Victor's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Brooks Park
373 Ramsell StFantastic sunset ocean views in a walkable distance
Lake Merced Park
Fantastic walks and bike rides
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailGolden Gate View Point
Old Conzelman RoadOcean Beach
La Playa StCrissy Field
Food scene
Authentic Schezwan food. The chef worked in the Chinese embassy before!
16 locals recommend
Chili House SF
726 Clement StAuthentic Schezwan food. The chef worked in the Chinese embassy before!
Fantastic authentic Vietnamese pho and food
27 locals recommend
Pho Huynh Hiep 2 - Kevin’s Noodle House
1833 Irving StFantastic authentic Vietnamese pho and food
Sakesan Sushi & Robata
1400 Ocean AveGreat sushi place down in a walkable distance from home!
I catered my wedding food from there! They make the best falafel in town! Their shawarma and lamb are amazing
Falafio Mediterranean Cuisine
360 Adrian RoadI catered my wedding food from there! They make the best falafel in town! Their shawarma and lamb are amazing
Pakwan
3182 16th StTaqueria San Jose
615 4th StGreat place for coffee, work, and pastry! We love going there on a Sunday with Rufus!
22 locals recommend
Java on Ocean
1700 Ocean AveGreat place for coffee, work, and pastry! We love going there on a Sunday with Rufus!
ChouChou French Bistro
400 Dewey BlvdTheir fixed price menu is great!
Ambiance is great and food is amazing. Book in advance! It’s on the pricey side!
41 locals recommend
Original Joe’s Westlake
11 Glenwood AveAmbiance is great and food is amazing. Book in advance! It’s on the pricey side!
Taqueria El Farolito
2950 24th StTang Bar
Neighborhoods
Japan Town
Chinatown
Traveler advice
Getting around
To civic center by public transportation
The 29th bus stop is across the corner and it takes you to the balboa park station in 10 minutes. From balboa park station, it takes 15 mins (8 mins by Bart and 7 mins walk) to go to civic center. Total time 25~30 mins.