Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
SushiRaw
Great, interesting sushi for a good price.
Excellent Chinese food for a great price. They deliver, and we'll always welcome their food into this house!
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Red Jade
245 Church StExcellent Chinese food for a great price. They deliver, and we'll always welcome their food into this house!
If you want to go somewhere nice to eat but close by, this is the place to go.
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Uva Enoteca
568 Haight StIf you want to go somewhere nice to eat but close by, this is the place to go.
Nickies pub is our favorite near us. There are many bars between here and there but this is the most sane. Good food, too! If loud and bustling is your thing, you'll definitely find it along the way.
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Nickies
466 Haight StNickies pub is our favorite near us. There are many bars between here and there but this is the most sane. Good food, too! If loud and bustling is your thing, you'll definitely find it along the way.
Duboce Park Cafe
2 Sanchez StThe second closest coffee shop.
Hands down, the best Chinese food in the city. Get there by 5 to 5:30 to ensure a table.
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R & G Lounge
631 Kearny StHands down, the best Chinese food in the city. Get there by 5 to 5:30 to ensure a table.
Best Chinese dim sum in town. If you like Chinese food but haven't had dim sum, definitely make sure to come here. This is really for brunch, so try to get there by 11am to get a table.
Tong Palace Seafood Restaurant
933 Clement StreetBest Chinese dim sum in town. If you like Chinese food but haven't had dim sum, definitely make sure to come here. This is really for brunch, so try to get there by 11am to get a table.
Memphis Minnie's BBQ Joint
576 Haight StReally good southern BBQ.
Best Italian in the city. Very nice atmosphere. Good for a romantic dinner.
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La Traviata
2854 Mission StBest Italian in the city. Very nice atmosphere. Good for a romantic dinner.
My idea of the best burger -- only open for lunch on weekdays! The owner/server is an abrasive Chinese woman, but if you're nice to her she's super sweet and will sit down and talk to you.
3rd Street Grill
695 3rd StMy idea of the best burger -- only open for lunch on weekdays! The owner/server is an abrasive Chinese woman, but if you're nice to her she's super sweet and will sit down and talk to you.
Very nice and stylish Italian restaurant. Good for a romantic dinner.
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La Briciola
489 3rd StVery nice and stylish Italian restaurant. Good for a romantic dinner.
493 3rd St
493 3rd StreetExcellent pho with a small hole-in-the-wall atmosphere. Only open for lunch on Weekdays.
If you have never had sushi served to you on boats rotating around on an indoor moat, then you just have to go here. It is a lot of fun.
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If you have never had sushi served to you on boats rotating around on an indoor moat, then you just have to go here. It is a lot of fun.
Essentials
Forgot something? Want to stock up on snacks? This is the biggest grocery store in the city.
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Safeway
2020 Market StForgot something? Want to stock up on snacks? This is the biggest grocery store in the city.
CVS
1059 Hyde StIf Safeway doesn't have it, I'm sure you'll find it here.
Walgreens
4645 Mission StIf you prefer Walgreens over CVS, the closest one is here.
Closest on-demand laundry. Also provides same-day wash-and-fold service.
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Haight To Wash
540 Haight StClosest on-demand laundry. Also provides same-day wash-and-fold service.
And if you prefer Whole Foods over Safeway, its right here.
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Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StAnd if you prefer Whole Foods over Safeway, its right here.
California Pacific Medical Center
2340 Clay StThere's an ER right around the corner!
Golden Produce
172 Church StTons of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Golden Natural Foods
130 Church StSmall organic food store
Lo-Cost Meat Market
498 Haight StMeat and fish store.
Haight Fillmore Whole Foods Co.
501 Haight StSmall organic grocery store.
Sightseeing
This large prison-like building confuses everyone who passes by. But it isn't a prison -- its a mint! Cool! I bet you haven't seen one of those.
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U.S. Mint - San Francisco
155 Hermann StThis large prison-like building confuses everyone who passes by. But it isn't a prison -- its a mint! Cool! I bet you haven't seen one of those.
Character filled neighbourhood of San Francisco. Lots of great shops, bars, street art and interesting people. Very good for people watching.
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Haight-Ashbury
Character filled neighbourhood of San Francisco. Lots of great shops, bars, street art and interesting people. Very good for people watching.
Popular tourist spot. Tons of shops, and you can see the sea lions on the bay!
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Pier 39
The EmbarcaderoPopular tourist spot. Tons of shops, and you can see the sea lions on the bay!
This is the original Chinatown filled with iconic architecture and great places to eat.
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Chinatown
This is the original Chinatown filled with iconic architecture and great places to eat.
This is the ferry building that has served commuters going across the bay throughout San Francisco's history. It is still heavily used today. The area surrounding it is beautiful, and a small pop-up market of custom made crafts is on the other side of the plaza.
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Ferry Building
1 The EmbarcaderoThis is the ferry building that has served commuters going across the bay throughout San Francisco's history. It is still heavily used today. The area surrounding it is beautiful, and a small pop-up market of custom made crafts is on the other side of the plaza.
The top of the tower offers a 360* view of the city. The stairwell leading to the top is completely done in fresco paintings. This is very popular, and the lines very long, so it would be best to get there early.
The area surrounding the tower is a beautiful park. Spend time going all around it.
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Coit Tower
The top of the tower offers a 360* view of the city. The stairwell leading to the top is completely done in fresco paintings. This is very popular, and the lines very long, so it would be best to get there early.
The area surrounding the tower is a beautiful park. Spend time going all around it.
This is the Latino district of the city where you can find great Mexican food. It is still a working class neighborhood, so you can find many places to shop for great prices.
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Mission District
This is the Latino district of the city where you can find great Mexican food. It is still a working class neighborhood, so you can find many places to shop for great prices.
This is one of the last few Japantowns that survived the American relocation and isolation of the Japanese during WWII. Take time to view the memorial, then enjoy some great Japanese and Korean food and nightlife.
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Japan Town
This is one of the last few Japantowns that survived the American relocation and isolation of the Japanese during WWII. Take time to view the memorial, then enjoy some great Japanese and Korean food and nightlife.
Parks & Nature
If you're up for a hike you should make your way over here. It is a forest in the middle of the city a top a large hill that gives you unforgettable views of the city.
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Buena Vista Park
If you're up for a hike you should make your way over here. It is a forest in the middle of the city a top a large hill that gives you unforgettable views of the city.
This is the park just a few doors down from us! One half is dedicated for dogs, while the other dedicated for children. It also has a major stop for the N-line. You'll meet all sorts of different people here.
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Duboce Park
Scott StreetThis is the park just a few doors down from us! One half is dedicated for dogs, while the other dedicated for children. It also has a major stop for the N-line. You'll meet all sorts of different people here.
Alamo Square
Famous park that overlooks the painted ladies.
This park represents the soul of the citizens of San Francisco. It has all the cool, weird, and fascinating people who gather here almost every day.
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetThis park represents the soul of the citizens of San Francisco. It has all the cool, weird, and fascinating people who gather here almost every day.
This park is so large you'll easily be able to find yourself lost in nature.
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Golden Gate Park
This park is so large you'll easily be able to find yourself lost in nature.
A great location to view the Golden Gate Bridge. This area is active with sail boats, wind surfers, and people playing with their dogs.
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Crissy Field
A great location to view the Golden Gate Bridge. This area is active with sail boats, wind surfers, and people playing with their dogs.
This spot requires quite a hike! One optional path can make it almost like you are climbing a cliff wall. Once you make it to the top you'll see the hike was well worth it with the beautiful views of the city. Make sure you bring plenty of water.
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Corona Heights Park
Museum WayThis spot requires quite a hike! One optional path can make it almost like you are climbing a cliff wall. Once you make it to the top you'll see the hike was well worth it with the beautiful views of the city. Make sure you bring plenty of water.
Drinks & Nightlife
Danny Coyle's
668 Haight StThey play the popular sport games that are playing.
Noc Noc
557 Haight StPopular bar with a quirky decor.
21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant
563 2nd StPopular micro brewery.
After walking along Ocean Beach, this is a great place to end your day.
If you play Pokemon Go, you will find lots of other players hanging around catching pokemon.
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Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyAfter walking along Ocean Beach, this is a great place to end your day.
If you play Pokemon Go, you will find lots of other players hanging around catching pokemon.
This is the highest point of the city. Enjoy a well made designer drink while gazing out the 360* view of the city and listen to the live music.
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Top of the Mark
999 California StThis is the highest point of the city. Enjoy a well made designer drink while gazing out the 360* view of the city and listen to the live music.
Shopping
The city mall. Great architecture. Be sure to go to the top floor to check out the dome.
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Westfield San Francisco Centre
865 Market StThe city mall. Great architecture. Be sure to go to the top floor to check out the dome.
Target
2675 Geary BlvdYou can get anything at this store, from clothing to house supplies.
MAC
170 O'Farrell StFor all your clothing needs!
Come here and enjoy some Ghirardelli chocolate and ice cream, then wander around this multi-leveled market and shop at all of the boutique stores.
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The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point StCome here and enjoy some Ghirardelli chocolate and ice cream, then wander around this multi-leveled market and shop at all of the boutique stores.
Arts & Culture
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StThe heart of the Castro.
33,000 modern and contemporary artworks are on display, and an entire floor dedicated to photography.
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd St 33,000 modern and contemporary artworks are on display, and an entire floor dedicated to photography.
One of the world's most diverse collections of art and objects from across the Asian continent.
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Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin StOne of the world's most diverse collections of art and objects from across the Asian continent.
Home to an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum, and world-class research and educational programs.
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California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrHome to an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum, and world-class research and educational programs.
If you have children, this is a fun way to spend a day. The museum is filled with interactive exhibits that teach kids about animation, music, digital media and other creative pursuits.
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Children's Creativity Museum
221 4th StIf you have children, this is a fun way to spend a day. The museum is filled with interactive exhibits that teach kids about animation, music, digital media and other creative pursuits.
This museum is renowned for its American art from the 17th through 21st centuries, modern and contemporary art, photography, international textiles and costumes, and art from Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. The ninth-floor Observation Level of the tower has breathtaking 360* views of San Francisco.
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M.H. de Young Memorial Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrThis museum is renowned for its American art from the 17th through 21st centuries, modern and contemporary art, photography, international textiles and costumes, and art from Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. The ninth-floor Observation Level of the tower has breathtaking 360* views of San Francisco.
The Exploratorium is an interactive museum igniting curiosity and inspiring creativity in people of all ages. More than 600 hands-on exhibits.
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Exploratorium
Green StreetThe Exploratorium is an interactive museum igniting curiosity and inspiring creativity in people of all ages. More than 600 hands-on exhibits.