Guidebook for San Francisco

Jennifer
Guidebook for San Francisco

Food Scene

Donut muffins, kale parmesan scones, lemon bars, egg/bacon/cheddar/buttermilk biscuit breakfast sandwiches, beignet Sundays...
170 helybéli ajánlásával
Devil's Teeth Baking Company
3876 Noriega St
170 helybéli ajánlásával
Donut muffins, kale parmesan scones, lemon bars, egg/bacon/cheddar/buttermilk biscuit breakfast sandwiches, beignet Sundays...
Korean comfort food. Spicy chicken wings, kimchi fried rice, vegetarian japchae, kimchi pancake, spam & ramen stew, free popcorn, tasty soju-tails (I like the yogurt flavor)... and it's open until 2am!
54 helybéli ajánlásával
Toyose
3814 Noriega St
54 helybéli ajánlásával
Korean comfort food. Spicy chicken wings, kimchi fried rice, vegetarian japchae, kimchi pancake, spam & ramen stew, free popcorn, tasty soju-tails (I like the yogurt flavor)... and it's open until 2am!
Amazing baguettes, cheese sticks (like a giant parmesan bread stick), bialies, scones, croissants, muffins, cookies, pizzas...
320 helybéli ajánlásával
Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th Ave
320 helybéli ajánlásával
Amazing baguettes, cheese sticks (like a giant parmesan bread stick), bialies, scones, croissants, muffins, cookies, pizzas...
Creative dimsum. The house-made hot sauces are the best. We like to sit out by the fountain.
45 helybéli ajánlásával
Yank Sing
101 Spear St
45 helybéli ajánlásával
Creative dimsum. The house-made hot sauces are the best. We like to sit out by the fountain.
Good coffee, excellent spicy chai, nice breakfast options, and tasty sandwiches (the Tsunami is good for meatlovers).
131 helybéli ajánlásával
Java Beach Café
1396 La Playa St
131 helybéli ajánlásával
Good coffee, excellent spicy chai, nice breakfast options, and tasty sandwiches (the Tsunami is good for meatlovers).
From outside, it looks like a hole in the wall, but the Indian food and pizzas are delicious.
13 helybéli ajánlásával
Golden Gate Indian Cuisine & Pizza
4038 Judah St
13 helybéli ajánlásával
From outside, it looks like a hole in the wall, but the Indian food and pizzas are delicious.
When the weather is nice, eat outside in the park. Enjoy live music and barbecue on the weekends. Have a drink while your kids run around and play.
71 helybéli ajánlásával
Park Chalet Coastal Beer Garden
1000 Great Hwy
71 helybéli ajánlásával
When the weather is nice, eat outside in the park. Enjoy live music and barbecue on the weekends. Have a drink while your kids run around and play.
109 helybéli ajánlásával
Andytown Coffee Roasters
3655 Lawton St
109 helybéli ajánlásával
Roast dungeness crab, garlic noodles, shaken beef... It's so popular, they actually have valet parking.
78 helybéli ajánlásával
Thanh Long Restaurant
4101 Judah St
78 helybéli ajánlásával
Roast dungeness crab, garlic noodles, shaken beef... It's so popular, they actually have valet parking.
259 helybéli ajánlásával
Outerlands
4001 Judah St
259 helybéli ajánlásával
The cinnamon toast can be addictive.
141 helybéli ajánlásával
Trouble Coffee
4033 Judah St
141 helybéli ajánlásával
The cinnamon toast can be addictive.
49 helybéli ajánlásával
Beachside Coffee Bar & Kitchen
49 helybéli ajánlásával
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Cajun Pacific
4542 Irving Street
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Vegan juices, smoothies, salads, wraps, and raw foods.
45 helybéli ajánlásával
Judahlicious
3906 Judah St
45 helybéli ajánlásával
Vegan juices, smoothies, salads, wraps, and raw foods.
18 helybéli ajánlásával
La Playa Taqueria
3817 Noriega St
18 helybéli ajánlásával
75 helybéli ajánlásával
The Pizza Place on Noriega
3901 Noriega St
75 helybéli ajánlásával
13 helybéli ajánlásával
Papa Mak's Burgers
3755 Noriega St
13 helybéli ajánlásával
Hong Kong-style waffle cake snacks, bubble teas, fresh fruit freezes, and more. Gets crowded right after the nearby middle school lets out around 3:30.
7 helybéli ajánlásával
Eggettes
3136 Noriega St
7 helybéli ajánlásával
Hong Kong-style waffle cake snacks, bubble teas, fresh fruit freezes, and more. Gets crowded right after the nearby middle school lets out around 3:30.
Includes cool flavors like star wars, bumpy freeway, and durian, as well as the standards. You can spin the ice cream flavor wheel for a chance at a free cone. Gets crowded right after the nearby middle school lets out around 3:30.
30 helybéli ajánlásával
Polly Ann Ice Cream
3138 Noriega St
30 helybéli ajánlásával
Includes cool flavors like star wars, bumpy freeway, and durian, as well as the standards. You can spin the ice cream flavor wheel for a chance at a free cone. Gets crowded right after the nearby middle school lets out around 3:30.
The hash browns are amazing. Pair them with eggs or bulgogi. Have them sandwiched with melted cheese and/or avocados. Or try them solo with oj or coffee. This is a great little place for breakfast.
31 helybéli ajánlásával
Art's Cafe
747 Irving St
31 helybéli ajánlásával
The hash browns are amazing. Pair them with eggs or bulgogi. Have them sandwiched with melted cheese and/or avocados. Or try them solo with oj or coffee. This is a great little place for breakfast.
Ice cream & coffee bar inside the San Franpsycho retail shop.
Sundays
1248 9th Avenue
Ice cream & coffee bar inside the San Franpsycho retail shop.
Crunchy/creamy Belgian fries with an assortment of dips are perfect paired with a Hoegaarden. Plus many options for sweet or savory crepes, mussels, salads, and more.
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Frjtz
90 Charter Oak Avenue
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Crunchy/creamy Belgian fries with an assortment of dips are perfect paired with a Hoegaarden. Plus many options for sweet or savory crepes, mussels, salads, and more.
Deliciously spicy everything, with authentic Chinese hand-pulled noodles. Get there early for dinner to avoid a long wait.
24 helybéli ajánlásával
Terra Cotta Warrior
2555 Judah St
24 helybéli ajánlásával
Deliciously spicy everything, with authentic Chinese hand-pulled noodles. Get there early for dinner to avoid a long wait.
Spoonful of happiness. Enough said.
32 helybéli ajánlásával
Koo
408 Irving St
32 helybéli ajánlásával
Spoonful of happiness. Enough said.

Parks & Nature

Hike the Coastal Trail down to the baths and up to Lands End (check out the labyrinth on the way). If the main parking lot is full, try across the street or in the upper lot. If you still can't find space, try near 48th Avenue/Geary, and walk through Sutro Heights Park.
246 helybéli ajánlásával
Sutro fürdők
1004 Point Lobos Ave
246 helybéli ajánlásával
Hike the Coastal Trail down to the baths and up to Lands End (check out the labyrinth on the way). If the main parking lot is full, try across the street or in the upper lot. If you still can't find space, try near 48th Avenue/Geary, and walk through Sutro Heights Park.
Watch (or join) the hang gliders and paragliders, hike down to the beach, and check out the wide open views of the ocean.
162 helybéli ajánlásával
Fort Funston
Fort Funston Road
162 helybéli ajánlásával
Watch (or join) the hang gliders and paragliders, hike down to the beach, and check out the wide open views of the ocean.
A place to be happily lost for a day, or just an hour. It's all beautiful, but some of my favorite spots are the Garden of Fragrance, Heidelberg Hill, the bamboo groves, the redwood classroom, the native garden stone circle, and the moon viewing garden. I like to park at a secret spot along Stow Lake, where there's a path leading to the back entrance (Friend Gate) of the arboretum: https://goo.gl/maps/PasU1pW7uk82.
182 helybéli ajánlásával
San Francisco Botanikus Kert
1199 9th Ave
182 helybéli ajánlásával
A place to be happily lost for a day, or just an hour. It's all beautiful, but some of my favorite spots are the Garden of Fragrance, Heidelberg Hill, the bamboo groves, the redwood classroom, the native garden stone circle, and the moon viewing garden. I like to park at a secret spot along Stow Lake, where there's a path leading to the back entrance (Friend Gate) of the arboretum: https://goo.gl/maps/PasU1pW7uk82.
180 helybéli ajánlásával
Corona Heights Park
Museum Way
180 helybéli ajánlásával
Fort Cronkhite
The Mount Sutro Cloud Forest is a fun spot for easy one-hour hikes. Check out https://mntsutro.com/ and http://bahiker.com/sfhikes/sutro.html for trail suggestions.
29 helybéli ajánlásával
Mount Sutro
29 helybéli ajánlásával
The Mount Sutro Cloud Forest is a fun spot for easy one-hour hikes. Check out https://mntsutro.com/ and http://bahiker.com/sfhikes/sutro.html for trail suggestions.
Great tidepooling spot.
76 helybéli ajánlásával
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
200 Nevada Ave
76 helybéli ajánlásával
Great tidepooling spot.
31 helybéli ajánlásával
Warming Hut at the Presidio
983 Marine Dr
31 helybéli ajánlásával
I really like the Matt Davis/Steep Ravine and Cataract Falls trails. The East Peak trails are easy and have beautiful views. If you're lucky enough to be in the area during Mountain Play, you should check it out for a great combination of nature and culture: http://mountainplay.org.
91 helybéli ajánlásával
Mount Tamalpais Állami Park
3801 Panoramic Highway
91 helybéli ajánlásával
I really like the Matt Davis/Steep Ravine and Cataract Falls trails. The East Peak trails are easy and have beautiful views. If you're lucky enough to be in the area during Mountain Play, you should check it out for a great combination of nature and culture: http://mountainplay.org.
Parcourse/fitness trail between Noriega and Taraval.
Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard
Parcourse/fitness trail between Noriega and Taraval.
Parcourse/fitness trail/bike & pedestrian path around the park, plus hiking trails and two golf courses.
75 helybéli ajánlásával
Merced-tó park
75 helybéli ajánlásával
Parcourse/fitness trail/bike & pedestrian path around the park, plus hiking trails and two golf courses.
Beautiful playground with a rock climbing wave, concrete slides, gigantic rope climbing structure, sand and water play, toddler zone, and more. Plus the carousel is just across the way.
52 helybéli ajánlásával
Koret Játszótér
52 helybéli ajánlásával
Beautiful playground with a rock climbing wave, concrete slides, gigantic rope climbing structure, sand and water play, toddler zone, and more. Plus the carousel is just across the way.

Essentials

Lots of organic and local options. Fresh bread is usually delivered around 9am.
87 helybéli ajánlásával
Noriega Produce
3701 Noriega St
87 helybéli ajánlásával
Lots of organic and local options. Fresh bread is usually delivered around 9am.
Focus on organic, vegetarian, sustainable, fair-trade foods and products.
74 helybéli ajánlásával
Other Avenues Grocery Cooperative
3930 Judah St
74 helybéli ajánlásával
Focus on organic, vegetarian, sustainable, fair-trade foods and products.
Open 8–11, pharmacy open 9–9.
263 helybéli ajánlásával
Walgreens
1363 Divisadero St
263 helybéli ajánlásával
Open 8–11, pharmacy open 9–9.
Pediatric ER, open 24/7, at 1975 Fourth Street. NOTE: The location above and on the map is auto-populated, incorrect, and not fixable. This used to be on Parnassus Avenue, but is now on the other side of the city at 1975 Fourth Street, here: https://goo.gl/maps/a95xkF3Xz7Q2.
8 helybéli ajánlásával
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
1975 4th St
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Pediatric ER, open 24/7, at 1975 Fourth Street. NOTE: The location above and on the map is auto-populated, incorrect, and not fixable. This used to be on Parnassus Avenue, but is now on the other side of the city at 1975 Fourth Street, here: https://goo.gl/maps/a95xkF3Xz7Q2.
Asian food market
27 helybéli ajánlásával
Pacific Supermarket
2900 Alemany Blvd
27 helybéli ajánlásával
Asian food market
Asian food market
44 helybéli ajánlásával
99 Ranch Market
1350 Grant Rd
44 helybéli ajánlásával
Asian food market
Asian food market
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Sunset Supermarket
2801 Vicente St
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Asian food market
664 helybéli ajánlásával
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island St
664 helybéli ajánlásával
51 helybéli ajánlásával
Trader Joe's
265 Winston Dr
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Arts & Culture

Just go see it. Spire is more visible and well known, but Woodline is an experience. There is a tiny parking area on West Pacific Avenue south of the Lover's Lane trail: https://goo.gl/maps/1wvvseGNjXK2.
Andy Goldsworthy's Wood Line
Presidio Boulevard
Just go see it. Spire is more visible and well known, but Woodline is an experience. There is a tiny parking area on West Pacific Avenue south of the Lover's Lane trail: https://goo.gl/maps/1wvvseGNjXK2.
Amplified waves, best near high tide: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions/NOAATidesFacade.jsp?Stationid=9414290. The closest parking is on Yacht Road, but it's a nice walk if you park by the Palace of Fine Arts nearby.
40 helybéli ajánlásával
Hullámzó orgona
83 Marina Green Dr
40 helybéli ajánlásával
Amplified waves, best near high tide: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions/NOAATidesFacade.jsp?Stationid=9414290. The closest parking is on Yacht Road, but it's a nice walk if you park by the Palace of Fine Arts nearby.
23 helybéli ajánlásával
3 Fish Studios
23 helybéli ajánlásával
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Ortega Branch Library
3223 Ortega St
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Outdoor art installations, sculpture, and sound art displayed year-round, plus hiking trails, formal gardens, and a historic mansion.
41 helybéli ajánlásával
Montalvo Arts Center
15400 Montalvo Rd
41 helybéli ajánlásával
Outdoor art installations, sculpture, and sound art displayed year-round, plus hiking trails, formal gardens, and a historic mansion.
The space itself is gorgeous. The artwork is diverse and frequently includes kinetic and interactive pieces. Plus parking is usually easy and there's good coffee across the street.
24 helybéli ajánlásával
Minnesota Street Project
1275 Minnesota St
24 helybéli ajánlásával
The space itself is gorgeous. The artwork is diverse and frequently includes kinetic and interactive pieces. Plus parking is usually easy and there's good coffee across the street.
Excellent festival running from late spring to early fall. Fun, free, and worth the trek: classical, world, and jazz music, contemporary and traditional dance, theater, children’s and family programs, and cultural events. By train, take the N-Judah to 4th/Market and walk to Mission. By car, the best parking is at the 5th & Mission Garage, across from the Metreon.
124 helybéli ajánlásával
Yerba Buena Gardens
750 Howard St
124 helybéli ajánlásával
Excellent festival running from late spring to early fall. Fun, free, and worth the trek: classical, world, and jazz music, contemporary and traditional dance, theater, children’s and family programs, and cultural events. By train, take the N-Judah to 4th/Market and walk to Mission. By car, the best parking is at the 5th & Mission Garage, across from the Metreon.
If you're lucky enough to be in the area during Mountain Play, you should check it out for a great combination of nature and culture: http://mountainplay.org.
226 helybéli ajánlásával
Mount Tamalpais
226 helybéli ajánlásával
If you're lucky enough to be in the area during Mountain Play, you should check it out for a great combination of nature and culture: http://mountainplay.org.

Entertainment & Activities

Trampolining!
54 helybéli ajánlásával
House of Air Trampoline Park
926 Mason St
54 helybéli ajánlásával
Trampolining!
The school yard is open to the public on weekends. There's a garden, play structure, basketball hoops, four-square courts, and lots of space to practice biking or skating. BYO balls. Enter through the gate on the Kirkham side of the yard.
Francis Scott Key Elementary School
1530 43rd Ave
The school yard is open to the public on weekends. There's a garden, play structure, basketball hoops, four-square courts, and lots of space to practice biking or skating. BYO balls. Enter through the gate on the Kirkham side of the yard.
20 helybéli ajánlásával
Swell Bicycles
4002 Irving St
20 helybéli ajánlásával
Playland at 43rd Avenue, at the FSK Annex. An old school yard was converted into a multi-use community park with play areas and structures, basketball courts, skate ramps, exercise bars, an artists' courtyard, and a community garden.
1360 43rd Ave
1360 43rd Avenue
Playland at 43rd Avenue, at the FSK Annex. An old school yard was converted into a multi-use community park with play areas and structures, basketball courts, skate ramps, exercise bars, an artists' courtyard, and a community garden.
"Boat Park" to locals, it's an old fashioned playground on sand, featuring a boat, swings, slides, climbing structures, and picnic tables, with a water fountain but no bathrooms.
10 helybéli ajánlásával
Golden Gate Park 45th Avenue Playground
4414 Lincoln Way
10 helybéli ajánlásával
"Boat Park" to locals, it's an old fashioned playground on sand, featuring a boat, swings, slides, climbing structures, and picnic tables, with a water fountain but no bathrooms.
Beautiful playground + tennis and basketball courts.
San Francisco Recreation & Parks
3223 Ortega St
Beautiful playground + tennis and basketball courts.
Kids hammer, paint, build, climb, zip, and search for nails, preferably without parental assistance. There’s a traditional playground nearby, but this is way more fun!
23 helybéli ajánlásával
Adventure Playground
160 University Ave
23 helybéli ajánlásával
Kids hammer, paint, build, climb, zip, and search for nails, preferably without parental assistance. There’s a traditional playground nearby, but this is way more fun!
30 helybéli ajánlásával
TPC Harding Park
99 Harding Rd
30 helybéli ajánlásával
Golden Gate Park Disc Golf Course
99 Marx Meadow Dr
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Golden Gate Golf Course
970 47th Ave
14 helybéli ajánlásával

Sightseeing

67 helybéli ajánlásával
Bölény Paddock
1237 John F Kennedy Dr
67 helybéli ajánlásával
Murphy Windmill
463 helybéli ajánlásával
Szépművészeti Palota
3601 Lyon St
463 helybéli ajánlásával

Shopping

55 helybéli ajánlásával
GENERAL STORE
4035 Judah St
55 helybéli ajánlásával
Surf/skate equipment, gear, and apparel.
43 helybéli ajánlásával
Mollusk Surf Shop
4500 Irving St
43 helybéli ajánlásával
Surf/skate equipment, gear, and apparel.
The Last Straw
4540 Irving St
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Establish
15 helybéli ajánlásával
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Green Apple Books on the Park
1231 9th Ave
9 helybéli ajánlásával
This boutique showcases Bay Area artists and designers.
19 helybéli ajánlásával
Local Take
4122 17th St
19 helybéli ajánlásával
This boutique showcases Bay Area artists and designers.
Beautiful things from local makers.
Whistle
1311 16th Ave
Beautiful things from local makers.
Handmade leather goods and shoe repair in this actual workshop.
ODSY Workshop
2039 Irving Street
Handmade leather goods and shoe repair in this actual workshop.