Simone's Guidebook
Food scene
If your trip includes a Saturday, the farmers market here is a must.
189 locals recommend
Ferry Building
If your trip includes a Saturday, the farmers market here is a must.
They take some walk-ins for the bar, but you’ll need a reservation and they’re not easy to get. One of my favorite restaurants in SF
71 locals recommend
Rich Table
199 Gough StThey take some walk-ins for the bar, but you’ll need a reservation and they’re not easy to get. One of my favorite restaurants in SF
California style dim sum, really fun place to eat if you like to try lots of things. Make a reservation.
141 locals recommend
State Bird Provisions
1529 Fillmore StCalifornia style dim sum, really fun place to eat if you like to try lots of things. Make a reservation.
Great pizza, wings, salads and fries and a nice back patio. GF and vegan options
75 locals recommend
The Pizza Place on Noriega
3901 Noriega StGreat pizza, wings, salads and fries and a nice back patio. GF and vegan options
Our neighborhood farmers market with great produce, local artisans, and food trucks. Sundays 9-3
6 locals recommend
Outer Sunset Farmer's Market & Mercantile
1994 37th AveOur neighborhood farmers market with great produce, local artisans, and food trucks. Sundays 9-3
Sunset Cantina
3414 Judah StGreat margs and tacos
Really incredible Chinese food, for an upscale but casual dinner after eating dim sum in Chinatown.
18 locals recommend
Mister Jiu's
28 Waverly PlReally incredible Chinese food, for an upscale but casual dinner after eating dim sum in Chinatown.
Nopalito
306 Broderick StGreat California Mexican food with fresh tortillas and great drinks
Hummus Bodega
5549 Geary BoulevardIsraeli food and market
Arsicault Bakery
397 Arguello BlvdFor your carb fix
If you need groceries, this market is the best and is only 5 blocks away. They have poke bowls, sandwiches, and ramen made to order as well.
87 locals recommend
Noriega Produce
3701 Noriega StIf you need groceries, this market is the best and is only 5 blocks away. They have poke bowls, sandwiches, and ramen made to order as well.
Sightseeing
Really cool perspective of the city and the bridge.
89 locals recommend
Fort Point National Historic Site
201 Marine DrReally cool perspective of the city and the bridge.
Great city hike with incredible views of the bridge. Mostly flat and level until the stairs - but you can do the first half and turn around if stairs aren’t your jam
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailGreat city hike with incredible views of the bridge. Mostly flat and level until the stairs - but you can do the first half and turn around if stairs aren’t your jam
Just over the bridge in Sausalito, where you can get an eye level view of the bridge
194 locals recommend
Marin Headlands
Just over the bridge in Sausalito, where you can get an eye level view of the bridge
Twin Peaks
One of the best views of the city
Clarion Alley
Clarion AlleyMurals!
Neighborhoods
It’s the ultimate tourist trap but the sea lions are adorable- only go if you want to see them!
713 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StIt’s the ultimate tourist trap but the sea lions are adorable- only go if you want to see them!
The Castro
Rainbow flags and sidewalks and some great shops and bars
Haight-Ashbury
For the hippie vibes, if you’re into that type of thing.
I believe this is the largest Chinatown in the US, but don’t quote me on that.
551 locals recommend
Chinatown
I believe this is the largest Chinatown in the US, but don’t quote me on that.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Bring layers!
Changes in weather can be block to block. Do not expect the California weather you’ve seen on tv, especially in the summertime, which can be our coldest season.
Customs and culture
Don’t call it San Fran
Now you know 😊
Getting around
If renting a car…
Do not leave anything in your car. Seriously, even trash. Smash and grabs are unfortunately very common here. When parking, don’t forget to check signs for street cleaning and commuting time tow zones.
Customs and culture
Mask up
Masks are no longer required everywhere, but most people still wear them inside.