Classic San Francisco Sightseeing Guidebook
Food scene
A cultural institution! Order oysters to start and the roast chicken entree.
166 locals recommend
Zuni Café
1658 Market StA cultural institution! Order oysters to start and the roast chicken entree.
The birthplace of the Irish Coffee (supposedly) and a San Francisco landmark.
105 locals recommend
Buena Vista
2765 Hyde StThe birthplace of the Irish Coffee (supposedly) and a San Francisco landmark.
My favorite old school seafood joint, in Fisherman's Wharf. You'll probably need a reservation.
29 locals recommend
Scoma's Restaurant
1965 Al Scoma WayMy favorite old school seafood joint, in Fisherman's Wharf. You'll probably need a reservation.
Tadich Grill
240 California StOld school seafood eatery downtown--order the sand dabs!
Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk StFresh seafood and a great raw bar
Sightseeing
The tour is actually really fun and interesting, and the views are outstanding. Definitely try to book in advance!
503 locals recommend
Alcatraz Island
The tour is actually really fun and interesting, and the views are outstanding. Definitely try to book in advance!
A highlight of our fair city, with museums, running trails, a flower conservatory, and even a herd of buffalo! Give yourself at least an afternoon to wander around.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
A highlight of our fair city, with museums, running trails, a flower conservatory, and even a herd of buffalo! Give yourself at least an afternoon to wander around.
Haight-Ashbury
Quirky shopping, eating, and people watching.
Beach day! Bring layers and enjoy watching the surfers brave the crazy waves.
553 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
La Playa StBeach day! Bring layers and enjoy watching the surfers brave the crazy waves.
Ride a cable car while you're here, and stop by the museum to learn some fun history
207 locals recommend
San Francisco Cable Car Museum
1201 Mason StRide a cable car while you're here, and stop by the museum to learn some fun history
Great permanent collection and interesting exhibits. Be sure to check out the view from the top of the tower!
1000 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrGreat permanent collection and interesting exhibits. Be sure to check out the view from the top of the tower!
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StModern art downtown, cute cafe on site
Beautiful hiking paths right along the coast. Stop by Sutro Baths for a fun history lesson.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailBeautiful hiking paths right along the coast. Stop by Sutro Baths for a fun history lesson.
The Full House houses! Visible from lovely Alamo Square Park, a perfect spot for a picnic or an urban hike.
300 locals recommend
Painted Ladies
Hayes StreetThe Full House houses! Visible from lovely Alamo Square Park, a perfect spot for a picnic or an urban hike.
Lots of eateries and shops, and a farmer's market on the weekends. Stroll around the waterside while you're here.
189 locals recommend
Ferry Building
Lots of eateries and shops, and a farmer's market on the weekends. Stroll around the waterside while you're here.
Tourist central, with lots of souvenir shops and tour options. Find the seals while you're down here!
713 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StTourist central, with lots of souvenir shops and tour options. Find the seals while you're down here!
Colorful queer-friendly area with shops, eateries, bars, entertainment.
293 locals recommend
The Castro
Colorful queer-friendly area with shops, eateries, bars, entertainment.
Well loved bookstore. Get a drink next door at Vesuvio's while you're here!
86 locals recommend
City Lights Booksellers
261 Columbus AveWell loved bookstore. Get a drink next door at Vesuvio's while you're here!
Coit Tower
Lots of fun walks around this area, and the views are great
Wander around and check out the gate, herb shops, restaurants, tea shops (I love Vital Tea Leaf)
551 locals recommend
Chinatown
Wander around and check out the gate, herb shops, restaurants, tea shops (I love Vital Tea Leaf)