Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Firenze By Night features the best Continental Italian cuisine in San Francisco. Located just up the street in the heart of North Beach, Firenze is best known for their award-winning gnocchi, which took 1st place for two consecutive years in the "Best of North Beach" contest.
16 locals recommend
Firenze By Night
1429 Stockton StFirenze By Night features the best Continental Italian cuisine in San Francisco. Located just up the street in the heart of North Beach, Firenze is best known for their award-winning gnocchi, which took 1st place for two consecutive years in the "Best of North Beach" contest.
Sightseeing
Also known as the "Crookedest" Street, Lombard Street is one of San Francisco's most famous landmarks. The street is one block long with eight sharp turns, and the roadway is flanked by colorful flowers. Be sure to bring your camera!
345 locals recommend
Lombard Street
Lombard StreetAlso known as the "Crookedest" Street, Lombard Street is one of San Francisco's most famous landmarks. The street is one block long with eight sharp turns, and the roadway is flanked by colorful flowers. Be sure to bring your camera!
Coit Tower, a slender white concrete column rising from the top of Telegraph Hill, has been an emblem of San Francisco’s skyline since its completion in 1933, a welcoming beacon to visitors and residents alike. Its observation deck, reached by elevator, provides 360-degree views of the city and bay, including the Golden Gate and Bay bridges. Tickets are $8 (USD) for adults and $5 (USD) for children, and can be purchased in the gift shop.
545 locals recommend
Coit Tower
Coit Tower, a slender white concrete column rising from the top of Telegraph Hill, has been an emblem of San Francisco’s skyline since its completion in 1933, a welcoming beacon to visitors and residents alike. Its observation deck, reached by elevator, provides 360-degree views of the city and bay, including the Golden Gate and Bay bridges. Tickets are $8 (USD) for adults and $5 (USD) for children, and can be purchased in the gift shop.
Parks & Nature
Golden Gate Park is a large urban park consisting of 1,017 acres of public grounds. In addition to seasonal concerts, Golden Gate Park is home to the de Young Museum, Academy of Sciences, Japanese Tea Garden, Conservatory of Flowers and more.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park is a large urban park consisting of 1,017 acres of public grounds. In addition to seasonal concerts, Golden Gate Park is home to the de Young Museum, Academy of Sciences, Japanese Tea Garden, Conservatory of Flowers and more.
Shopping
Union Square is one of the largest collections of retail stores, department stores, boutiques, tourist shops, art galleries, and salons in the Western United States, making it one of the world's premier shopping districts.
817 locals recommend
Union Square
333 Post StUnion Square is one of the largest collections of retail stores, department stores, boutiques, tourist shops, art galleries, and salons in the Western United States, making it one of the world's premier shopping districts.
Essentials
Northpoint Shopping Center is an indoor shopping center just down the block. Inside the center you will find a Safeway, Walgreens, Postal Annex (to send mail and purchase postage), 24 Hour Fitness, shoe repair, nail salon, beauty supply store, dry cleaner and more.
6 locals recommend
NorthPoint Centre
320 Bay StNorthpoint Shopping Center is an indoor shopping center just down the block. Inside the center you will find a Safeway, Walgreens, Postal Annex (to send mail and purchase postage), 24 Hour Fitness, shoe repair, nail salon, beauty supply store, dry cleaner and more.
Entertainment & Activities
PIER 39 is a 45-acre waterfront complex that is a gathering place for millions of San Francisco locals and visitors. In addition to its 14 full-service restaurants, 90+ shops and popular attractions, PIER 39 is home to a 5-acre waterfront park and a 300-berth marina. PIER 39 is known for its spectacular views of San Francisco Bay including the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge and Alcatraz, as well as the world famous California sea lions hauled out on K-Dock.
416 locals recommend
Pier 39
The EmbarcaderoPIER 39 is a 45-acre waterfront complex that is a gathering place for millions of San Francisco locals and visitors. In addition to its 14 full-service restaurants, 90+ shops and popular attractions, PIER 39 is home to a 5-acre waterfront park and a 300-berth marina. PIER 39 is known for its spectacular views of San Francisco Bay including the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge and Alcatraz, as well as the world famous California sea lions hauled out on K-Dock.
Getting Around
A trip to San Francisco would not be complete without a ride on the famous Cable Cars! The Powell/Mason line begins at Bay Street in Fisherman's Wharf and stops at Union Square. The line ends at Market Street. It is $7 (USD) for a single ride fare on the cable car. Children under 4 years of age are free. Here are some tips for riding the Cable Cars: If you're paying your fare with cash or coins, pay the Conductor directly. Exact change for your cable car fare is appreciated. The conductors can make change for up to $20 (USD). Seating on cable cars is very limited. If you can, offer your seat to elderly or disabled riders if your car gets crowded. Riders may stand on the running boards and hang onto the outer poles as the car moves. Riders do so at their own risk. Do not lean out while standing on the running boards. Please be cautious and do not let go of the poles when the car is stopped if you plan to keep riding. Collapsible strollers are typically not allowed on Cable Cars due to limited space.
7 locals recommend
Powell/Mason Cable Car Turnaround
2350 Taylor StA trip to San Francisco would not be complete without a ride on the famous Cable Cars! The Powell/Mason line begins at Bay Street in Fisherman's Wharf and stops at Union Square. The line ends at Market Street. It is $7 (USD) for a single ride fare on the cable car. Children under 4 years of age are free. Here are some tips for riding the Cable Cars: If you're paying your fare with cash or coins, pay the Conductor directly. Exact change for your cable car fare is appreciated. The conductors can make change for up to $20 (USD). Seating on cable cars is very limited. If you can, offer your seat to elderly or disabled riders if your car gets crowded. Riders may stand on the running boards and hang onto the outer poles as the car moves. Riders do so at their own risk. Do not lean out while standing on the running boards. Please be cautious and do not let go of the poles when the car is stopped if you plan to keep riding. Collapsible strollers are typically not allowed on Cable Cars due to limited space.