Guidebook for San Francisco
Drinks & Nightlife
Chinatown is pretty sleepy at night, but the Li-Po Lounge is always open late. A great little dive bar for a nightcap! Try the Chinese Mai Tai!
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Li Po Cocktail Lounge
916 Grant AvenueChinatown is pretty sleepy at night, but the Li-Po Lounge is always open late. A great little dive bar for a nightcap! Try the Chinese Mai Tai!
An old-school tiki bar that is practically a San Francisco institution. A lounge band plays on a boat in the middle of the built in-pond, and it "rains" every 15 minutes. Beware of the scorpion bowl!
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Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
950 Mason StAn old-school tiki bar that is practically a San Francisco institution. A lounge band plays on a boat in the middle of the built in-pond, and it "rains" every 15 minutes. Beware of the scorpion bowl!
Sightseeing
Walk down Washington Street to the Bay at night to see the Bay Lights up close. The Bay Lights are a monumental light sculpture and art installation on the western span of the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge by light artist Leo Villarreal. It includes 25,000 individual white LEDs along 1.8 miles (2.9 km) of the cables on the north side of the suspension span of the bridge between Yerba Buena Island and San Francisco. The installation is controlled via a computer and displays changing patterns that are not meant to repeat.
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Puente de la Bahía de San Francisco
San Francisco – Oakland Bay BridgeWalk down Washington Street to the Bay at night to see the Bay Lights up close. The Bay Lights are a monumental light sculpture and art installation on the western span of the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge by light artist Leo Villarreal. It includes 25,000 individual white LEDs along 1.8 miles (2.9 km) of the cables on the north side of the suspension span of the bridge between Yerba Buena Island and San Francisco. The installation is controlled via a computer and displays changing patterns that are not meant to repeat.
Unfortunately, there's no observation deck, but it's really all about the iconic pyramid architecture from the outside anyway. Now the second tallest building in San Francisco (it got surpassed by the Salesforce Tower in 2016). But still the best looking skyscraper in my book!
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Pirámide Transamerica
600 Montgomery StUnfortunately, there's no observation deck, but it's really all about the iconic pyramid architecture from the outside anyway. Now the second tallest building in San Francisco (it got surpassed by the Salesforce Tower in 2016). But still the best looking skyscraper in my book!
Essentials
Practically anything and everything you could possibly need, in a convenient drug store.
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Walgreens
1333 Castro StPractically anything and everything you could possibly need, in a convenient drug store.
Great little Chinese odds-and-ends shop, filled to the ceiling with essentials if you don't feel like going to generic Walgreens.
Good View Trading Co
680 Stockton StGreat little Chinese odds-and-ends shop, filled to the ceiling with essentials if you don't feel like going to generic Walgreens.
Food Scene
The custard tarts are legendary. Beware of long lines. Go towards the end of the day, and if they seem "closed" (but you can see them inside) don't be afraid to knock on the door!
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Golden Gate Bakery
1029 Grant AveThe custard tarts are legendary. Beware of long lines. Go towards the end of the day, and if they seem "closed" (but you can see them inside) don't be afraid to knock on the door!
Chinatown is filled with mediocre Chinese restaurants, but this isn't one of them. Specializing in seafood, what this place lacks in ambiance (it's a greasy spoon with horrible fluorescent lighting) it more than makes up for in delicious Chinese seafood dishes. Plus, unlike most of Chinatown, it's open late -- until 3 AM on weekends!
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1300 Stockton StChinatown is filled with mediocre Chinese restaurants, but this isn't one of them. Specializing in seafood, what this place lacks in ambiance (it's a greasy spoon with horrible fluorescent lighting) it more than makes up for in delicious Chinese seafood dishes. Plus, unlike most of Chinatown, it's open late -- until 3 AM on weekends!
San Francisco is famous for its "Mission-style" burritos, but that doesn't mean you need to go all the way to the Mission to get one. If you're staying in Chinatown, this taqueria is a quick walk away through the Stockton Tunnel, and their burritos are still damn tasty.
Taqueria Mana
439 Stockton StSan Francisco is famous for its "Mission-style" burritos, but that doesn't mean you need to go all the way to the Mission to get one. If you're staying in Chinatown, this taqueria is a quick walk away through the Stockton Tunnel, and their burritos are still damn tasty.
Hey, I like bubble milk tea as much as the next person, but I'll be damned if I'm gonna wait in a 30-minute line just to get an overpriced boba drink. They're good, but not THAT good ... so if you see more than 20 people in line, come back on the late side. They're open until 9pm Tues-Thurs, till 10pm on Saturday, and 6pm on Sunday. Closed Mondays.
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Boba Guys Union Square
429 Stockton StreetHey, I like bubble milk tea as much as the next person, but I'll be damned if I'm gonna wait in a 30-minute line just to get an overpriced boba drink. They're good, but not THAT good ... so if you see more than 20 people in line, come back on the late side. They're open until 9pm Tues-Thurs, till 10pm on Saturday, and 6pm on Sunday. Closed Mondays.
AA Bakery & Cafe
1068 Stockton StOven-hot egg tarts for the win!
Cantonese fare such as salt-and-pepper prawns. Be sure to ask your bow-tied waiter for seasonal vegetable recommendations.
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R & G Lounge
631 Kearny StCantonese fare such as salt-and-pepper prawns. Be sure to ask your bow-tied waiter for seasonal vegetable recommendations.
Known for its mouth-searing Szechuan dishes, such as spicy beef with flaming chili oil.
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Z & Y Restaurant
655 Jackson StKnown for its mouth-searing Szechuan dishes, such as spicy beef with flaming chili oil.
Parks & Nature
As the neighborhood's alfresco living room, Portsmouth Square is busy from early morning, when locals gracefully practice tai chi, to the afternoon, when buskers play the erhu fiddle and games of cards can turn boisterous.
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Portsmouth Square
745 Washington StAs the neighborhood's alfresco living room, Portsmouth Square is busy from early morning, when locals gracefully practice tai chi, to the afternoon, when buskers play the erhu fiddle and games of cards can turn boisterous.
Shopping
Little hidden fortune cookie factory in an alley! Watch as warm wafer are rolled by hand into the familiar after-dinner treats. You can even customize your own fortunes. Tiny open kitchen, with free tours available. Go now before it ends up closing down!
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Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
56 Ross AlleyLittle hidden fortune cookie factory in an alley! Watch as warm wafer are rolled by hand into the familiar after-dinner treats. You can even customize your own fortunes. Tiny open kitchen, with free tours available. Go now before it ends up closing down!
Arts & Culture
If you're here in February, you might be here for the Chinese New Year Parade. More than 100 groups and floats take part, showcasing traditional dances, gorgeous costumes, and martial arts. Don't miss the magnificent, 268-foot-long golden dragon!
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Chinatown
If you're here in February, you might be here for the Chinese New Year Parade. More than 100 groups and floats take part, showcasing traditional dances, gorgeous costumes, and martial arts. Don't miss the magnificent, 268-foot-long golden dragon!