Guidebook for San Francisco
Sightseeing
A popular tourist destination but I also think it's a great place to sit outside with a glass of wine. There's a great ice rink here in November.
817 locals recommend
Union Square
333 Post StA popular tourist destination but I also think it's a great place to sit outside with a glass of wine. There's a great ice rink here in November.
Chinatown
Sightseeing and restaurants!
Go to the tea garden above the waterfall! Also it's where a nice move theatre is.
124 locals recommend
Yerba Buena Gardens
750 Howard StGo to the tea garden above the waterfall! Also it's where a nice move theatre is.
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StThe number one tourist destination. It is great, though.
Where chocolate basically began.
217 locals recommend
The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point StWhere chocolate basically began.
Washington Square
Beautiful church to see!
If you hang a right out of my place and head straight up Taylor street, you'll eventually come to California. There are two pretty big uphills but it's worth it. Beautiful.
165 locals recommend
Grace Cathedral
1100 California StIf you hang a right out of my place and head straight up Taylor street, you'll eventually come to California. There are two pretty big uphills but it's worth it. Beautiful.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hidden treasure. Originally known for its kitschy interior and surplus of owls, it was run by Bobby Cook for over 30 years. In 2008, they revamped- with just enough owls to pay homage.
The Owl Tree
601 Post StHidden treasure. Originally known for its kitschy interior and surplus of owls, it was run by Bobby Cook for over 30 years. In 2008, they revamped- with just enough owls to pay homage.
One of San Francisco's most highly regarded bars. You can get into the library with the password "books" but there are two additional hidden areas which must be booked well in advance.
161 locals recommend
Bourbon & Branch
501 Jones StOne of San Francisco's most highly regarded bars. You can get into the library with the password "books" but there are two additional hidden areas which must be booked well in advance.
The Starlight Room
450 Powell StHave a drink here and check out the view!
This bar is on the top of Marriott. The view is incredible. If you have the time, it's one of the best sunset viewing places around.
51 locals recommend
The View Lounge
780 Mission StThis bar is on the top of Marriott. The view is incredible. If you have the time, it's one of the best sunset viewing places around.
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
950 Mason StThis is a must see. Just trust me.
Food Scene
Restaurant and bar. If the weather is nice, this is the place to be. One of the few and wonderful outdoor patios in the city.
32 locals recommend
620 Jones St
620 Jones StreetRestaurant and bar. If the weather is nice, this is the place to be. One of the few and wonderful outdoor patios in the city.
111 Minna Gallery
111 Minna StMy favorite coffee shop in the city. It's also an art gallery!
This is on the top of Macy's and a great view of Union Square.
66 locals recommend
The Cheesecake Factory
1181 Locust StThis is on the top of Macy's and a great view of Union Square.
Sotto Mare
552 Green StBy far my favorite seafood restaurant.
Arts & Culture
Sundance films and beer! Reserve seats online in advance. Great venue.
190 locals recommend
AMC Kabuki 8
1881 Post StSundance films and beer! Reserve seats online in advance. Great venue.
Everything Else
Westfield San Francisco Centre
865 Market StThe closest mall.
Essentials
Ferry Building Marketplace
Fresh food and awesomeness!