Sam's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Fun things to see while exploreing San Francisco durring the day. Most of these items make up the traditional "tourst attractions" that the city has to offer.
A serene downtown Park with walking paths and waterfalls. take a stroll or just relax on the fields. a great place to take a quick break. Occasionally, groups will throw on public events celebrating the rich diversity and interests of the community.
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Jardines de Yerba Buena
750 Howard StA serene downtown Park with walking paths and waterfalls. take a stroll or just relax on the fields. a great place to take a quick break. Occasionally, groups will throw on public events celebrating the rich diversity and interests of the community.
San Francisco's iconic downtown tourist attraction. with summertime exhibits and wintertime ice skating; surrounded by high end designer stores this place is fun for everyone.
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Union Square
333 Post StSan Francisco's iconic downtown tourist attraction. with summertime exhibits and wintertime ice skating; surrounded by high end designer stores this place is fun for everyone.
One of the funnest ways to get arround as a tourist. The cart is pulled by miles of cable being constantly circulated under ground. the cart has a lever that makes an arm grab the cabel and pull the cart along.
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Cable Car Stop
1598 US-101One of the funnest ways to get arround as a tourist. The cart is pulled by miles of cable being constantly circulated under ground. the cart has a lever that makes an arm grab the cabel and pull the cart along.
The SF tourist trap of the century. Great views, lively ambiance and the best clam chowder bread bowel in the world. Pass on the tourist memorabilia and get the same stuff cheaper in China Town but DO NOT pass on the clam chowder bread bowl. Also make sure to check out the sea lions and maybe even take a trip through the Aquarium.
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Muelle 39
The EmbarcaderoThe SF tourist trap of the century. Great views, lively ambiance and the best clam chowder bread bowel in the world. Pass on the tourist memorabilia and get the same stuff cheaper in China Town but DO NOT pass on the clam chowder bread bowl. Also make sure to check out the sea lions and maybe even take a trip through the Aquarium.
Not the only one of these in the country but if you find yourself here after visiting the piers or just getting off the cable car, stop in for a tour of the factory and try their delicious melted chocolate covered ice cream options.
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The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point StNot the only one of these in the country but if you find yourself here after visiting the piers or just getting off the cable car, stop in for a tour of the factory and try their delicious melted chocolate covered ice cream options.
Come watch local fisherman catch fish and crab in front of the Golden gate Bridge. This is one of the best spots to get your photo moment with the Golden gate Bridge backdrop.
Torpedo Wharf
Long AvenueCome watch local fisherman catch fish and crab in front of the Golden gate Bridge. This is one of the best spots to get your photo moment with the Golden gate Bridge backdrop.
You can park by the bridge or take public transit and actually walk across the bridge. the walk takes roughly an hour long trip and is a neat thing to do if you have the time for it.
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Puente Golden Gate
Golden Gate BridgeYou can park by the bridge or take public transit and actually walk across the bridge. the walk takes roughly an hour long trip and is a neat thing to do if you have the time for it.
Come day drink at the park with a great downtown view. This is the spot the locals go to chill with friends.
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Parque Mission Dolores
19th StreetCome day drink at the park with a great downtown view. This is the spot the locals go to chill with friends.
The highest point in the city features.....wait for it.....the best view! come get your pictures in or just awe at the view.
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Twin Peaks
The highest point in the city features.....wait for it.....the best view! come get your pictures in or just awe at the view.
This destination is best visited when walking between China Town and the piers. Not too much going on here but this little neighborhood neighboring downtown is a Italian inspired park plaza scattered with Itallian eateries.
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Little Italy
This destination is best visited when walking between China Town and the piers. Not too much going on here but this little neighborhood neighboring downtown is a Italian inspired park plaza scattered with Itallian eateries.
A cute waterfront market with cafes and eateries. A nice place to start or end a walk along the piers. There are some cool parks nearby to check out as well.
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Ferry Building station
A cute waterfront market with cafes and eateries. A nice place to start or end a walk along the piers. There are some cool parks nearby to check out as well.
The prison on the rock is the most traveled national landmark in the US (according to the tour guides). Check out AL Capone's cell and learn abou the crazy prison breakouts of the 20th century. MAKE SURE TO BOOK A TOUR IN ADVANCE!
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Isla de Alcatraz
The prison on the rock is the most traveled national landmark in the US (according to the tour guides). Check out AL Capone's cell and learn abou the crazy prison breakouts of the 20th century. MAKE SURE TO BOOK A TOUR IN ADVANCE!
The city's largest convention center. If you are visiting Thanksgiving weekend the car show is always a good time. Otherwise just Google their website for the convention center calendar.
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Centro Moscone
747 Howard StThe city's largest convention center. If you are visiting Thanksgiving weekend the car show is always a good time. Otherwise just Google their website for the convention center calendar.
This popular art gallery bordering the Mascone center features some of the best world class art exhibits.
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Museo de Arte Moderno de San Francisco
151 3rd StThis popular art gallery bordering the Mascone center features some of the best world class art exhibits.
An aquarium, planetarium, walk through butterfly dome, albino alligator, rooftop green park, animal exhibit and all the nerdy science you could ask for in between. On Thursday evening they host adults only events where you can visit the museum and get served alcohol while you explore.
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Academia de Ciencias de California
55 Music Concourse DrAn aquarium, planetarium, walk through butterfly dome, albino alligator, rooftop green park, animal exhibit and all the nerdy science you could ask for in between. On Thursday evening they host adults only events where you can visit the museum and get served alcohol while you explore.
One of the more diverse art museums. Check out their website to see if they have anything interesting on display.
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Museo de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrOne of the more diverse art museums. Check out their website to see if they have anything interesting on display.
Neat little mirror maize place near Pier 39. A fun $10 activity for those in the area.
Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze
0-11 Beach StNeat little mirror maize place near Pier 39. A fun $10 activity for those in the area.
Food Scene
Some of my personal favorites in the area!
Although this place would never show it on the outside, Dim Sum Nice Food is one of the best authentic dumpling and dim sum places in China Town. Grab some Shi Mai and Pork Rolls and head over to the China Town's Portsmouth Square Park and enjoy!
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Good Mong Kok Bakery
1039 Stockton StAlthough this place would never show it on the outside, Dim Sum Nice Food is one of the best authentic dumpling and dim sum places in China Town. Grab some Shi Mai and Pork Rolls and head over to the China Town's Portsmouth Square Park and enjoy!
Best Vietnamese pork chicken or tofu sandwich in town. Grab a sandwich as you walk by for cheap deliciousness.
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Saigon Sandwich
560 Larkin StBest Vietnamese pork chicken or tofu sandwich in town. Grab a sandwich as you walk by for cheap deliciousness.
This is where you can educate yourself on how a burrito should really taste like. No, really, this may make all other burritos in the future look and taste like hot pockets.
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Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission StThis is where you can educate yourself on how a burrito should really taste like. No, really, this may make all other burritos in the future look and taste like hot pockets.
If you want poke in SF then personally I trust this place over the competition, even more authentic places. They have great flavor, fresh fish and most importantly are consistently good. There are a lot of options here but this is always a safe one if you want Poke
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Poke Bowl
1250 Ocean AveIf you want poke in SF then personally I trust this place over the competition, even more authentic places. They have great flavor, fresh fish and most importantly are consistently good. There are a lot of options here but this is always a safe one if you want Poke
This west coast chain has sure earned it's reputation. The best value in town with solid quality. Don't expect 5 guys level food but expect it to be close at about half the price. Get Animal Style Fryes a Double Double and ask for extra Spread Sauce on the side.
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In-N-Out Burger
333 Jefferson StThis west coast chain has sure earned it's reputation. The best value in town with solid quality. Don't expect 5 guys level food but expect it to be close at about half the price. Get Animal Style Fryes a Double Double and ask for extra Spread Sauce on the side.
One of the main SF breweries, these guys ship all over the world. Stop by for the cheese curds and the Hell or High Watermellon Sour, only available at their tap room. Great place to catch a meal or to amp up before a game.
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21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant
563 2nd StOne of the main SF breweries, these guys ship all over the world. Stop by for the cheese curds and the Hell or High Watermellon Sour, only available at their tap room. Great place to catch a meal or to amp up before a game.
Starbird Chicken
60 Morris StSolid chichen sandwich
This higher end French Restaurant has amazing food and great drinks. Just make sure to check out the Hayes Valley neighborhood while you are there.
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Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
398 Hayes StThis higher end French Restaurant has amazing food and great drinks. Just make sure to check out the Hayes Valley neighborhood while you are there.
If you don't know the history or story of this place just look it up. It's a Peruvian restaurant run by a world renown chef, Gustavo who was at one point even nominated to be the President or Peru. Expect to drop a few hundred per couple but be ready to enjoy amazing courses with mouthwatering drinks.
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La Mar Cebicheria Peruana
PIER 1 1/2 2If you don't know the history or story of this place just look it up. It's a Peruvian restaurant run by a world renown chef, Gustavo who was at one point even nominated to be the President or Peru. Expect to drop a few hundred per couple but be ready to enjoy amazing courses with mouthwatering drinks.
Some solid pizza. I'd get a whole one since the slices sometimes can sit out there for a little while. You can also go half and half with the whole one's to make the group happy.
Chicos Pizza
131 6th StSome solid pizza. I'd get a whole one since the slices sometimes can sit out there for a little while. You can also go half and half with the whole one's to make the group happy.
An interesting take to sushi gone viral. If you want a shushi like meal with a more portable burrito like option, this is the place to hit up.
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Sushirrito
226 Kearny StAn interesting take to sushi gone viral. If you want a shushi like meal with a more portable burrito like option, this is the place to hit up.
Amazing all you can eat Brazilian steakhouse. Keep the protein comeing baby!
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Espetus Churrascaria - San Francisco
1686 Market StreetAmazing all you can eat Brazilian steakhouse. Keep the protein comeing baby!
These. Are. The. Bomb. Hands down thickest, juiciest and tastiest sandwich arround.
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Little Lucca Sandwich Shop
724 El Camino RealThese. Are. The. Bomb. Hands down thickest, juiciest and tastiest sandwich arround.
This one is a bit away but if you want to catch a meal near the airport before your flight this sushi spot packs a great value for great food.
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Old Town Sushi
100 S B StThis one is a bit away but if you want to catch a meal near the airport before your flight this sushi spot packs a great value for great food.
Russian bakery and pre-made goods. Try the peroshki with meet and the cheburek as a meal and the poppy seed roll for desert. Not a bad cup of coffee either.
Moscow & Tbilisi Bakery Store
5540 Geary BlvdRussian bakery and pre-made goods. Try the peroshki with meet and the cheburek as a meal and the poppy seed roll for desert. Not a bad cup of coffee either.
Gab some clam chowder sour dough bowls from this waterfront shack and enjoy on one of the benches overlooking the bay.
Guardino's
2815 Taylor StreetGab some clam chowder sour dough bowls from this waterfront shack and enjoy on one of the benches overlooking the bay.
Authenticly made mochi with read fruit for over a century. One of Japan town's oldest mochiria packs a delicious bite.
Benkyodo
1747 Buchanan StAuthenticly made mochi with read fruit for over a century. One of Japan town's oldest mochiria packs a delicious bite.
Walk down Catro street with your lips wraps arround a Boy Scout, a Dark Chocolate Penis Cookie or a White Chocolate Vagina Cookie. Prepare for a interesting experience at this iconic local favorite.
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Hot Cookie
1817 Castro StWalk down Catro street with your lips wraps arround a Boy Scout, a Dark Chocolate Penis Cookie or a White Chocolate Vagina Cookie. Prepare for a interesting experience at this iconic local favorite.
One the meanest bloody Mary's in town. A Castro dinner named after the local Gay Activist Harvey Milk is a local historical gem in an otherwise revamped neighborhood.
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Pauline's Pizza
260 Valencia StOne the meanest bloody Mary's in town. A Castro dinner named after the local Gay Activist Harvey Milk is a local historical gem in an otherwise revamped neighborhood.
Close Mexican place to the airbnb with very solid burritos. Make sure to get a flavored tortilla.
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El Capitan Taqueria
1198 Folsom StClose Mexican place to the airbnb with very solid burritos. Make sure to get a flavored tortilla.
In the basement of Westfield mall, this place serves very refreshing drinks. Try the cream topped drinks.
Pink Pink Tea Shoppe
In the basement of Westfield mall, this place serves very refreshing drinks. Try the cream topped drinks.
Probably the closest mexican place to the building. Super juicy meats and meals in general.
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Taqueria Cancun
2288 Mission StreetProbably the closest mexican place to the building. Super juicy meats and meals in general.
Great Korean BBQ. Anything Bolgogi is great! The Special menu is good as it is the but the short ribs from the "extra" menu may be worth the splurge for lovers. The soju selections pair nicely.
Kogi Gogi BBQ
1358 9th AvenueGreat Korean BBQ. Anything Bolgogi is great! The Special menu is good as it is the but the short ribs from the "extra" menu may be worth the splurge for lovers. The soju selections pair nicely.
Great burgers just down the alley from the building. The regular and cheese burgers are the best and actually amazing, the rest is standard as far as bar food is concerned. The restaurant is attached to a tiny sit down dive bar.
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Box Kitchen
2940 431 Natoma StreetGreat burgers just down the alley from the building. The regular and cheese burgers are the best and actually amazing, the rest is standard as far as bar food is concerned. The restaurant is attached to a tiny sit down dive bar.
Hiking and Active Exploring
This trail wraps the northern coast of San Francisco will breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, North Bay, Ocean and Bay.
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Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailThis trail wraps the northern coast of San Francisco will breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, North Bay, Ocean and Bay.
San Francisco's largest park. Spanning half the width of the city, the diversity of activities and places in the park is endless. You can walk or bike through the diverse geography of this enormous park.
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Parque Golden Gate
San Francisco's largest park. Spanning half the width of the city, the diversity of activities and places in the park is endless. You can walk or bike through the diverse geography of this enormous park.
This is a gorgeous hike, enchanting redwoods with serene sounds and sights. If you are driving there make sure to reserve parking in advanced, otherwise you will have to take 15 miles out and take a buss in.
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Muir Woods National Monument
This is a gorgeous hike, enchanting redwoods with serene sounds and sights. If you are driving there make sure to reserve parking in advanced, otherwise you will have to take 15 miles out and take a buss in.
Neighborhoods
This neighborhood is the heart of the homeless population in SF. Careful walking arround alone at night, especially in eareas with poor lighting or few bystanders. Durring the day this place is okay to walk through, just don't take your wallet out and don't try to look too flashy here.
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Tenderloin
This neighborhood is the heart of the homeless population in SF. Careful walking arround alone at night, especially in eareas with poor lighting or few bystanders. Durring the day this place is okay to walk through, just don't take your wallet out and don't try to look too flashy here.
This up and comeing downtown neighborhood is a high density residential community with intermixed businesses and storefronts. This area has a somewhat smaller downtown vibe being outside of the Financial Disrtrict and shows a more authentic side of San Francisco.
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SoMa
This up and comeing downtown neighborhood is a high density residential community with intermixed businesses and storefronts. This area has a somewhat smaller downtown vibe being outside of the Financial Disrtrict and shows a more authentic side of San Francisco.
The big building hustle and bustle feel expected out of big cities, this area has a Manhattan vibe with tall skyscrapers packed full of math nurds and bars restaurants and shops below full of yuppies drinking fine scotches, pinkies up.
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Financial District
The big building hustle and bustle feel expected out of big cities, this area has a Manhattan vibe with tall skyscrapers packed full of math nurds and bars restaurants and shops below full of yuppies drinking fine scotches, pinkies up.
This historic Latino neighborhood features loads of nightlife, eateries, bars and an overall fun vibe. This place almost resembles Cuban neighborhoods outside of Downtown Miami except more built up.
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Mission District
This historic Latino neighborhood features loads of nightlife, eateries, bars and an overall fun vibe. This place almost resembles Cuban neighborhoods outside of Downtown Miami except more built up.
The culture center of SF, Opera House, Play House, Symphony Hall, City Hall and may theaters and concert halls such as the Bill Graham
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Civic Center
The culture center of SF, Opera House, Play House, Symphony Hall, City Hall and may theaters and concert halls such as the Bill Graham
The Gay district of San Franciso. Come check out how this world lives. Great collors and festive vibes. If you are not traveling with children, walk into one of the sex shops for the fun of it, you have never seen so much variety.
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The Castro
The Gay district of San Franciso. Come check out how this world lives. Great collors and festive vibes. If you are not traveling with children, walk into one of the sex shops for the fun of it, you have never seen so much variety.
This counterculture calpital of San Francisco. See headdy shops, crazy hippe erra art and stores and of course a lot of paraphanelia. Don't forget to stop by 710 Ashbury St which is the old home of the Greatful Dead band.
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Haight-Ashbury
This counterculture calpital of San Francisco. See headdy shops, crazy hippe erra art and stores and of course a lot of paraphanelia. Don't forget to stop by 710 Ashbury St which is the old home of the Greatful Dead band.
Dogpatch
Yuppy neighborhood with cool bars and chill vibe.
Check this place out for the brewery scene and for the sports fans this is where the Giants and Warriors stadiums are.
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Mission Bay
Check this place out for the brewery scene and for the sports fans this is where the Giants and Warriors stadiums are.
The island splitting the bay Bridge in two hosts a cute city viewing town. they often have Groupons for places on the island so come check out what this unique place has to offer.
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Treasure Island
The island splitting the bay Bridge in two hosts a cute city viewing town. they often have Groupons for places on the island so come check out what this unique place has to offer.
Shopping
A veriety of stores includeing local and other noteable shops
Fred's Liquor & Delicatessen
200 Valencia StLocal liquor store across the street from the airbnb.
Local Supermarket block away from Airbnb. Good selection at reasonable prices.
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SOMA Supermarket
1000 Howard StLocal Supermarket block away from Airbnb. Good selection at reasonable prices.
Ok....it's SF....I get it. Some of you may want to try some Cali Greens. This place is right by the air bnb and has great selection and pricing.
Bloom Room
471 Jessie StOk....it's SF....I get it. Some of you may want to try some Cali Greens. This place is right by the air bnb and has great selection and pricing.
Not just another dispensory. This is a weed bar. you can buy products at the shop and enjoy them in the lounge. If you ever wanted to try concentrates they have a dab bar and sell a la cart 0.1g concentrate dabs. Just make sure you only plans after involve food.
Barbary Coast Dispensary
952 Mission StNot just another dispensory. This is a weed bar. you can buy products at the shop and enjoy them in the lounge. If you ever wanted to try concentrates they have a dab bar and sell a la cart 0.1g concentrate dabs. Just make sure you only plans after involve food.
Target
2675 Geary BlvdClosest big box store.
Westfield San Francisco Centre
865 Market StThe local mall
City/town information
If you ever wanted to visit the Bay Area outside of San Francisco, here are some favorites!
A great little town to get away to for the day. About an hour drive from the bay, these rolling hills make up one of the most iconic wine countrys in the world.
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Napa
A great little town to get away to for the day. About an hour drive from the bay, these rolling hills make up one of the most iconic wine countrys in the world.
The birthplace of the hippie movement. Just a trip over the bay experience a completely different bay area experience and remains of the 60's and 70's.
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Berkeley
The birthplace of the hippie movement. Just a trip over the bay experience a completely different bay area experience and remains of the 60's and 70's.
Going Out
Fun things to do in town any time day or night!
A very unique indoor mini golf bar. This older setup offers a very diverse yet intoxifying mini golf experience
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Urban Putt
1096 S Van Ness AveA very unique indoor mini golf bar. This older setup offers a very diverse yet intoxifying mini golf experience
An old theater converted into an arcaid bar. A great combination of upstairs seating areas and a floor full of rotateing games.
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Emporium SF
616 Divisadero StAn old theater converted into an arcaid bar. A great combination of upstairs seating areas and a floor full of rotateing games.
A historic comedy club, many local favorites performing weeknights with hit comics weekends.
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Cobb's Comedy Club
915 Columbus AveA historic comedy club, many local favorites performing weeknights with hit comics weekends.
A cute barcaide on the smaller side. Fun place to relax near the Castro.
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Brewcade
2200A Market StA cute barcaide on the smaller side. Fun place to relax near the Castro.
Really cool Castro nightclub. Expect to be emersed in the LGBTQ scene which promises drinks that pack a punch.
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The Cafe
2369 Market StReally cool Castro nightclub. Expect to be emersed in the LGBTQ scene which promises drinks that pack a punch.
This local SF dinner show spectacular provides a solid 3 course dinner while entertaining with transgender servers and dancers. Prepare for a very interesteing and entertaining expereince. Make sure to make reservations ahead of time.
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AsiaSF
201 9th StThis local SF dinner show spectacular provides a solid 3 course dinner while entertaining with transgender servers and dancers. Prepare for a very interesteing and entertaining expereince. Make sure to make reservations ahead of time.
A small local brewery with an uneventful tap room. The location is near the other breweries so for those interested in doing a crawl this one is nothing special but makes the list.
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Local Brewing Co.
69 Bluxome StA small local brewery with an uneventful tap room. The location is near the other breweries so for those interested in doing a crawl this one is nothing special but makes the list.