Guidebook for San Francisco

Michelle
Guidebook for San Francisco

Food Scene

Great wine bar - feels like you stepped into Paris. Doesn't hurt that most of the servers there are from France as well. $10 happy hour flights of wine from 5-7 PM is a great deal! Snacks available.
102 habitants recommandent
Amelie San Francisco
1754 Polk St
102 habitants recommandent
Great wine bar - feels like you stepped into Paris. Doesn't hurt that most of the servers there are from France as well. $10 happy hour flights of wine from 5-7 PM is a great deal! Snacks available.
You can surely visit this Michelin starred restaurant, but I prefer heading next door to La Folie Lounge for sexy cocktails and a smaller food menu to snack on. Hip and upscale vibe.
40 habitants recommandent
La Folie Lounge
2316 Polk St
40 habitants recommandent
You can surely visit this Michelin starred restaurant, but I prefer heading next door to La Folie Lounge for sexy cocktails and a smaller food menu to snack on. Hip and upscale vibe.
Quiet and cozy coffee shop on Polk, stop in on your walk down to Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Mason, Ghiradelli Square. Featuring made to order locally sourced coffee. Free WiFi and couches to lounge in.
9 habitants recommandent
The Brew
2436 Polk St
9 habitants recommandent
Quiet and cozy coffee shop on Polk, stop in on your walk down to Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Mason, Ghiradelli Square. Featuring made to order locally sourced coffee. Free WiFi and couches to lounge in.
Delicious (if not *slightly* pretentious) coffee and free wifi. Right along the cable car on Hyde.
80 habitants recommandent
Contraband Coffee Bar
1415 Larkin St
80 habitants recommandent
Delicious (if not *slightly* pretentious) coffee and free wifi. Right along the cable car on Hyde.
While this is a restaurant, the food is fairly average. I recommend stopping here for the Irish Coffee that originated here. It's fun to watch the pro's make them at the bar if you can grab a seat.
105 habitants recommandent
Buena Vista
2765 Hyde St
105 habitants recommandent
While this is a restaurant, the food is fairly average. I recommend stopping here for the Irish Coffee that originated here. It's fun to watch the pro's make them at the bar if you can grab a seat.
Sandwiches, salads, pastries, and coffee. Visit this charming local chain for breakfast, lunch, early dinner, coffee or a light snack. Sit outside and enjoy people watching on Polk. FYI - no WiFi.
30 habitants recommandent
La Boulange
2300 Polk Street
30 habitants recommandent
Sandwiches, salads, pastries, and coffee. Visit this charming local chain for breakfast, lunch, early dinner, coffee or a light snack. Sit outside and enjoy people watching on Polk. FYI - no WiFi.
Mouth watering thin crust pizza, but the other menu offerings are just as delightful and organically/locally sourced. Great brunch spot for brunch as well with outdoor seating for people watching.
35 habitants recommandent
Gioia Pizzeria
2240 Polk Street
35 habitants recommandent
Mouth watering thin crust pizza, but the other menu offerings are just as delightful and organically/locally sourced. Great brunch spot for brunch as well with outdoor seating for people watching.
Charming French bistro food. Get the Coq au Vin and the rotisserie chicken with some good wine...and possibly banana creme bruelee for dessert.
11 habitants recommandent
Cocotte
1521 Hyde St
11 habitants recommandent
Charming French bistro food. Get the Coq au Vin and the rotisserie chicken with some good wine...and possibly banana creme bruelee for dessert.
Great Thai food right around the corner. Also do takeout and delivery.
13 habitants recommandent
Thai Spice Restaurant
1730 Polk St
13 habitants recommandent
Great Thai food right around the corner. Also do takeout and delivery.
Coffee, restaurant, wine and beer with free wifi. Grab a seat and enjoy watching the cable cars roll by.
56 habitants recommandent
NOOK
1500 Hyde St
56 habitants recommandent
Coffee, restaurant, wine and beer with free wifi. Grab a seat and enjoy watching the cable cars roll by.
Delicious tacos, huge actually. Beware of Taco Tuesday's...the $2 tacos are not worth the craziness that ensures. Or maybe it is...
86 habitants recommandent
Nick's Crispy Tacos
3200 Broadway
86 habitants recommandent
Delicious tacos, huge actually. Beware of Taco Tuesday's...the $2 tacos are not worth the craziness that ensures. Or maybe it is...
Tucked away in Russian Hill, this charming Italian restaurant has a FREE buffet style happy hour on Thursdays with drink purchase. I have been told their regular menus is good as well...
6 habitants recommandent
Amarena
2162 Larkin St
6 habitants recommandent
Tucked away in Russian Hill, this charming Italian restaurant has a FREE buffet style happy hour on Thursdays with drink purchase. I have been told their regular menus is good as well...
Delicious California/American styled food in a modern and stylish relaxed setting. Great cocktails as well. Right near Washington Square Park in North Beach.
95 habitants recommandent
Park Tavern
1652 Stockton St
95 habitants recommandent
Delicious California/American styled food in a modern and stylish relaxed setting. Great cocktails as well. Right near Washington Square Park in North Beach.
Hands down, my favorite brunch in the city. And they take reservations. Gorgeous outdoor patio and delicious food. Dinner is excellent as well. Enjoy the foreign film being projected on the wall
343 habitants recommandent
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission St
343 habitants recommandent
Hands down, my favorite brunch in the city. And they take reservations. Gorgeous outdoor patio and delicious food. Dinner is excellent as well. Enjoy the foreign film being projected on the wall
An SF institution, a must stop if you love seafood or Anthony Bourdain. Get there early if you can. Regardless,the line is worth it, trust me. Cash only!
144 habitants recommandent
Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk St
144 habitants recommandent
An SF institution, a must stop if you love seafood or Anthony Bourdain. Get there early if you can. Regardless,the line is worth it, trust me. Cash only!
Great brunch spot around the corner. Try the eggs cazuela or the french toast.
49 habitants recommandent
Olea
1494 California St
49 habitants recommandent
Great brunch spot around the corner. Try the eggs cazuela or the french toast.
Huge slices of pizza, tiny dining area, but a great place to refuel with a slice and some beer/wine after a day of climbing the hills of SF.
59 habitants recommandent
Za Pizza
1919 Hyde St
59 habitants recommandent
Huge slices of pizza, tiny dining area, but a great place to refuel with a slice and some beer/wine after a day of climbing the hills of SF.
This is a restaurant and bar, I usually skip the bar nights here and hit them up for $1 oysters, which is ongoing all nights. Live music as well on Sunday nights.
13 habitants recommandent
Mayes Oyster House
1233 Polk St
13 habitants recommandent
This is a restaurant and bar, I usually skip the bar nights here and hit them up for $1 oysters, which is ongoing all nights. Live music as well on Sunday nights.
Delicious and dependable, practically an SF classic. On bustling Divisadero Street and a block from famous Alamo Square and the pained ladies and ''Full House" house.
504 habitants recommandent
Nopa
560 Divisadero St
504 habitants recommandent
Delicious and dependable, practically an SF classic. On bustling Divisadero Street and a block from famous Alamo Square and the pained ladies and ''Full House" house.
Sleek and modern decor with food to match. Expect American/California style food served small plate style. Must get the duck burger.
12 habitants recommandent
1760
1760 Polk St
12 habitants recommandent
Sleek and modern decor with food to match. Expect American/California style food served small plate style. Must get the duck burger.
Walk up to the counter and enjoy whatever was just freshly fried. Comes in handy as a snack after a few cocktails or while you wait in line for Swan's
71 habitants recommandent
Bob's Donuts and Pastries
1621 Polk St
71 habitants recommandent
Walk up to the counter and enjoy whatever was just freshly fried. Comes in handy as a snack after a few cocktails or while you wait in line for Swan's
Conveniently located right on the corner, lots of seating and a great spot to get your caffeine fix
41 habitants recommandent
It's A Grind Coffee House
1800 Polk St
41 habitants recommandent
Conveniently located right on the corner, lots of seating and a great spot to get your caffeine fix
Right on the corner, convenient and charming crepe house serving sweet and savory crepes, sandwiches, and salads with outdoor seating as well.
21 habitants recommandent
The Crepe House
1755 Polk St
21 habitants recommandent
Right on the corner, convenient and charming crepe house serving sweet and savory crepes, sandwiches, and salads with outdoor seating as well.
The new cool kid on the block, serving delicious and hip single origin pour overs, and a homemade almond and macadamia milk blend for the dairy averse
71 habitants recommandent
Saint Frank Coffee
2340 Polk St
71 habitants recommandent
The new cool kid on the block, serving delicious and hip single origin pour overs, and a homemade almond and macadamia milk blend for the dairy averse
Great brunch spot, across from Olea, which is also fabulous. If both are busy, hop over to Contraband for a coffee and a treat instead.
67 habitants recommandent
Mymy
1500 California St
67 habitants recommandent
Great brunch spot, across from Olea, which is also fabulous. If both are busy, hop over to Contraband for a coffee and a treat instead.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great place to grab a hand crafted cocktail. Has that prohibition era type of vibe.
21 habitants recommandent
Hi-Lo Club
1423 Polk St
21 habitants recommandent
Great place to grab a hand crafted cocktail. Has that prohibition era type of vibe.
Hand crafted cocktails with care. Fun relaxed vibe and atmosphere with a small outdoor area as well.
66 habitants recommandent
Rye
688 Geary St
66 habitants recommandent
Hand crafted cocktails with care. Fun relaxed vibe and atmosphere with a small outdoor area as well.
Best outdoor bar and snacks in SF. They also provide blankets for when it gets chilly at night. If the line is too long, there are plenty of other cute places nearby in Hayes Valley to drop in.
114 habitants recommandent
Biergarten
424 Octavia St
114 habitants recommandent
Best outdoor bar and snacks in SF. They also provide blankets for when it gets chilly at night. If the line is too long, there are plenty of other cute places nearby in Hayes Valley to drop in.
Charming small bar with great cocktails and bar snacks. Bring a date or a good friend.
37 habitants recommandent
Two Sisters Bar and Books
579 Hayes Street
37 habitants recommandent
Charming small bar with great cocktails and bar snacks. Bring a date or a good friend.
It's an "experience." Be prepared for cheesy 70's porn on the walls and spliced into some of the TV shows. It's a kitschy good time of a dive bar, if only for one drink.
22 habitants recommandent
Kozy Kar
1548 Polk St
22 habitants recommandent
It's an "experience." Be prepared for cheesy 70's porn on the walls and spliced into some of the TV shows. It's a kitschy good time of a dive bar, if only for one drink.
Come have a martini with a view in this San Francisco landmark hotel bar on the top floor with impressive views of the city.
104 habitants recommandent
Top of the Mark
999 California St
104 habitants recommandent
Come have a martini with a view in this San Francisco landmark hotel bar on the top floor with impressive views of the city.
This 3 level tiki bar is a swashbuckling good time...don't let the fruity drinks deceive you, they definitely pack a punch.
100 habitants recommandent
Smuggler's Cove
650 Gough St
100 habitants recommandent
This 3 level tiki bar is a swashbuckling good time...don't let the fruity drinks deceive you, they definitely pack a punch.
This speakeasy requires a reservation for a table, but if you only want to sit in the main bar area, the password "books" will get you in. Just don't tell them I told you...
161 habitants recommandent
Bourbon & Branch
501 Jones St
161 habitants recommandent
This speakeasy requires a reservation for a table, but if you only want to sit in the main bar area, the password "books" will get you in. Just don't tell them I told you...

Entertainment & Activities

Famous old ice cream parlour with endless flavours to choose from. Right next to the cable car on Hyde.
61 habitants recommandent
The First Swensen's Ice Cream Store
1999 Hyde St
61 habitants recommandent
Famous old ice cream parlour with endless flavours to choose from. Right next to the cable car on Hyde.

Sightseeing

A great park to take in the view of the Golden Gate Bridge and relax. Also come here on Sunday mornings for the farmer's market.
161 habitants recommandent
Fort Mason
2 Marina Blvd
161 habitants recommandent
A great park to take in the view of the Golden Gate Bridge and relax. Also come here on Sunday mornings for the farmer's market.
If you have not yet been to San Francisco, then you will undoubtedly make a stop here. It's very touristy and not the "real San Francisco", but worth a brief stop for some clam chowder and souvenires
416 habitants recommandent
Quai 39
The Embarcadero
416 habitants recommandent
If you have not yet been to San Francisco, then you will undoubtedly make a stop here. It's very touristy and not the "real San Francisco", but worth a brief stop for some clam chowder and souvenires
Shopping mecca. Designer goods galore. As well as moderately priced items. Near downtown. Can take the cable car or walk.
817 habitants recommandent
Union Square
333 Post St
817 habitants recommandent
Shopping mecca. Designer goods galore. As well as moderately priced items. Near downtown. Can take the cable car or walk.
An easy trail, used to be an old railroad line that got washed out and now is a gorgeous paved walkway. Amazing views and right between the ocean and bay side of San Francisco. Bring your camera :)
694 habitants recommandent
Lands End Trail
Lands End Trail
694 habitants recommandent
An easy trail, used to be an old railroad line that got washed out and now is a gorgeous paved walkway. Amazing views and right between the ocean and bay side of San Francisco. Bring your camera :)
This is a must see on a trip to San Francisco Views of the bay bridge, amazing food and vendors Farmer's market on Tues, Thurs, and Saturday is the largest.
679 habitants recommandent
Ferry Building Marketplace
679 habitants recommandent
This is a must see on a trip to San Francisco Views of the bay bridge, amazing food and vendors Farmer's market on Tues, Thurs, and Saturday is the largest.
Great local park, good spot to take a break and enjoy the views. Or play some tennis.
17 habitants recommandent
Alice Marble Tennis Courts
1200 Greenwich St
17 habitants recommandent
Great local park, good spot to take a break and enjoy the views. Or play some tennis.
Enjoy the Painted Ladies (these are houses, not humans) and ''Full House" house. Nice park and a great spot to relax. Near the hub of Divisadero and hip and trendy Hayes Valley.
390 habitants recommandent
Alamo Square
390 habitants recommandent
Enjoy the Painted Ladies (these are houses, not humans) and ''Full House" house. Nice park and a great spot to relax. Near the hub of Divisadero and hip and trendy Hayes Valley.
If you haven't been to SF, you will surely be seeking this out. Head out early if you care to cross the bridge. Be aware of weary bikers who may or may not run you over.
1321 habitants recommandent
Pont du Golden Gate
Golden Gate Bridge
1321 habitants recommandent
If you haven't been to SF, you will surely be seeking this out. Head out early if you care to cross the bridge. Be aware of weary bikers who may or may not run you over.
Kick back and check out a more "alternative" park. If drinking a beer in the park, people watching, and enjoying a special brownie is your thing, you will love Dolores Park on a sunny day
1244 habitants recommandent
Parc Mission Dolores
19th Street
1244 habitants recommandent
Kick back and check out a more "alternative" park. If drinking a beer in the park, people watching, and enjoying a special brownie is your thing, you will love Dolores Park on a sunny day
Massive park with multiple museums, walking and bike trails, and large recreational areas. Can easily spend a day here, or at the minimum an afternoon.
1721 habitants recommandent
Parc du Golden Gate
1721 habitants recommandent
Massive park with multiple museums, walking and bike trails, and large recreational areas. Can easily spend a day here, or at the minimum an afternoon.
Visit Haight Street and the famous intersection of Haight Ashbury. Definitely a different vibe than back in the 60s but still plenty of tie dye, vintage, and "herbs" here.
37 habitants recommandent
Haight Street
Haight Street
37 habitants recommandent
Visit Haight Street and the famous intersection of Haight Ashbury. Definitely a different vibe than back in the 60s but still plenty of tie dye, vintage, and "herbs" here.
The famous "Crooked Street" - Lombard Street
345 habitants recommandent
Rue Lombard
Lombard Street
345 habitants recommandent
The famous "Crooked Street" - Lombard Street

Shopping

Trendy and tastefully curated boutique. Website as well if you choose to purchase after you leave.
Capulet
6225 Hwy 9
Trendy and tastefully curated boutique. Website as well if you choose to purchase after you leave.
Boutique with lots of locally made goods and great little knick knacks to take home with you or to give as gifts.
17 habitants recommandent
Picnic
1808 Polk St
17 habitants recommandent
Boutique with lots of locally made goods and great little knick knacks to take home with you or to give as gifts.

Essentials

Natural foods grocery store
51 habitants recommandent
Real Food Company
2140 Polk St
51 habitants recommandent
Natural foods grocery store
Affordable and many organic food options, along with a large refrigerated prepared foods section.
395 habitants recommandent
Trader Joe's
401 Bay St
395 habitants recommandent
Affordable and many organic food options, along with a large refrigerated prepared foods section.
Closest CVS drug store
124 habitants recommandent
CVS
1059 Hyde St
124 habitants recommandent
Closest CVS drug store
Nearest Walgreens drug store
116 habitants recommandent
Walgreens
1496 Market St
116 habitants recommandent
Nearest Walgreens drug store
Cheese mecca! Sample local cheeses, as well as a myriad of others. Olive oil, bread, wine, and snacks too. Sandwiches and salads with in/outdoor seating or togo.Great stop before a picnic in the park.
43 habitants recommandent
Cheese Plus
2001 Polk St
43 habitants recommandent
Cheese mecca! Sample local cheeses, as well as a myriad of others. Olive oil, bread, wine, and snacks too. Sandwiches and salads with in/outdoor seating or togo.Great stop before a picnic in the park.
Whole Foods Market with many options of organic groceries and prepared food items, including a cafe.
905 habitants recommandent
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th St
905 habitants recommandent
Whole Foods Market with many options of organic groceries and prepared food items, including a cafe.

Everything Else

If you need to exercise on your trip, grab a day pass and check out this old theater converted into a gym
16 habitants recommandent
Crunch Fitness - Polk Street
2330 Polk St
16 habitants recommandent
If you need to exercise on your trip, grab a day pass and check out this old theater converted into a gym