Guidebook for San Francisco

Erin
Guidebook for San Francisco

Parks & Nature

A former military base for both Spain and the US, the Presidio is loaded with local history, archaeological dig sites/artifacts, hiking trails, art (both permanent and rotating), restaurants and the Walt Disney Museum. Also home to Lucas Arts and the best statue of Yoda anywhere!
383 locals recommend
Presidio of San Francisco
383 locals recommend
A former military base for both Spain and the US, the Presidio is loaded with local history, archaeological dig sites/artifacts, hiking trails, art (both permanent and rotating), restaurants and the Walt Disney Museum. Also home to Lucas Arts and the best statue of Yoda anywhere!
It's beautiful and there's an iconic view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Good stretch of the legs from our house.
426 locals recommend
Crissy Field
426 locals recommend
It's beautiful and there's an iconic view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Good stretch of the legs from our house.
Simply stunning! The best views of the SF bay on this side of the GG Bridge.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End Trail
694 locals recommend
Simply stunning! The best views of the SF bay on this side of the GG Bridge.
Hidden gem of a beach.
75 locals recommend
China Beach
75 locals recommend
Hidden gem of a beach.

Drinks & Nightlife

Very cool bar with great views and ambiance. A local hangout more like a pub, not a high-traffic nightspot.
25 locals recommend
The Interval at Long Now
2 Marina Blvd
25 locals recommend
Very cool bar with great views and ambiance. A local hangout more like a pub, not a high-traffic nightspot.
Fun place to dance in the Mission.
55 locals recommend
Public Works
161 Erie St
55 locals recommend
Fun place to dance in the Mission.
Fun atmosphere, good food, noisy and crowded in a good way.
95 locals recommend
The Tipsy Pig
2231 Chestnut St
95 locals recommend
Fun atmosphere, good food, noisy and crowded in a good way.
Beautiful and comfortable bar, high-end crowd (there's a dress code), pool table.
19 locals recommend
Reed & Greenough
3251 Scott St
19 locals recommend
Beautiful and comfortable bar, high-end crowd (there's a dress code), pool table.

Food Scene

The BEST croissant in San Francisco
79 locals recommend
Le Marais Bakery
2066 Chestnut St
79 locals recommend
The BEST croissant in San Francisco
Great farm-to-table food.
19 locals recommend
Causwells
2346 Chestnut St
19 locals recommend
Great farm-to-table food.
Fit for foodies, this place is famous for its pizza/Italian food.
162 locals recommend
A16
2355 Chestnut St
162 locals recommend
Fit for foodies, this place is famous for its pizza/Italian food.
Wonderful vegetarian cuisine. Also a great spot to grab to-go food for lunch/breakfast/picnics.
89 locals recommend
Greens
2 Marina Blvd
89 locals recommend
Wonderful vegetarian cuisine. Also a great spot to grab to-go food for lunch/breakfast/picnics.
Our favorite neighborhood sushi spot.
22 locals recommend
Ace Wasabi Rock-N-Roll Sushi
3339 Steiner St
22 locals recommend
Our favorite neighborhood sushi spot.
Quick, healthy Vietnamese food.
Saiwalks
3348 Steiner St
Quick, healthy Vietnamese food.
Great salads and bowls featuring fresh local fish.
111 locals recommend
Pacific Catch
1200 9th Ave
111 locals recommend
Great salads and bowls featuring fresh local fish.
Or favorite American style coffee.
238 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
2080 Chestnut St
238 locals recommend
Or favorite American style coffee.
512 locals recommend
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut St
512 locals recommend
Really good food and fun night scene.
122 locals recommend
Delarosa
2175 Chestnut St
122 locals recommend
Really good food and fun night scene.
The Dirty Bird breakfast burrito is the best!
Equator Coffees & Teas
2 Marina Blvd
The Dirty Bird breakfast burrito is the best!
Great sandwiches and salads.
Blue Barn Steiner
3344 Steiner St
Great sandwiches and salads.
Exotic sushi, very local eatery and fresh, fresh, fresh! Must make a reservation.
38 locals recommend
Zushi Puzzle
1910 Lombard St
38 locals recommend
Exotic sushi, very local eatery and fresh, fresh, fresh! Must make a reservation.
Eat in or take out. Fresh, healthy Chinese cuisine.
18 locals recommend
Dragon Well
2142 Chestnut St
18 locals recommend
Eat in or take out. Fresh, healthy Chinese cuisine.
Not high on atmosphere, but a very good menu. The pasta is among the best in the city.
Maybeck's
3213 Scott St
Not high on atmosphere, but a very good menu. The pasta is among the best in the city.
A neighborhood favorite for 20 over years. Consistently good food and service. Romantic atmosphere.
25 locals recommend
Bistro Aix
3340 Steiner St
25 locals recommend
A neighborhood favorite for 20 over years. Consistently good food and service. Romantic atmosphere.
Great food, lively scene, entertainment.
45 locals recommend
Off the Grid: Fort Mason Center
45 locals recommend
Great food, lively scene, entertainment.

Entertainment & Activities

Great food, music, produce and local products.
30 locals recommend
Fort Mason Center Farmers' Market
Marina Boulevard
30 locals recommend
Great food, music, produce and local products.
A fine walk from our house and a real curiosity. Don't expect Bach.
40 locals recommend
The Wave Organ
83 Marina Green Dr
40 locals recommend
A fine walk from our house and a real curiosity. Don't expect Bach.