Food Scene
Sparrow Bar and Kitchen
1640 Haight StBeautiful patio, good food and wine
Cha Cha Cha
1801 Haight StCajun/Latin food mix, great ambiance, yummy sangria
Zazie
941 Cole StNice patio. French food.
Cafe Reverie
848 Cole StGood food, nice garden
Greatest views. Has 2 restaurants and one bar. Ocean view.
We have seen dolphins and whales go by.
"Powerspot".
285 locals recommend
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos AveGreatest views. Has 2 restaurants and one bar. Ocean view.
We have seen dolphins and whales go by.
"Powerspot".
Great vegetarian food, all organic, great wines, fantastic view and ambiance
89 locals recommend
Greens
2 Marina BlvdGreat vegetarian food, all organic, great wines, fantastic view and ambiance
Street Taco
1607 Haight StThe best Mex tacos, try "al pastor", home made sauces, very cheap.
Stunning Bay views, sitting inside or outside, less windy than Haight Ashbury, because it is on the eastern shore.
Great food.
A little pricy but worth it.
62 locals recommend
Mission Rock Resort
817 Terry A Francois BlvdStunning Bay views, sitting inside or outside, less windy than Haight Ashbury, because it is on the eastern shore.
Great food.
A little pricy but worth it.
Nice garden!
Or try the upstairs, the Beach Chalet restaurant.
Rent a bike! a 20 minute ride from the house.
71 locals recommend
Park Chalet Coastal Beer Garden
1000 Great HwyNice garden!
Or try the upstairs, the Beach Chalet restaurant.
Rent a bike! a 20 minute ride from the house.
Parks & Nature
Only 5 blocks away. Lakes and Japanese tea house, botanical garden.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
Only 5 blocks away. Lakes and Japanese tea house, botanical garden.
2 blocks from the house. Great hike to the Castro area via this park. Or hike all the way up and see SF from a bird's view.
205 locals recommend
Buena Vista Park
2 blocks from the house. Great hike to the Castro area via this park. Or hike all the way up and see SF from a bird's view.
Rent a boat! Hike across the bridge to the island, another great view from atop.
152 locals recommend
Stow Lake
Rent a boat! Hike across the bridge to the island, another great view from atop.
Nice place to stop by for an hour and have a tea and Japanese cookies, while admiring the Japanese landscaping and architecture.
Closes at 5 I believe.
348 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrNice place to stop by for an hour and have a tea and Japanese cookies, while admiring the Japanese landscaping and architecture.
Closes at 5 I believe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Zam Zam Bar
1633 Haight StGood cocktails, Persian theme interior
Club Deluxe
1511 Haight StLife jazz, good drinks
HQ Bar & Restaurant
1568 Haight StSports bar with decent pub food.
Nice ambiance.
Arts & Culture
Walking distance, good shows.
Go to the top with the elevator (no admission required) and see SF from high up!
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrWalking distance, good shows.
Go to the top with the elevator (no admission required) and see SF from high up!
Legion of Honor
100 34th AveGreat permanent exhibition.
Great temporary shows.
Check website
Everything Else
Great museum, interesting astronomy show included, and an aquarium and rain forest show.
16 locals recommend
Academy Store
55 Music Concourse DrGreat museum, interesting astronomy show included, and an aquarium and rain forest show.
Sightseeing
Just across GG bridge, a lovely spot with great restaurants and wonderful view. Picturesque.
Rent a bike if you're fit enough. Not too hard.
Sausalito (Bay & Bridgeway) station
Just across GG bridge, a lovely spot with great restaurants and wonderful view. Picturesque.
Rent a bike if you're fit enough. Not too hard.
Take a ferry to Alcatraz and follow the self-guided head-set tour (in all languages), fun!
503 locals recommend
Alcatraz Island
Take a ferry to Alcatraz and follow the self-guided head-set tour (in all languages), fun!
Shopping
Now it is called: "Gus' Community Market":
They have everything fresh:
Breads, produce, meats and fish. good prices, too!
140 locals recommend
Haight Street Natural Food
1621 Haight StNow it is called: "Gus' Community Market":
They have everything fresh:
Breads, produce, meats and fish. good prices, too!
Many unique and interesting shops on Haight Street!
Take a stroll and see for yourself!
379 locals recommend
Haight-Ashbury
Many unique and interesting shops on Haight Street!
Take a stroll and see for yourself!