Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
This is one of our favorite casual eating spots. It is tiny but the line moves quickly and the fish is so fresh and delicious. The menu is small but everything is perfect. Order the poke and sit outside on a sunny day . . . heavenly!
62 habitants recommandent
Hook Fish Co
4542 Irving StThis is one of our favorite casual eating spots. It is tiny but the line moves quickly and the fish is so fresh and delicious. The menu is small but everything is perfect. Order the poke and sit outside on a sunny day . . . heavenly!
The inside of this restaurant is beautiful, like an art installation. The menu rotates with what is local, fresh and in season. The bar makes some amazing and unique cocktails.
259 habitants recommandent
Outerlands
4001 Judah StThe inside of this restaurant is beautiful, like an art installation. The menu rotates with what is local, fresh and in season. The bar makes some amazing and unique cocktails.
Best baked goods and coffee in the neighborhood! There is almost always a line out the door but if you hit it at an odd hour you won't have to wait long. Try the "snowy plover" for a unique and delicious coffee treat.
109 habitants recommandent
Andytown Coffee Roasters
3655 Lawton StBest baked goods and coffee in the neighborhood! There is almost always a line out the door but if you hit it at an odd hour you won't have to wait long. Try the "snowy plover" for a unique and delicious coffee treat.
Don't be fooled by the sports bar appearance of this place. In the back are a half dozen communal picnic tables and the place is kid friendly. The tacos are a favorite, especially "Nick's way". But be warned that if there is a big sports game on, the place will be packed! Bonus, there is a basketball arcade game.
50 habitants recommandent
The Taco Shop at Underdogs
1224 9th AvenueDon't be fooled by the sports bar appearance of this place. In the back are a half dozen communal picnic tables and the place is kid friendly. The tacos are a favorite, especially "Nick's way". But be warned that if there is a big sports game on, the place will be packed! Bonus, there is a basketball arcade game.
The breakfast sandwiches are so rich and delicious, served on a buttery biscuit and the sticky pecan rolls are a gut bomb of sugar and butter heaven. They serve piping hot beignets on Sunday morning which are worth the wait in line. Yum!
170 habitants recommandent
Devil's Teeth Baking Company
3876 Noriega StThe breakfast sandwiches are so rich and delicious, served on a buttery biscuit and the sticky pecan rolls are a gut bomb of sugar and butter heaven. They serve piping hot beignets on Sunday morning which are worth the wait in line. Yum!
This tiny little coffee shop is always busy with a line out the door most hours and a crowd of neighborhood locals sipping and chatting. They make delicious lattes and always have great music blasting out of the stereo inside.
141 habitants recommandent
Trouble Coffee
4033 Judah StThis tiny little coffee shop is always busy with a line out the door most hours and a crowd of neighborhood locals sipping and chatting. They make delicious lattes and always have great music blasting out of the stereo inside.
If you like Pho, or Vietnamese food in general, this is a favorite spot. It's cheap, fast and totally delicious!
27 habitants recommandent
Pho Huynh Hiep 2 - Kevin’s Noodle House
1833 Irving StIf you like Pho, or Vietnamese food in general, this is a favorite spot. It's cheap, fast and totally delicious!
The food here is so delicious and it has a cool vibe inside with grass mat wallpaper.
54 habitants recommandent
Marnee Thai Restaurant
2225 Irving StThe food here is so delicious and it has a cool vibe inside with grass mat wallpaper.
If you love crab and feel like splurging, this is the best spot in San Francisco! Make sure to make a reservation though as they are always booked.
78 habitants recommandent
Thanh Long Restaurant
4101 Judah StIf you love crab and feel like splurging, this is the best spot in San Francisco! Make sure to make a reservation though as they are always booked.
Le Trio is the closest place to walk for a cup of coffee and a snack. They are new so have limited hours. Check to make sure they're open before walking the two blocks. The lemongrass chicken banh mi is delicious!
Le Trio
2575 Judah StLe Trio is the closest place to walk for a cup of coffee and a snack. They are new so have limited hours. Check to make sure they're open before walking the two blocks. The lemongrass chicken banh mi is delicious!
Drinks & Nightlife
White Cap
3608 Taraval StBeautiful inside, very chill vibe and delicious cocktails.
This place is a bit overpriced for the quality of food but they brew their own beer and it is tasty!
54 habitants recommandent
Sunset Reservoir Brewing Company
1735 Noriega StThis place is a bit overpriced for the quality of food but they brew their own beer and it is tasty!
This restaurant/bar is located right across the street from Ocean Beach and has a great view. Enjoy dinner (not cheap) or just hang out at the bar for a drink and some live music (check the calendar online).
236 habitants recommandent
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyThis restaurant/bar is located right across the street from Ocean Beach and has a great view. Enjoy dinner (not cheap) or just hang out at the bar for a drink and some live music (check the calendar online).
The historic Cliff House right above Sutro Baths offers the most stunning views of the ocean and beach in San Francisco. There is a very nice restaurant but we never eat there as it is very pricey. It's great just to sit at the bar and look at the view.
285 habitants recommandent
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos AveThe historic Cliff House right above Sutro Baths offers the most stunning views of the ocean and beach in San Francisco. There is a very nice restaurant but we never eat there as it is very pricey. It's great just to sit at the bar and look at the view.
If you want to walk to a bar from the house, this is the closest one. It's a fun and lively spot popular with the Irish community. Nothing fancy but they do have pub food as well.
20 habitants recommandent
Durty Nelly's
2328 Irving StIf you want to walk to a bar from the house, this is the closest one. It's a fun and lively spot popular with the Irish community. Nothing fancy but they do have pub food as well.
The Riptide is a favorite spot with the Sunset locals. It has lots of memorabilia up on the walls and a great vibe inside. They have an open mic night and live music as well!
73 habitants recommandent
The Riptide
3639 Taraval StThe Riptide is a favorite spot with the Sunset locals. It has lots of memorabilia up on the walls and a great vibe inside. They have an open mic night and live music as well!
Parks & Nature
There are so many beautiful and interesting parts of the park but if you are short on time and have a car, enter the park at 41st Ave and Lincoln and drive up John F. Kennedy Dr going east. You'll pass the bison paddock, a few small lakes, several large meadows, even a waterfall. Take a walk through the Japanese Tea Garden or tour the De Young museum. Also, in this area in the Academy of Science which is great for all ages but especially the young ones.
1721 habitants recommandent
Parc du Golden Gate
There are so many beautiful and interesting parts of the park but if you are short on time and have a car, enter the park at 41st Ave and Lincoln and drive up John F. Kennedy Dr going east. You'll pass the bison paddock, a few small lakes, several large meadows, even a waterfall. Take a walk through the Japanese Tea Garden or tour the De Young museum. Also, in this area in the Academy of Science which is great for all ages but especially the young ones.
It's just a short, steep hike up to this park but the view is worth it!
60 habitants recommandent
Parc Grand View
1705 14th AveIt's just a short, steep hike up to this park but the view is worth it!
It's a bit tricky to get here as there is no designated entrance or parking lot but it's worth the effort if you want to completely escape the city while you are in the middle of it. There are a few trails that wind around a beautiful eucalyptus forest that is lush and green and covered in all sorts of vines. Its a favorite family hiking spot!
6 habitants recommandent
Forest Knolls
It's a bit tricky to get here as there is no designated entrance or parking lot but it's worth the effort if you want to completely escape the city while you are in the middle of it. There are a few trails that wind around a beautiful eucalyptus forest that is lush and green and covered in all sorts of vines. Its a favorite family hiking spot!
Just a block from our house, this park and recreation center offers a playground, tennis courts, basketball gym, outdoor volley ball court, outdoor basketball hoops, ping pong tables and a huge field with a baseball diamond.
Sunset Recreation Center
2201 Lawton StJust a block from our house, this park and recreation center offers a playground, tennis courts, basketball gym, outdoor volley ball court, outdoor basketball hoops, ping pong tables and a huge field with a baseball diamond.
You will find the most stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco from this spot. It is always busy with people and cars but worth the wait for a parking spot. Make sure to go the the top of the road for the best views.
194 habitants recommandent
Marin Headlands
You will find the most stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco from this spot. It is always busy with people and cars but worth the wait for a parking spot. Make sure to go the the top of the road for the best views.
Who doesn't love the beach!? You can walk straight down Kirkham from the house and hit Ocean Beach in about 30 mins or jump on the N-Judah train one block over and take a ride down there. It's a beautiful, long stretch of sand and dunes with plenty of space for everyone.
553 habitants recommandent
Ocean Beach
La Playa StWho doesn't love the beach!? You can walk straight down Kirkham from the house and hit Ocean Beach in about 30 mins or jump on the N-Judah train one block over and take a ride down there. It's a beautiful, long stretch of sand and dunes with plenty of space for everyone.
If you have a car and at least half a day to spare, Muir Woods is NOT to be missed. You must make a reservation ahead of time so make sure to go online and do that ASAP if you are interested. Or you can catch an Uber out there but it is out of the way and will cost you.
660 habitants recommandent
Muir Woods National Monument
If you have a car and at least half a day to spare, Muir Woods is NOT to be missed. You must make a reservation ahead of time so make sure to go online and do that ASAP if you are interested. Or you can catch an Uber out there but it is out of the way and will cost you.
This garden is small but so beautiful and definitely worth a trip. You can stroll the icons bridges and paths and stop for tea in a traditional Japanese Tea House along the way.
348 habitants recommandent
Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrThis garden is small but so beautiful and definitely worth a trip. You can stroll the icons bridges and paths and stop for tea in a traditional Japanese Tea House along the way.
Sightseeing
Pont du Golden Gate
Golden Gate BridgeThis steep set of mosaic tiled stairs starts you off under the sea and takes you all the way up to the moon and stars by the time you get to the top. They are gorgeous! And if you keep going up, you will find two more sets of stairs (not tiled) that will take you to Grand View Park. Definitely worth the hike up for the view at the top.
29 habitants recommandent
Moraga Steps
Moraga StepsThis steep set of mosaic tiled stairs starts you off under the sea and takes you all the way up to the moon and stars by the time you get to the top. They are gorgeous! And if you keep going up, you will find two more sets of stairs (not tiled) that will take you to Grand View Park. Definitely worth the hike up for the view at the top.
This is a beautiful hike that winds are the cliffside between Sutro Bath and Sea Cliff.
694 habitants recommandent
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailThis is a beautiful hike that winds are the cliffside between Sutro Bath and Sea Cliff.
The labryinth is a cool destination while hiking the Lands End Trail and has a stunning view looking towards San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.
42 habitants recommandent
Labyrinthe de Lands End
Lands End TrailThe labryinth is a cool destination while hiking the Lands End Trail and has a stunning view looking towards San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Fantastics views of downtown San Francisco from this spot. You will want to drive up there as it is a long walk otherwise. If it is a clear day, watching the sunrise from here is pretty special.
727 habitants recommandent
Twin Peaks
Fantastics views of downtown San Francisco from this spot. You will want to drive up there as it is a long walk otherwise. If it is a clear day, watching the sunrise from here is pretty special.
Arts & Culture
Go up in the tower of the De Young Museum for a great view of the Golden Gate Park and 360 view of the city. You can ride the elevator up for free if you don't want to pay the entrance fee for the rest of the museum.
999 habitants recommandent
Musée de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrGo up in the tower of the De Young Museum for a great view of the Golden Gate Park and 360 view of the city. You can ride the elevator up for free if you don't want to pay the entrance fee for the rest of the museum.
Newly remodeled, this museum does not disappoint. It's huge and has an extensive collection as well as rotating installations. The architecture is quite beautiful as well.
813 habitants recommandent
Musée d'Art Moderne de San Francisco
151 3rd StNewly remodeled, this museum does not disappoint. It's huge and has an extensive collection as well as rotating installations. The architecture is quite beautiful as well.
Shopping
Haight Street is very touristy and pretty grungy but I suppose that goes along with it's reputation. There are some great shops, cafes, bars and cheap eats. If you have never been, it is worth checking out as it is definitely a cultural experience in San Francisco.
379 habitants recommandent
Haight-Ashbury
Haight Street is very touristy and pretty grungy but I suppose that goes along with it's reputation. There are some great shops, cafes, bars and cheap eats. If you have never been, it is worth checking out as it is definitely a cultural experience in San Francisco.
Run by an artist couple, Anne and Eric, this is a great shop to pick up a unique piece of art work at a very reasonable price. They sell prints, original paintings, canvas tote bags, gift cards, etc with their original art work on them. They also carry prints by other local artists. It is directly across the street from the delicious Hook Fish for your convenience.
23 habitants recommandent
3 Fish Studios
Run by an artist couple, Anne and Eric, this is a great shop to pick up a unique piece of art work at a very reasonable price. They sell prints, original paintings, canvas tote bags, gift cards, etc with their original art work on them. They also carry prints by other local artists. It is directly across the street from the delicious Hook Fish for your convenience.
Beautiful selection of new and vintage clothes, shoes and jewelry.
55 habitants recommandent
GENERAL STORE
4035 Judah StBeautiful selection of new and vintage clothes, shoes and jewelry.
If you are an artist, this is a fun store to browse. It is small but has a very nicely edited selection of art supplies.
Case For Making
4037 Judah StIf you are an artist, this is a fun store to browse. It is small but has a very nicely edited selection of art supplies.
Essentials
Andronico's is owned by Safeway now but has more specialty items as well as a butcher counter, deli, cheese counter, huge wine selection, bakery and coffee shop inside the store.
76 habitants recommandent
Andronico's
1200 Irving StAndronico's is owned by Safeway now but has more specialty items as well as a butcher counter, deli, cheese counter, huge wine selection, bakery and coffee shop inside the store.
This store has fresh fish (still alive in tanks), a fish counter, produce and just about any ingredient you would need if you are cooking an asian meal.
12 habitants recommandent
Sunset Super
2425 Irving StThis store has fresh fish (still alive in tanks), a fish counter, produce and just about any ingredient you would need if you are cooking an asian meal.
This is a tiny Co-op health food store with a nice selection of organic produce, breads, cheese and other grocery items but it doesn't sell meat.
74 habitants recommandent
Other Avenues Grocery Cooperative
3930 Judah StThis is a tiny Co-op health food store with a nice selection of organic produce, breads, cheese and other grocery items but it doesn't sell meat.
The Sunset Strip is a convenience store/cafe which is just two blocks from the house. If you are in a pinch and need a six pack, a pint of ice cream and a gallon of milk, it is very handy. Otherwise, skip it.
Sunset Strip Cafe
2605 Judah StreetThe Sunset Strip is a convenience store/cafe which is just two blocks from the house. If you are in a pinch and need a six pack, a pint of ice cream and a gallon of milk, it is very handy. Otherwise, skip it.
If you need to do laundry while staying at the house, this place is just two blocks away.
Sunset Blues Laundry
2249 Judah StIf you need to do laundry while staying at the house, this place is just two blocks away.
This is the closest grocery store to the house and has everything one would need.
48 habitants recommandent
Safeway
2350 Noriega StThis is the closest grocery store to the house and has everything one would need.