Guidebook for San Francisco

Jessica
Guidebook for San Francisco

Essentials

Looking for delicious treats, wine, fresh baguette or cheese for a snack, lunch or picnic? Little vine will definitely hit the spot.
13 locals recommend
Little Vine
1541 Grant Ave
13 locals recommend
Looking for delicious treats, wine, fresh baguette or cheese for a snack, lunch or picnic? Little vine will definitely hit the spot.
A no frills nature health food convenience store. Love the folks here.
20 locals recommend
The Nature Stop
1336 Grant Ave
20 locals recommend
A no frills nature health food convenience store. Love the folks here.
Need a lot of groceries during your stay in San Francisco? Safeway is only a few blocks away.
73 locals recommend
Safeway
1335 Webster St
73 locals recommend
Need a lot of groceries during your stay in San Francisco? Safeway is only a few blocks away.
If you love to cook and are not a vegetarian -- this spot is awesome for finding the perfect sirloin or lamb shank for your next meat dish http://www.yelp.com/biz/little-city-market-san-francisco
Little City Market
1400 Stockton St
If you love to cook and are not a vegetarian -- this spot is awesome for finding the perfect sirloin or lamb shank for your next meat dish http://www.yelp.com/biz/little-city-market-san-francisco
Great place for groceries, wine and other things without paying the hefty price points at Wholefoods.
395 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
401 Bay St
395 locals recommend
Great place for groceries, wine and other things without paying the hefty price points at Wholefoods.

Food Scene

Breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner this local favorite is great any time of day. I personally love Original Joe's Sunday brunch donuts served with homemade jellies.
47 locals recommend
Original Joe's
601 Union St
47 locals recommend
Breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner this local favorite is great any time of day. I personally love Original Joe's Sunday brunch donuts served with homemade jellies.
Great coffee shop with pastries on the way to Crissy Field.
27 locals recommend
Beacon Coffee & Pantry
805 Columbus Ave
27 locals recommend
Great coffee shop with pastries on the way to Crissy Field.
Love the avocado and egg sandwich. Delicious coffee and lattes served by hot baristas.
105 locals recommend
Réveille Coffee Co.
4076 18th St
105 locals recommend
Love the avocado and egg sandwich. Delicious coffee and lattes served by hot baristas.
Looking for yummy Belgian style eats and drinks? This is the place to be.
19 locals recommend
La Trappe
800 Greenwich St
19 locals recommend
Looking for yummy Belgian style eats and drinks? This is the place to be.
One of my personal favorites for anytime of the day. Located right across Washington Park.
95 locals recommend
Park Tavern
1652 Stockton St
95 locals recommend
One of my personal favorites for anytime of the day. Located right across Washington Park.
The walk up the hill is so worth it. Again, if you're looking for authentic Italian cuisine minus the tourist trap -- this is a good place to try.
25 locals recommend
Trattoria Contadina
1800 Mason St
25 locals recommend
The walk up the hill is so worth it. Again, if you're looking for authentic Italian cuisine minus the tourist trap -- this is a good place to try.
Authentic Chicago Italian style cuisine. Make sure to call in a reservation for larger parties -- this place is always packed and so worth it.
10 locals recommend
Capo's
641 Vallejo St.
10 locals recommend
Authentic Chicago Italian style cuisine. Make sure to call in a reservation for larger parties -- this place is always packed and so worth it.
The best (in our opinion) Schezuan Chinese cuisine in China Town. If you like spicy this is the place to be.
28 locals recommend
Z & Y Restaurant
655 Jackson St
28 locals recommend
The best (in our opinion) Schezuan Chinese cuisine in China Town. If you like spicy this is the place to be.
Looking for robata style Japanese cuisine? This is a delicious place to try. A little pricey and dressy.
22 locals recommend
Roka Akor
801 Montgomery St
22 locals recommend
Looking for robata style Japanese cuisine? This is a delicious place to try. A little pricey and dressy.
It's time to celebrate and have an awesome time with some bubbly! Make sure to look sexy.
8 locals recommend
Barbarossa Lounge
714 Montgomery St
8 locals recommend
It's time to celebrate and have an awesome time with some bubbly! Make sure to look sexy.
Good coffee and quick cafe style eats.
14 locals recommend
La Boulange
543 Columbus Avenue
14 locals recommend
Good coffee and quick cafe style eats.
Enjoy awesome Peruvian cuisine on the water. If you like ceviche La Mar is a great place for it.
41 locals recommend
La Mar Cebicheria Peruana
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41 locals recommend
Enjoy awesome Peruvian cuisine on the water. If you like ceviche La Mar is a great place for it.
Check out my review on Yelp http://www.yelp.com/biz/hops-and-hominy-san-francisco?hrid=kKIkHy6KZQ5NFWQlsKOSNw
8 locals recommend
Hops & Hominy
1 Tillman Pl
8 locals recommend
Check out my review on Yelp http://www.yelp.com/biz/hops-and-hominy-san-francisco?hrid=kKIkHy6KZQ5NFWQlsKOSNw
Delicious vegetarian restaurant. A skip and a hop from the penthouse.
89 locals recommend
Greens
2 Marina Blvd
89 locals recommend
Delicious vegetarian restaurant. A skip and a hop from the penthouse.
One of my personal favorites in the Marina area. Their cuisine is a blend of traditional Japanese cooking with a twist served tapas style.
Chotto - CLOSED
3317 Steiner St
One of my personal favorites in the Marina area. Their cuisine is a blend of traditional Japanese cooking with a twist served tapas style.

Sightseeing

A historic landmark right in our backyard. The stunning views of Coit Tower will simply take your breath away.
545 locals recommend
Coit Tower
545 locals recommend
A historic landmark right in our backyard. The stunning views of Coit Tower will simply take your breath away.
Located at the bottom of the Coit Tower this park has stunning views of the Embarcadero and the America's Cup Park and concert pavilion.
Pioneer Park
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd
Located at the bottom of the Coit Tower this park has stunning views of the Embarcadero and the America's Cup Park and concert pavilion.
A quick 10-minute walk from our place via the stairs on Francisco and Grant to the Embarcadero. The Exploratorium is a great stop for the inventive and curious minds.
432 locals recommend
Exploratorium
Green Street
432 locals recommend
A quick 10-minute walk from our place via the stairs on Francisco and Grant to the Embarcadero. The Exploratorium is a great stop for the inventive and curious minds.
The famous wharf peppered with restaurants, bars and stores. Located a few minutes from our Airbnb listing.
713 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth St
713 locals recommend
The famous wharf peppered with restaurants, bars and stores. Located a few minutes from our Airbnb listing.
San Francisco has the largest China Town outside of Asia.
551 locals recommend
Chinatown
551 locals recommend
San Francisco has the largest China Town outside of Asia.

Drinks & Nightlife

Local divey bar with an awesome beer selection. My boyfriend loves this place!
13 locals recommend
Church Key
1402 Grant Ave
13 locals recommend
Local divey bar with an awesome beer selection. My boyfriend loves this place!
An authentic San Francisco bar
57 locals recommend
Vesuvio Cafe
255 Columbus Ave
57 locals recommend
An authentic San Francisco bar
Looking for a great time? 15 Romolo is the place for good bar food and out of this world drinks speak easy style.
27 locals recommend
15 Romolo
15 Romolo Pl
27 locals recommend
Looking for a great time? 15 Romolo is the place for good bar food and out of this world drinks speak easy style.
Cozy whiskey bar with delicious tapas style eats inspired by New Orleans.
82 locals recommend
Waterbar Restaurant
399 The Embarcadero
82 locals recommend
Cozy whiskey bar with delicious tapas style eats inspired by New Orleans.

Shopping

Authentic focaccia baked fresh daily. Make sure to come early as they are super popular. Try it and you'll know why.
28 locals recommend
Liguria Bakery
1700 Stockton St
28 locals recommend
Authentic focaccia baked fresh daily. Make sure to come early as they are super popular. Try it and you'll know why.
Looking for little souvenirs to bring back home? Stop by Lola!
Lola of North Beach
1415 Grant Ave
Looking for little souvenirs to bring back home? Stop by Lola!
Looking for original art from local San Francisco and California artists? Park and Pond is a great place for souvenir hunting.
Park and Pond
Looking for original art from local San Francisco and California artists? Park and Pond is a great place for souvenir hunting.
Need to hop on the ferry to Sausalito?
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
679 locals recommend
Need to hop on the ferry to Sausalito?

Everything Else

One of our favorite places for a walk, run or bike activity. If you're motivated you can cross the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito or Tiburon then take the ferry back to San Francisco.
426 locals recommend
Crissy Field
426 locals recommend
One of our favorite places for a walk, run or bike activity. If you're motivated you can cross the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito or Tiburon then take the ferry back to San Francisco.
Another option for parking.
6 locals recommend
NorthPoint Centre
320 Bay St
6 locals recommend
Another option for parking.
Need to get cash? Bank of America ATMs are close by.
Bank of America Financial Center
701 Grant Ave
Need to get cash? Bank of America ATMs are close by.
Another option for cash withdrawals.
8 locals recommend
ATM (Wells Fargo Bank)
2 Grant Ave
8 locals recommend
Another option for cash withdrawals.
Need over the counter or prescription drugs?
293 locals recommend
Walgreens
1333 Castro St
293 locals recommend
Need over the counter or prescription drugs?