the location where Adolph Sutro built his historic baths. While the baths are no longer there, the coastal views are spectacular and it is a nice walk. Make sure to look for the hidden cave, and also take advantage of the adjacent Land's End trail.
246 locals recommend
Sutro Baths
1004 Point Lobos AveSee the location where Adolph Sutro built his historic baths. While the baths are no longer there, the coastal views are spectacular and it is a nice walk. Make sure to look for the hidden cave, and also take advantage of the adjacent Land's End trail.
Essentials
Easy parking for this great local grocery store that has everything you need, and some of the finest meats, cheeses, and wine selection you can find anywhere.
277 locals recommend
Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California StEasy parking for this great local grocery store that has everything you need, and some of the finest meats, cheeses, and wine selection you can find anywhere.
Has essential needs like medicine, batteries, tooth brushes, etc. for any daily needs
9 locals recommend
Walgreens Pharmacy
745 Clement StHas essential needs like medicine, batteries, tooth brushes, etc. for any daily needs
Safeway
730 Taraval StAll purpose grocery store a short distance away. Parking is on the roof.
Drinks & Nightlife
Iconic bar and restaurant in North Beach where the great bar and drinks are matched by the menu (which you can order at the bar!). And when you are done, you can walk around North Beach and explore one of the most interesting neighborhoods in the city.
39 locals recommend
Tosca
242 Columbus AveIconic bar and restaurant in North Beach where the great bar and drinks are matched by the menu (which you can order at the bar!). And when you are done, you can walk around North Beach and explore one of the most interesting neighborhoods in the city.
Spec's
270 Columbus AveHistoric bar at the entrance to North Beach, hidden down a short alley.
Pagan Idol
375 Bush StA tiki bar gone next level. Worth the visit.
Entertainment & Activities
The Exploratorium is a one of a kind exhibit of interactive displays that is great for kids and adults alike.
432 locals recommend
Exploratorium
Green StreetThe Exploratorium is a one of a kind exhibit of interactive displays that is great for kids and adults alike.
The best playground in San Francisco in the middle of Golden Gate Park. Right next to the merry-go-round. Great place for kids.
52 locals recommend
Koret Playground
The best playground in San Francisco in the middle of Golden Gate Park. Right next to the merry-go-round. Great place for kids.
Wonderful aquarium inside the Academy of Sciences. Great way to spend a few hours with kids, amazing sights.
8 locals recommend
Steinhart Aquarium
55 Music Concourse DriveWonderful aquarium inside the Academy of Sciences. Great way to spend a few hours with kids, amazing sights.
Fun way to spend the day. Easy parking, lots of animals to see, and a great playground and train ride.
299 locals recommend
San Francisco Zoo
Upper Great HighwayFun way to spend the day. Easy parking, lots of animals to see, and a great playground and train ride.
Sightseeing
An obvious choice, but walking across the Golden Gate Bridge is something everyone should do at least once.
1321 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeAn obvious choice, but walking across the Golden Gate Bridge is something everyone should do at least once.
A National Park where you can tour a collection of antique boats that you can actually board and walk around. Don't miss the museum across the street, some terrific hands on exhibits. Fantastic views of the bay.
11 locals recommend
Maritime Museum
900 Beach StA National Park where you can tour a collection of antique boats that you can actually board and walk around. Don't miss the museum across the street, some terrific hands on exhibits. Fantastic views of the bay.
People forget sometimes that San Francisco is a beach city. Ocean Beach is a fun place to go walk on the beach and see the shoreline. If it is foggy and cold, bundle up.
553 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
La Playa StPeople forget sometimes that San Francisco is a beach city. Ocean Beach is a fun place to go walk on the beach and see the shoreline. If it is foggy and cold, bundle up.
One of the best sights in the area for kids, a fun hands own museum for young children where they can spend hours enjoying the exhibits. And amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge from the Marin County end.
85 locals recommend
Bay Area Discovery Museum
557 McReynolds RdOne of the best sights in the area for kids, a fun hands own museum for young children where they can spend hours enjoying the exhibits. And amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge from the Marin County end.
A wonderful place to go for a stroll, with some of the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge you will see. The Warming Hut at the end nearest the Bridge is a great place to get food and has a wonderful gift shop with unique items.
426 locals recommend
Crissy Field
A wonderful place to go for a stroll, with some of the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge you will see. The Warming Hut at the end nearest the Bridge is a great place to get food and has a wonderful gift shop with unique items.
Arts & Culture
Very worthwhile to stroll around Chinatown and see the sights. You can see the more touristy shops on Grant Avenue, or you can get a little off the beaten path and look for Golden Gate baker and their egg tarts, the fortune cookie factory, and Sam Wo's. Admire the architecture, the back alleys, and respect the local residents who call this neighborhood home.
551 locals recommend
Chinatown
Very worthwhile to stroll around Chinatown and see the sights. You can see the more touristy shops on Grant Avenue, or you can get a little off the beaten path and look for Golden Gate baker and their egg tarts, the fortune cookie factory, and Sam Wo's. Admire the architecture, the back alleys, and respect the local residents who call this neighborhood home.
Wonderful museum. Make sure to go to the top of the tower for an amazing view of the City.
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrWonderful museum. Make sure to go to the top of the tower for an amazing view of the City.