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Guidebook for San Francisco

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Great coffee, gorgeous interior. Only a 5 minute walk from the house. I love the granola but all of the pastries are great.
378 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sightglass Coffee
270 7th St
378 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great coffee, gorgeous interior. Only a 5 minute walk from the house. I love the granola but all of the pastries are great.
One of the best Italian restaurants in SF. They don't take reservations. Get there when they open to avoid the wait.
266 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison St
266 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
One of the best Italian restaurants in SF. They don't take reservations. Get there when they open to avoid the wait.
The best donuts you've ever had and solid coffee as well.
199 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dynamo Donut and Coffee
2760 24th St
199 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The best donuts you've ever had and solid coffee as well.
Try the Gorditas! Also a great place to get hand made tortillas of many types.
70 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
La Palma Mexicatessen
2884 24th St
70 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Try the Gorditas! Also a great place to get hand made tortillas of many types.
Great example of a classic SF burrito. A long time favorite of mine.
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Taqueria San Francisco
2794 24th St
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great example of a classic SF burrito. A long time favorite of mine.
Incredible classic California cuisine. I have always enjoyed my meals here.
79 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bar Tartine
561 Valencia Street
79 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Incredible classic California cuisine. I have always enjoyed my meals here.
A Mission staple, excellent service, delicious food. A little less casual than some other places.
343 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission St
343 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A Mission staple, excellent service, delicious food. A little less casual than some other places.
Serves delicious Mayan cuisine, expect to find dishes you have never encountered before. A small hole in the wall, the owners children may help serve you. Charming.
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Poc-Chuc
2886 16th St
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Serves delicious Mayan cuisine, expect to find dishes you have never encountered before. A small hole in the wall, the owners children may help serve you. Charming.
A recent arrival, but by far the best NY style pizza I have found in SF.
44 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Pizza Shop
3104 24th St
44 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A recent arrival, but by far the best NY style pizza I have found in SF.
Classic SF spot with incredible baked goods. Line forms at least 15 minutes before opening. Call in advance to reserve a loaf of their incredible bread.
768 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero St
768 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Classic SF spot with incredible baked goods. Line forms at least 15 minutes before opening. Call in advance to reserve a loaf of their incredible bread.
Incredible breakfast sandwich. Take a walk on the beach afterwards.
170 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Devil's Teeth Baking Company
3876 Noriega St
170 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Incredible breakfast sandwich. Take a walk on the beach afterwards.
Cinnamon toast, coconuts, & coffee. An original element of this hipster Outer Sunset enclave.
141 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Trouble Coffee
4033 Judah St
141 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cinnamon toast, coconuts, & coffee. An original element of this hipster Outer Sunset enclave.
Delicious food near the ocean. Great bread and soups.
259 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Outerlands
4001 Judah St
259 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Delicious food near the ocean. Great bread and soups.
Home of the famous Secret Breakfast flavor and a rotating cast of other interesting combinations. This spot is within walking distance and a real SF treat.
224 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Humphry Slocombe
224 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Home of the famous Secret Breakfast flavor and a rotating cast of other interesting combinations. This spot is within walking distance and a real SF treat.
San Francisco's best gourmet pizza tucked away just of the Glen Park BART stop.
137 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gialina
2842 Diamond St
137 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
San Francisco's best gourmet pizza tucked away just of the Glen Park BART stop.
This delightful Greek sandwich shop/wine bar always has a line out the door. The food is simple and delicious.
196 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Souvla
517 Hayes St
196 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This delightful Greek sandwich shop/wine bar always has a line out the door. The food is simple and delicious.
Incredible food from Sardinia. You will definitely need a reservation.
146 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
La Ciccia
291 30th St
146 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Incredible food from Sardinia. You will definitely need a reservation.
A new outpost for the best bakery in town located next to Blue Bottle Coffee in the delightful Heath Ceramics building. This is a destination for sure.
155 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tartine Manufactory
595 Alabama St
155 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A new outpost for the best bakery in town located next to Blue Bottle Coffee in the delightful Heath Ceramics building. This is a destination for sure.
The best breakfast spot in the city. Get there very early or expect to wait.
261 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Plow
1299 18th St
261 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The best breakfast spot in the city. Get there very early or expect to wait.
One of the multitude of great coffee shops in The Mission. A small indoor space with outdoor seating that catches the afternoon sun.
33 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Linea Caffe
3417 18th St
33 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
One of the multitude of great coffee shops in The Mission. A small indoor space with outdoor seating that catches the afternoon sun.
This is a beautiful part of the coast. If you come up here on your way to Pt Reyes or further north, you must absolutely stop for an Armando Bun. Made with seasonal fruit and nuts, it is absolutely the best breakfast pastry I have ever had.
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bovine Bakery
11315 CA-1
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This is a beautiful part of the coast. If you come up here on your way to Pt Reyes or further north, you must absolutely stop for an Armando Bun. Made with seasonal fruit and nuts, it is absolutely the best breakfast pastry I have ever had.
Absolutely incredible baked goods. Their "the rebel within" muffin that contains a whole soft cooked egg is a must try.
137 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Craftsman and Wolves
746 Valencia St
137 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Absolutely incredible baked goods. Their "the rebel within" muffin that contains a whole soft cooked egg is a must try.
Michelin starred Mexican food! Reserve well in advance.
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Californios
355 11th Street
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Michelin starred Mexican food! Reserve well in advance.

Drinks & Nightlife

Excellent drinks.
280 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Trick Dog
3010 20th St
280 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Excellent drinks.
My favorite dive bar. Great beer selection, pool table, and surreal painting of the pinball player.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Uptown
200 Capp St
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My favorite dive bar. Great beer selection, pool table, and surreal painting of the pinball player.
A mission classic, a staple for dykes, great outdoor patio. Many good memories from this place.
196 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
El Rio
3158 Mission St
196 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A mission classic, a staple for dykes, great outdoor patio. Many good memories from this place.
They carry Russian River beer. Good pizza, terrible salads, never too crowded to meet up with friends and chat.
38 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pi Bar
1432 Valencia St
38 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
They carry Russian River beer. Good pizza, terrible salads, never too crowded to meet up with friends and chat.
Classic and original sf craft beer bar. Amazing selection, raucous crowd.
185 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Toronado
547 Haight St
185 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Classic and original sf craft beer bar. Amazing selection, raucous crowd.
The place to go on a warm day. Outdoor seating, good beer selection, classic SF hipster vibe. Enjoy a burger.
222 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia St
222 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The place to go on a warm day. Outdoor seating, good beer selection, classic SF hipster vibe. Enjoy a burger.

Essentials

Lovely locally run organic grocery store within walking distance.
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Five Markets
2824 24th St
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lovely locally run organic grocery store within walking distance.
Purveyor of delicious produce, meat, and anything else related to cooking. The highest quality groceries around. Stop and grab a sandwich on you way to Dolores Park!
651 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th St
651 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Purveyor of delicious produce, meat, and anything else related to cooking. The highest quality groceries around. Stop and grab a sandwich on you way to Dolores Park!
I sometimes walk here, but you might want to drive if you are already hungry. Expensive, but a large selection of quality ingredients and relatively close.
96 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gus's Community Market
1101 4th St
96 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
I sometimes walk here, but you might want to drive if you are already hungry. Expensive, but a large selection of quality ingredients and relatively close.
Iconic SF cooperatively owned grocery store. Incredible selection of produce, cheese, bulk goods. I love this store. They don't sell meat.
275 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom St
275 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Iconic SF cooperatively owned grocery store. Incredible selection of produce, cheese, bulk goods. I love this store. They don't sell meat.
A great clean attended laundromat that offers a wash and fold.
Lily Laundromat
2204 Bryant St
A great clean attended laundromat that offers a wash and fold.

Parks & Nature

This gorgeous well maintained hike offers a view of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands.
694 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lands End Trail
Lands End Trail
694 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This gorgeous well maintained hike offers a view of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands.
Close to the city but offers a taste of Marin's stunning beauty. Many great trails with incredible views of the ocean and Golden Gate Bridge.
194 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Marin Headlands
194 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Close to the city but offers a taste of Marin's stunning beauty. Many great trails with incredible views of the ocean and Golden Gate Bridge.
Come here and watch the hang gliders play on the endless thermal created by the bluffs. A great but foggy hike near the city.
162 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fort Funston
Fort Funston Road
162 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Come here and watch the hang gliders play on the endless thermal created by the bluffs. A great but foggy hike near the city.
On a hot summer day this is the scene. The park is packed with young people out drinking, eating, and just seeing and being seen. Stop by Tartine or Bi-Rite for a snack on your way.
107 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Helen Diller Playground
107 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
On a hot summer day this is the scene. The park is packed with young people out drinking, eating, and just seeing and being seen. Stop by Tartine or Bi-Rite for a snack on your way.
This stunning hike ascends a ridge that offers views of the ocean and south bay. On a clear day you can see Mt Diablo to the East and The Faralones Islands to the West. The ridge line is home to an old nike missile site and the place SF was first spotted by white people.
Sweeney Ridge Park Entrance
This stunning hike ascends a ridge that offers views of the ocean and south bay. On a clear day you can see Mt Diablo to the East and The Faralones Islands to the West. The ridge line is home to an old nike missile site and the place SF was first spotted by white people.
Take the ferry out and enjoy walking or riding around the island. There are lovely views of the bay and a great spot to picnic.
51 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Estatal de la Isla Ángel
51 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Take the ferry out and enjoy walking or riding around the island. There are lovely views of the bay and a great spot to picnic.
A lovely view of the city. I love going here later at night with a beer and friends to talk and enjoy the view.
180 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Corona Heights
Museum Way
180 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A lovely view of the city. I love going here later at night with a beer and friends to talk and enjoy the view.
Gorgeous beaches, stunning iconic landscapes, this is why the California coast is legendary. My favorite hike is the Tomales Point trail. It is a long one, but you can turn back at any point and the Tule elk are fascinating.
273 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Nacional Point Reyes
273 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gorgeous beaches, stunning iconic landscapes, this is why the California coast is legendary. My favorite hike is the Tomales Point trail. It is a long one, but you can turn back at any point and the Tule elk are fascinating.
A stunning and accessible beach with a strip of sand but also rugged tide pools. Later in the day it is likely to be windy so come prepared.
77 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Playa Estatal Asilomar
Sunset Drive
77 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A stunning and accessible beach with a strip of sand but also rugged tide pools. Later in the day it is likely to be windy so come prepared.
A gorgeous view of the bay. Dress warm, it can be quite cold.
1321 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Puente Golden Gate
Golden Gate Bridge
1321 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A gorgeous view of the bay. Dress warm, it can be quite cold.
Large and incredibly diverse. A great place to go and wander on a sunny day.
1721 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Golden Gate
1721 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Large and incredibly diverse. A great place to go and wander on a sunny day.

Sightseeing

A quick little known hike close to the city. Views of the ocean and the bay. Great if you need to stretch your legs, but don't have time to venture further.
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
San Bruno Mountain
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A quick little known hike close to the city. Views of the ocean and the bay. Great if you need to stretch your legs, but don't have time to venture further.
As touristy as it is, Alcatraz offers stunning views and is a fascinating place to visit.
503 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Isla de Alcatraz
503 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
As touristy as it is, Alcatraz offers stunning views and is a fascinating place to visit.
A lovely spot with great views of the bay. Check out the sailboats, consider going for a run ;)
75 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Triángulo Verde de Marina
75 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A lovely spot with great views of the bay. Check out the sailboats, consider going for a run ;)
A delightful little town isolated by their lack of signage and kept small by water permit rationing. Downtown is lovely and sleepy and the beach is a great beginners surf spot. Check out the on your honor farm stand on your way in.
53 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bolinas
53 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A delightful little town isolated by their lack of signage and kept small by water permit rationing. Downtown is lovely and sleepy and the beach is a great beginners surf spot. Check out the on your honor farm stand on your way in.
Extremely crowded. I personally avoid this area.
713 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fishermans Wharf
2801 Leavenworth St
713 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Extremely crowded. I personally avoid this area.
Tons of great restaurants and shopping. A very unique experience.
551 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Chinatown
551 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tons of great restaurants and shopping. A very unique experience.
A great lookout to view the city from
727 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Twin Peaks
727 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A great lookout to view the city from
463 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Palacio de Bellas Artes
3601 Lyon St
463 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Our crooked street.
345 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Calle Lombard
Lombard Street
345 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Our crooked street.

Getting Around

The nearest BART stop (our light rail) about 14 min walking. A good way to get downtown or to the East Bay.
227 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
24th St Mission station
227 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The nearest BART stop (our light rail) about 14 min walking. A good way to get downtown or to the East Bay.
This is the GoBike Station closest to the house. They offer 1 and 3 day passes. This could be a lovely way to explore the mission.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bay Wheels
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This is the GoBike Station closest to the house. They offer 1 and 3 day passes. This could be a lovely way to explore the mission.

Shopping

A great shop that makes their own clothing and carries items from many local makers. The owners live a block away!
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gravel & Gold
3266 21st St
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A great shop that makes their own clothing and carries items from many local makers. The owners live a block away!
A great place to eat and shop for local food. Great views of the water.
31 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Embarcadero & Stockton St station
31 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A great place to eat and shop for local food. Great views of the water.