Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Taqueria Vallarta
3033 24th StThe soft tacos are both delicious and very inexpensive
Tuba Authentic Turkish Restaurant
1007 A Guerrero StExcellent Turkish cuisine
Delicious and reasonably priced Peruvian cuisine. I like it so much that I had one of my birthday's here.
203 locals recommend
Limón Rotisserie
524 Valencia StDelicious and reasonably priced Peruvian cuisine. I like it so much that I had one of my birthday's here.
El Metate
2406 Bryant StConvenient, tasty and inexpensive Tex-Mex food
Great place to escape if you want to get some work done in the company of others. They have free WiFi and a sunny back patio.
65 locals recommend
Haus Coffee
3086 24th StGreat place to escape if you want to get some work done in the company of others. They have free WiFi and a sunny back patio.
Great place to escape if you want to get some work done in the company of others. They have free WiFi.
28 locals recommend
Sugarlump
2862 24th StreetGreat place to escape if you want to get some work done in the company of others. They have free WiFi.
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StMany San Franciscans swear by Philz Coffee.
Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen
401 Valencia StDelicious South American street food.
People more knowledgeable than me about coffee LOVE this place
348 locals recommend
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StPeople more knowledgeable than me about coffee LOVE this place
Excellent Jewish deli. I love their pastrami sandwiches and the pastrami fries (not recommended if you have high cholesterol!).
146 locals recommend
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
3150 24th StExcellent Jewish deli. I love their pastrami sandwiches and the pastrami fries (not recommended if you have high cholesterol!).
Ike's Place
2239 Market StreetIke's sandwiches are legendary.
My wife and I LOVE this place. The spiced chai is excellent and they have many other delicious flavors of tea.
39 locals recommend
Samovar Teahouse Cafe
411 Valencia StMy wife and I LOVE this place. The spiced chai is excellent and they have many other delicious flavors of tea.
Fabulous high-end Greek restaurant. Make sure to get a reservation far in advance and prepare to dress nicely if you dine here. My favorite restaurant in San Francisco.
80 locals recommend
Kokkari Estiatorio
200 Jackson StFabulous high-end Greek restaurant. Make sure to get a reservation far in advance and prepare to dress nicely if you dine here. My favorite restaurant in San Francisco.
If you want to experience old San Francisco, this seafood restaurant is it. First opened in 1849 during the Gold Rush, it is the third oldest continuously run restaurant in the U.S.
36 locals recommend
Tadich Grill
240 California StIf you want to experience old San Francisco, this seafood restaurant is it. First opened in 1849 during the Gold Rush, it is the third oldest continuously run restaurant in the U.S.
One of the few restaurants in San Francisco with outstanding views of the Golden Gate Bridge and terrific food. This restaurant is vegetarian.
89 locals recommend
Greens
2 Marina BlvdOne of the few restaurants in San Francisco with outstanding views of the Golden Gate Bridge and terrific food. This restaurant is vegetarian.
Tony's Pizza Napoletana
1570 Stockton StBest pizza I have had in San Francisco.
DOSA on Valencia
995 Valencia StExcellent South Indian cuisine. We go often.
Everything Else
Beautiful park which is usually very crowded on sunny days. They have six recently repaved tennis courts.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetBeautiful park which is usually very crowded on sunny days. They have six recently repaved tennis courts.
Some of the best ice cream in the U.S. They make their own and always have many interesting flavors (salted caramel, orange cardamom, strawberry balsamic, etc.).
476 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StSome of the best ice cream in the U.S. They make their own and always have many interesting flavors (salted caramel, orange cardamom, strawberry balsamic, etc.).
People love the donuts here and they even have gluten-free options.
199 locals recommend
Dynamo Donut and Coffee
2760 24th StPeople love the donuts here and they even have gluten-free options.
Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th AveTerrific baked goods. A good way to start the morning.
Dandelion Chocolate
740 Valencia StDelicious artisanal chocolate
Arts & Culture
Red Poppy Art House
2698 Folsom StOften has interesting live arts performances.
Indoor mini-golf, which is a LOT of fun. Great for families but also fun for singles and couples as well. They have a bar and a small arcade.
147 locals recommend
Urban Putt
1096 S Van Ness AveIndoor mini-golf, which is a LOT of fun. Great for families but also fun for singles and couples as well. They have a bar and a small arcade.
One of several examples of famous street art in the Mission. People take guided tours of the street art in this part of San Francisco.
124 locals recommend
Balmy Alley
50 Balmy StOne of several examples of famous street art in the Mission. People take guided tours of the street art in this part of San Francisco.
If you like indoor rock climbing or want to exercise, this is a good place in the neighborhood to do it.
92 locals recommend
Mission Cliffs
2295 Harrison StIf you like indoor rock climbing or want to exercise, this is a good place in the neighborhood to do it.
If you get lucky, there will be an event at the secret garden on the same block as our apartment. It is outdoors.
Secret Garden
If you get lucky, there will be an event at the secret garden on the same block as our apartment. It is outdoors.
Entertainment & Activities
Great swimming pool, two tennis courts, a playground for kids, basketball courts
36 locals recommend
Mission Playground
36 Cunningham PlaceGreat swimming pool, two tennis courts, a playground for kids, basketball courts
Exploratorium
Green StreetExplains many interesting scientific phenomena. Kids love it.
Sightseeing
An easy hike to the top of this local peak provides beautiful 360 degree views of the city. You can see the bay from this vantage point.
363 locals recommend
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StAn easy hike to the top of this local peak provides beautiful 360 degree views of the city. You can see the bay from this vantage point.
This is one of the original 21 Spanish Missions throughout California established to spread the Catholic faith. It was founded in 1776.
65 locals recommend
Mission San Francisco de Asis
3321 16th StThis is one of the original 21 Spanish Missions throughout California established to spread the Catholic faith. It was founded in 1776.
Beautiful place to jog, bike, or just walk around. Gorgeous views of the bay. Great picnic area. Kids also LOVE it.
426 locals recommend
Crissy Field
Beautiful place to jog, bike, or just walk around. Gorgeous views of the bay. Great picnic area. Kids also LOVE it.
19th century fort which was used to defend San Francisco from an invasion by sea for more than a century. Great 360 degree views from the top. Kids love it.
89 locals recommend
Fort Point National Historic Site
201 Marine Dr19th century fort which was used to defend San Francisco from an invasion by sea for more than a century. Great 360 degree views from the top. Kids love it.
Fabulous and relaxing walk along a cliff above the Pacific Ocean with ample views of the Golden Gate Bridge. My favorite walk in San Francisco. I love taking visitors there.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailFabulous and relaxing walk along a cliff above the Pacific Ocean with ample views of the Golden Gate Bridge. My favorite walk in San Francisco. I love taking visitors there.