Guidebook for San Francisco
Everything Else
Wonderful local playground. Probably best for kids 2-6 years old, an easy walk from the house through Dolores Park. The playground is on the other side of the park from our house, but its a short stroll (1/4 mile) on a paved stroller-friendly path.
107 locals recommend
Helen Diller Playground
Wonderful local playground. Probably best for kids 2-6 years old, an easy walk from the house through Dolores Park. The playground is on the other side of the park from our house, but its a short stroll (1/4 mile) on a paved stroller-friendly path.
Food Scene
Rockstar local icon that carries the best local organic produce, meat and fish, prepared foods including great sandwiches, as well as a well-crafted selection of wines, oils, chocolate, breads, cheeses, snacks... you get the idea. Not cheap but not bad value either. Also Bi-Rite Creamery ice cream is sold in pint tubs in the back freezer (if the line is too long at Bi-Rite Creamery). Super friendly staff and fast moving lines even when it looks like no one else will fit in the store. Do not miss.
651 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StRockstar local icon that carries the best local organic produce, meat and fish, prepared foods including great sandwiches, as well as a well-crafted selection of wines, oils, chocolate, breads, cheeses, snacks... you get the idea. Not cheap but not bad value either. Also Bi-Rite Creamery ice cream is sold in pint tubs in the back freezer (if the line is too long at Bi-Rite Creamery). Super friendly staff and fast moving lines even when it looks like no one else will fit in the store. Do not miss.
Sightseeing
Watch Sean Pean in the movie "Milk" before coming and then stroll up and down Castro street (from 19th to Market). Check out shows playing at the Castro Theatre and grab a bite in a window seat at Harvey's (its not a foodie joint but good sight seeing).
293 locals recommend
The Castro
Watch Sean Pean in the movie "Milk" before coming and then stroll up and down Castro street (from 19th to Market). Check out shows playing at the Castro Theatre and grab a bite in a window seat at Harvey's (its not a foodie joint but good sight seeing).
Essentials
Both dry cleaning and self-serve washing. Owned and operated by a nice old gentleman named Steve. You can say Minnie sent you.
Wash & Dry Launderland
390 Sanchez StBoth dry cleaning and self-serve washing. Owned and operated by a nice old gentleman named Steve. You can say Minnie sent you.
Entertainment & Activities
Iconic movie theatre in the Castro with an organ and a wonderful, eclectic schedule of sing-a-longs and classic movies (not current releases).
332 locals recommend
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StIconic movie theatre in the Castro with an organ and a wonderful, eclectic schedule of sing-a-longs and classic movies (not current releases).