Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Jim's
2420 Mission StOld-school diner with a old-school local's feel
Some of the best coffee near the house. Their baked goods are delivered fresh in the morning at are super tasty. Vegan options available.
46 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
CoffeeShop
3139 Mission StSome of the best coffee near the house. Their baked goods are delivered fresh in the morning at are super tasty. Vegan options available.
Hip diner with good eggs benedict. Prepare yourself for the line when searching for a weekend brunch spot.
58 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Boogaloos
3296 22nd StHip diner with good eggs benedict. Prepare yourself for the line when searching for a weekend brunch spot.
San Francisco's oldest restaurant provides seafood and old San Francisco vibes at a bit of a premium. Grab a drink at the bar in the round.
36 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tadich Grill
240 California StSan Francisco's oldest restaurant provides seafood and old San Francisco vibes at a bit of a premium. Grab a drink at the bar in the round.
A donut shop / restaurant / bar that hasn't locked its doors in 40 years and hasn't changed since. Open all day and all night. Quality of food is lacking but go for the time-traveling experience.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Silver Crest Donut Shop
340 Bayshore BlvdA donut shop / restaurant / bar that hasn't locked its doors in 40 years and hasn't changed since. Open all day and all night. Quality of food is lacking but go for the time-traveling experience.
Cafe St Jorge
3438 Mission StHip Cafe
Mission Pie
2901 Mission StSome great sweet and savory pies.
Mission Chinese Food
2234 Mission StVery popular Chinese restaurant.
Red Cafe
2894 Mission StGood chilaquiles
Those interested of the kinky persuasion will enjoy coffee at their next munch!
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Wicked Grounds
981 8th StThose interested of the kinky persuasion will enjoy coffee at their next munch!
Old-school neon sign attracts locals who want a true beef burger. Their Banana shake is great.
Whiz Burgers Drive-In
700 S Van Ness AveOld-school neon sign attracts locals who want a true beef burger. Their Banana shake is great.
Sightglass Coffee
270 7th StHip and tasty Coffee bar
ICHI Sushi
3369 Mission StHip Sushi Bar
Eat at one of the best restaurants in the bay area on the waterfront of Sausalito
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Scoma's of Sausalito
588 BridgewayEat at one of the best restaurants in the bay area on the waterfront of Sausalito
$$ High-class restaurant in a majestic part of San Francisco
285 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos Ave$$ High-class restaurant in a majestic part of San Francisco
Grungy hole-in-the-wall Indian restaurant is a hidden gem of the gritty Tenderloin district.
41 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Shalimar Restaurant
532 Jones StGrungy hole-in-the-wall Indian restaurant is a hidden gem of the gritty Tenderloin district.
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StFabulous wood-fired oven pizza
A unique, rare, hole in the wall restaurant serving Indian pizza
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Zante Pizza & Indian Cuisine
3489 Mission StA unique, rare, hole in the wall restaurant serving Indian pizza
Quintessentially San Francisco, old-school-style diner. Perfect for Brunch
138 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
St. Francis Fountain
2801 24th StQuintessentially San Francisco, old-school-style diner. Perfect for Brunch
Stuffed
2788 Mission StFabulous Polish Pierogis make up for somewhat erratic hours and occasionally slow service
Touted at the Mission's best coffee offers great people watching
348 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StTouted at the Mission's best coffee offers great people watching
Beautiful, high ceiling cafe serves as a side business to an architecture school)
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Stable Cafe
2128 Folsom StBeautiful, high ceiling cafe serves as a side business to an architecture school)
My personal recommendation for best burrito.
169 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission StMy personal recommendation for best burrito.
Recently crowned America's best burrito by the FiveThirtyEight blog. Their chicken taco is even better.
347 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StRecently crowned America's best burrito by the FiveThirtyEight blog. Their chicken taco is even better.
Underrated taqueria with The Mission's best grilled veggie burritos.
64 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Taqueria Vallarta
3033 24th StUnderrated taqueria with The Mission's best grilled veggie burritos.
Voted best new restaurant in the United States for 2015, Al's Place is also the closest restaurant to the house, how convenient!
105 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
AL's Place
1499 Valencia StreetVoted best new restaurant in the United States for 2015, Al's Place is also the closest restaurant to the house, how convenient!
Drinks & Nightlife
A beer-drinkers dream, this beer garden offers copious out door seating with a grill and punk vibes.
222 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia StA beer-drinkers dream, this beer garden offers copious out door seating with a grill and punk vibes.
Catch a music show at this often crowded bar before it closes.
89 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Valencia Room
647 Valencia StCatch a music show at this often crowded bar before it closes.
Lone Palm
3394 22nd StMiami aesthetics meet noir atmosphere
Talented folk musicians perform live music with periodic dance nights interspersed. 2 men will move you is a great night
85 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Amnesia
853 Valencia StTalented folk musicians perform live music with periodic dance nights interspersed. 2 men will move you is a great night
Dive bar with dancing and live music. Don't miss Galaxy Radio, Sweater Funk
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Knockout
3223 Mission StDive bar with dancing and live music. Don't miss Galaxy Radio, Sweater Funk
Great bar with a huge back patio. Day, dance parties are what make the mission great. A haven for SF's queer community, straight singles are regulars as well
196 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
El Rio
3158 Mission StGreat bar with a huge back patio. Day, dance parties are what make the mission great. A haven for SF's queer community, straight singles are regulars as well
Think: stepping into an episode of Twin Peaks, a log cabin, and a bouncer who sings the blues
137 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Royal Cuckoo
3202 Mission StThink: stepping into an episode of Twin Peaks, a log cabin, and a bouncer who sings the blues
Essentials
26th & Guerrero Market
1400 Guerrero StCorner grocery store
Grocery store with a strong selection of organic fruits.
76 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Harvest Hills Market
3216 Folsom StGrocery store with a strong selection of organic fruits.
Collectively owned run grocery store has the cities best stock of organic, local, high quality groceries. Admire their world class cheese selection or attempt to choose from their large bulk section
275 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom StCollectively owned run grocery store has the cities best stock of organic, local, high quality groceries. Admire their world class cheese selection or attempt to choose from their large bulk section
Everything Else
Marketplace for premium quality products allows people to shop in a 1930s style: each shop is devoted to one craft (cheese, bread, mushrooms, olive oil, nuts). Hosts farmers market 3 times per week.
679 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ferry Building Marketplace
Marketplace for premium quality products allows people to shop in a 1930s style: each shop is devoted to one craft (cheese, bread, mushrooms, olive oil, nuts). Hosts farmers market 3 times per week.
Doughnut Dolly
482 B 49th StreetMexican Chocolate donut is amazing
The most San Francisco market in San Francisco. Prepare your wallet for some of the best produce and grocery goods
651 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StThe most San Francisco market in San Francisco. Prepare your wallet for some of the best produce and grocery goods
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StAlways a line at this world-respected bakery
Mission Cliffs
2295 Harrison StRapidly expanding and popular climbing gym
Schedule ahead for this world-respected brewery
86 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Anchor Brewing Company
1705 Mariposa StSchedule ahead for this world-respected brewery
World renowned porn producer, Kink.com, offers weekly tours.
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
San Francisco Armory
1800 Mission StWorld renowned porn producer, Kink.com, offers weekly tours.
Pay tribute to the history and cultural importance of the Mission Districts mural culture
124 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pasaje Balmy
50 Balmy StPay tribute to the history and cultural importance of the Mission Districts mural culture
Swing dancers and time travelers from a bygone era will love this old-school dance hall
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Verdi Club
2424 Mariposa StSwing dancers and time travelers from a bygone era will love this old-school dance hall
Cozy 49-seat theater featuring specially composed "sound sculptures" broadcast on 169 speakers.
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Audium
1616 Bush StCozy 49-seat theater featuring specially composed "sound sculptures" broadcast on 169 speakers.
Shopping
Press Works On Paper
3108 24th StreetVery cool book shop for book nerds
Waveformless
470 49th StreetSynthesizer nerd's dream shop services and sells vintage music gear.
Local bookstore plays host to poetry readings and the like.
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Adobe Books & Arts Cooperative
3130 24th StLocal bookstore plays host to poetry readings and the like.
Deep archive will satisfy film enthusiasts and people looking to dig deeper than just Netflix
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Le Video Archives
1231 9th AvenueDeep archive will satisfy film enthusiasts and people looking to dig deeper than just Netflix
Unparalleled curation at this breath taking design and furniture store. $$$
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Big 4
1075 California StreetUnparalleled curation at this breath taking design and furniture store. $$$
Some good cuts are stashed at this Haight St based record shop. Serious collectors: talk to the owner for the rare stuff.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Groove Merchant Records
687 Haight StSome good cuts are stashed at this Haight St based record shop. Serious collectors: talk to the owner for the rare stuff.
ROBOTSPEAk
589 Haight StreetBoutique electronic music equipment store
A mecca for music aficionados. If you've never gone to a record store before, check out Amoeba.
79 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Amoeba Music
1855 Haight StA mecca for music aficionados. If you've never gone to a record store before, check out Amoeba.
Vinyl Dreams
593 Haight StEx-electronic music buyer from Amoeba opens his own record shop.
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Berlin style record shop tailored to grungy techno, chicago house and nightly parties.
Hip donut shop would make Brooklyners feel at home
199 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dynamo Donut and Coffee
2760 24th StHip donut shop would make Brooklyners feel at home
All-natural ice cream make sells organic vanilla on the side. Pronounced Sha-nah-th
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Xanath Ice Cream
951 Valencia StAll-natural ice cream make sells organic vanilla on the side. Pronounced Sha-nah-th
Delectably creamy, locally produced ice cream.
214 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose AvenueDelectably creamy, locally produced ice cream.
Admire the design ethos of custom-built bikes or go on a bike tour (bike included!)
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mission Bicycle Company
766 Valencia StAdmire the design ethos of custom-built bikes or go on a bike tour (bike included!)
Treat Street Bicycle Works
3150 18th StSolid, small bicycle repair shop
Aquarius Records
1055 Valencia StAn ever improving stock of decent records+CD's, always has something new
Thrillhouse Records
3422 Mission StPunk record collectors will feel at home here
Stone Pony
3552 20th StBohemian aesthetics mixed with vintage clothing curated boutique
Arts & Culture
Patrons of Pitchfork might enjoy this electronic music venue
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
1015 Folsom
1015 Folsom StPatrons of Pitchfork might enjoy this electronic music venue
F8
1192 Folsom StreetA late-night SOMA spot for dancing and drinks
Enjoy organ music before catching a double feature at this history San Francisco theater
332 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StEnjoy organ music before catching a double feature at this history San Francisco theater
Polished, but not too polished music venue that skews electronic.
37 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mezzanine
444 Jessie StPolished, but not too polished music venue that skews electronic.
Enjoy Golden Gate park and a world-class museum all in one trip.
999 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrEnjoy Golden Gate park and a world-class museum all in one trip.
Put-together arts organization hosts consistent programming and popular attendance
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
KADIST
3295 20th StPut-together arts organization hosts consistent programming and popular attendance
Pay tribute to the history and cultural importance of the Mission Districts mural culture
96 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Clarion Alley
Clarion AlleyPay tribute to the history and cultural importance of the Mission Districts mural culture
rag-tag arts organization unofficially run by SF MoMA's employees
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Lab
2948 16th Strag-tag arts organization unofficially run by SF MoMA's employees
The country's oldest continually running theater provides underground programming and lots of charm.
87 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Roxie Cinema
3117 16th StThe country's oldest continually running theater provides underground programming and lots of charm.
Sometimes provides amazing electronic music nights but programming can be spotty, check ahead
55 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Public Works
161 Erie StSometimes provides amazing electronic music nights but programming can be spotty, check ahead
Historic but derelict movie theater gets renovated by contemporary/electronic arts and technology foundation to present some of the best in-the-know electronic shows and technology classes
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gray Area / Grand Theater
2665 Mission StHistoric but derelict movie theater gets renovated by contemporary/electronic arts and technology foundation to present some of the best in-the-know electronic shows and technology classes
Sightseeing
A view that made me move to California. Explore old, World War II gun embankments. Highly recommended.
194 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Marin Headlands
A view that made me move to California. Explore old, World War II gun embankments. Highly recommended.
Enjoy walking around the ruins of a 1930's bath house.
246 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Baños Sutro
1004 Point Lobos AveEnjoy walking around the ruins of a 1930's bath house.
Las damas pintadas
Hayes StreetBucket list for the San Franciscan tourist.
Snap a selfie with the entire Bay Area in the background. On a clear day, home to a view of all of the Pacific ocean, Alcatraz, Golden Gate and Bay Bridges shouldn't be missed
727 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Twin Peaks
Snap a selfie with the entire Bay Area in the background. On a clear day, home to a view of all of the Pacific ocean, Alcatraz, Golden Gate and Bay Bridges shouldn't be missed
An older, more mellow vibe relative to Dolores Park
95 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Precita
3200 Folsom StAn older, more mellow vibe relative to Dolores Park
Great views of the city from this dog-friendly park.
363 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Bernal Heights
3400-3416 Folsom StGreat views of the city from this dog-friendly park.
Take a hike to a secret alley to find a unique field of grass and San Francisco views
48 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kite Hill Open Space
Take a hike to a secret alley to find a unique field of grass and San Francisco views
A tradition of San Francisco to do some day drinking and a picnic with friends
1244 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Mission Dolores
19th StreetA tradition of San Francisco to do some day drinking and a picnic with friends