Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Great dinner spot - pizzas, salads, pasta, wine. Backyard patio with heat lamps. They don't take reservations, but you can call and put your name on the waitlist.
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Ragazza
311 Divisadero StGreat dinner spot - pizzas, salads, pasta, wine. Backyard patio with heat lamps. They don't take reservations, but you can call and put your name on the waitlist.
Outdoor seating option. Beer and wine at night. Pop-up restaurant on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Great place to go before a show at the Independent across the street.
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Mojo Bicycle Cafe
639-A Divisadero StreetOutdoor seating option. Beer and wine at night. Pop-up restaurant on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Great place to go before a show at the Independent across the street.
Sit-down gourmet Mexican restaurant for lunch or dinner. 2 blocks from my house. There is often a wait, you can call and put your name on the wait list.
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Nopalito
306 Broderick StSit-down gourmet Mexican restaurant for lunch or dinner. 2 blocks from my house. There is often a wait, you can call and put your name on the wait list.
This coffee shop and bakery should open in June. It's owned by the owners of Four Barrel Coffee on Valencia St, my favorite coffee shops and roaster in SF.
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Nopa
560 Divisadero StThis coffee shop and bakery should open in June. It's owned by the owners of Four Barrel Coffee on Valencia St, my favorite coffee shops and roaster in SF.
The Alembic
1725 Haight StWell known for its cocktails and interesting menu.
Great brunch, outdoor seating available. Get there early or be prepared to wait for awhile.
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Zazie
941 Cole StGreat brunch, outdoor seating available. Get there early or be prepared to wait for awhile.
The Little Chihuahua
292 Divisadero StGourmet Mexican. Cheap and quick. Good salsas and burritos.
A SF favorite pizza spot. Known for their deep dish pizza. There's also a location on Valencia St in the mission.
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Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StA SF favorite pizza spot. Known for their deep dish pizza. There's also a location on Valencia St in the mission.
Citrus Club
1790 Haight StGreat noodle place, cheap and fun.
French cafe, outdoor seating available. Delicious baked goods, serves lunch too.
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Cafe du Soleil
400 Fillmore StFrench cafe, outdoor seating available. Delicious baked goods, serves lunch too.
It's a bit of a trek from my house, but well worth the trip. I suggest going on a sunny weekend day for brunch (served til 3 I think) or dinner. You can hop on the N or ride bikes through the park.
San Francisco Independent Ch
It's a bit of a trek from my house, but well worth the trip. I suggest going on a sunny weekend day for brunch (served til 3 I think) or dinner. You can hop on the N or ride bikes through the park.
Matching Half
1799 McAllister StNice and bright cafe. Has outdoor seating.
Green Chile Kitchen
1801 McAllister StSouthwestern food, delicious and fresh, casual atmosphere.
A SF classic and a must if you're visiting. This whole street has great food.
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Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StA SF classic and a must if you're visiting. This whole street has great food.
Unbelievable desserts and great sandwiches too. Also a must visit as you eat your way down 18th street.
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StUnbelievable desserts and great sandwiches too. Also a must visit as you eat your way down 18th street.
Burmese food. Will want a reservation. Some people say this place is all hype, but I still love the food. Get the tea leaf salad and the samusa soup.
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Burma Superstar
309 Clement StBurmese food. Will want a reservation. Some people say this place is all hype, but I still love the food. Get the tea leaf salad and the samusa soup.
Eddie's Cafe
800 Divisadero StDiner, authentic and cheap greasy spoon.
Mission Beach Cafe
Brunch or dinner. Expect a wait at brunch.
The Mill
736 Divisadero Stgreat coffee and toast.
Sightseeing
Walk around the circumference to see the pretty surrounding neighborhoods or hike to the top for a view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the ocean. Tennis courts too.
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布埃纳维斯塔公园
Walk around the circumference to see the pretty surrounding neighborhoods or hike to the top for a view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the ocean. Tennis courts too.
My personal favorite park in the city. I like to sit in the grass, watch people, and watch all the different breeds of dogs play.
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杜博斯公园
Scott StreetMy personal favorite park in the city. I like to sit in the grass, watch people, and watch all the different breeds of dogs play.
阿拉莫广场
Park on a hill with views of the famous Painted Ladies. Also has a tennis court.
Check out the botanical gardens, conservatory of flowers, japanese tea garden, de young museum, and academy of sciences.
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金门公园
Check out the botanical gardens, conservatory of flowers, japanese tea garden, de young museum, and academy of sciences.
For exercise, I like to walk (or run) up to the top of Buena Vista Park and then to the top of this park. Amazing views, about a 15 minute walk to the top from my apartment.
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科罗纳高地公园
Museum WayFor exercise, I like to walk (or run) up to the top of Buena Vista Park and then to the top of this park. Amazing views, about a 15 minute walk to the top from my apartment.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Page
298 Divisadero StLocal dive bar.
Thieves Tavern
Dive bar in the mission, a little further away, but still walkable.
Bar with great cocktails. Tends to be loud and a nice mix of people. It's in the Castro, but isn't a gay bar.
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Churchill
198 Church StBar with great cocktails. Tends to be loud and a nice mix of people. It's in the Castro, but isn't a gay bar.
Everything Else
Not nearby, but a definite must if you love food and want to see what the Bay Area and beyond has to offer.
East Falls Farmers' Market
4100 Ridge AveNot nearby, but a definite must if you love food and want to see what the Bay Area and beyond has to offer.
Japanese bath house in Japantown. Tuesdays are co-ed days, check the website for the other days.
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Kabuki Springs and Spa
1750 Geary BlvdJapanese bath house in Japantown. Tuesdays are co-ed days, check the website for the other days.
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailNice hike along the coast right in the city.
Check their website for current exhibitions. If you don't want to pay admission, they have a sculpture garden, and free viewing tower with amazing views on clear days (I think it's open til 5).
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笛洋美术馆
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrCheck their website for current exhibitions. If you don't want to pay admission, they have a sculpture garden, and free viewing tower with amazing views on clear days (I think it's open til 5).
815 Cole St
815 Cole StreetVIntage soda fountain
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th Stgood to-go prepared food, best ice cream, fancy, local groceries.
Arts & Culture
My favorite movie theater in the city. The show indie films as well as more mainstream films. On a weekend, book your tickets on their website in advance.
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AMC Kabuki 8
1881 Post StMy favorite movie theater in the city. The show indie films as well as more mainstream films. On a weekend, book your tickets on their website in advance.
Essentials
Falletti Foods
308 Broderick StClosest large grocery store to my house. Gourmet, a little pricey.
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StGourmet food, perfect for packing a picnic and taking to Dolores Park.
Shopping
Beautifully curated shop, check out the outdoor space in the back. I recommend stopping in here while you're waiting for your table at Outerlands.
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GENERAL STORE
4035 Judah StBeautifully curated shop, check out the outdoor space in the back. I recommend stopping in here while you're waiting for your table at Outerlands.
Even if you don't surf, check this place out while you're in the Outer Sunset. They have clothes, art, books, and it's an interesting space as well.
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Mollusk Surf Shop
4500 Irving StEven if you don't surf, check this place out while you're in the Outer Sunset. They have clothes, art, books, and it's an interesting space as well.