Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Spike's Coffees and Teas
4117 19th StThe true local coffee shop
Weaver's Coffee & Tea - San Francisco Cafe
2301 Market StreetExcellent organic coffee
Peet's Coffee
2080 Chestnut StAlways consistent.
Takara Sushi
4243 18th StBest nearby sushi.
Starbelly
3583 16th StExcellent gourmet pizza and pasta
Zazie
941 Cole StExceptional brunch
Hands down best restaurant in area. Book early or try for spot at small bar.
149 locals recommend
Frances
3870 17th StHands down best restaurant in area. Book early or try for spot at small bar.
L'Ardoise
151 Noe StNeighborhood favorite. French.
Thai House Express Restaurant
599 Castro StQuick and good Thai.
Lers Ros Thai
307 Hayes StBest Thai food in SF.
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StBest ice cream in San Francisco
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StBest pizza and pasta in San Francisco
A little touristy, but great Chinese food with an owner who is very "Soup Nazi"
41 locals recommend
House of Nanking
919 Kearny StA little touristy, but great Chinese food with an owner who is very "Soup Nazi"
Drinks & Nightlife
Hi Tops
2247 Market StBest local gay bar. Sports bar with mixed crowd.
The Kezar Pub
770 Stanyan StClassic sports bar
Blackbird
2124 Market StGreat creative cocktails
Lookout
3600 16th StLoud fun gay bar.
San Francisco Badlands
4121 18th StGay dance club. Young crowd.
Trick Dog
3010 20th StBest cocktail bar in San Francisco
Sightseeing
Tank Hill
Twin Peaks BoulevardBest views of Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Park
SF's answer to Central Park. Amazing trails, museums and more.
Haight-Ashbury
The famous street filled with interesting shops.
Union Square
333 Post StTHE shopping area of San Francisco
I think it is tacky and worth missing, but some people like it. At least you can see the famous seals here.
713 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StI think it is tacky and worth missing, but some people like it. At least you can see the famous seals here.
Best views of the Golden Gate. Fun beach (though the water is too cold to go in).
426 locals recommend
Crissy Field
Best views of the Golden Gate. Fun beach (though the water is too cold to go in).
The most famous viewing spot in the city. You can actually hike up to this from the house.
727 locals recommend
Twin Peaks
The most famous viewing spot in the city. You can actually hike up to this from the house.
Another over-hyped sightseeing destination. Get in, take a look, and get out. Cheap stuff, made cheaply.
551 locals recommend
Chinatown
Another over-hyped sightseeing destination. Get in, take a look, and get out. Cheap stuff, made cheaply.
SF's Italian quarter. Some nice shops and restaurants here, but also many tourist traps. Best bets are Tony's Neapolitan, Park Tavern and Tosca.
229 locals recommend
North Beach
SF's Italian quarter. Some nice shops and restaurants here, but also many tourist traps. Best bets are Tony's Neapolitan, Park Tavern and Tosca.
Under-rated area to check out. City Hall is fantastic, as are the grounds around it.
134 locals recommend
San Francisco City Hall
1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett PlUnder-rated area to check out. City Hall is fantastic, as are the grounds around it.
Coit Tower
This is pretty darn cool.
Essentials
Safeway
2020 Market StBiggest grocery store. Has a parking lot.
Shopping
Cliff's Variety
479 Castro StVery quirky and fun hardware store.
Walgreens
1333 Castro StClosest drug store
Rolo
2351 Market StBest clothes shopping for men
Ferry Building Marketplace
Not to be missed indoor food emporium.
Everything Else
Fitness SF Castro
2301 Market StClosest gym with daily passes.
Castro Station
Central underground ground transportation
Arts & Culture
1920's theater that plays new as well as classic movies. Don't miss the sing-alongs!
332 locals recommend
Castro Theatre
429 Castro St1920's theater that plays new as well as classic movies. Don't miss the sing-alongs!
A SF tradition. Funny cabaret with GIANT hats. A wonderful experience that's been around for decades.
54 locals recommend
Beach Blanket Babylon
678 Beach Blanket Babylon BlvdA SF tradition. Funny cabaret with GIANT hats. A wonderful experience that's been around for decades.