Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Handmade, organic pizza by the slice and as a whole pie! You can eat there or take out
320 locals recommend
Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th AveHandmade, organic pizza by the slice and as a whole pie! You can eat there or take out
Best sub sandwich in town! Get the turkey or hot pastrami, both to die for. Best to do take-out (not many seats) and bring it up to the Twin Peaks Summit.
21 locals recommend
Submarine Center
820 Ulloa StBest sub sandwich in town! Get the turkey or hot pastrami, both to die for. Best to do take-out (not many seats) and bring it up to the Twin Peaks Summit.
Feeling cold? or lonely? The sunset can be very foggy and cold sometimes and there's no better pick-me-up than a hot bowl of beef or chicken Pho noodles!
27 locals recommend
Pho Huynh Hiep 2 - Kevin’s Noodle House
1833 Irving StFeeling cold? or lonely? The sunset can be very foggy and cold sometimes and there's no better pick-me-up than a hot bowl of beef or chicken Pho noodles!
An all-time favorite. Easy and quick burritos and tacos. Can eat-in or take out and picnic closeby in Golden Gate Park
48 locals recommend
Gordo Taqueria
1239 9th AveAn all-time favorite. Easy and quick burritos and tacos. Can eat-in or take out and picnic closeby in Golden Gate Park
An old San Francisco favorite. A bit on the pricey side, but serves high-quality California cuisine. Great for a date or a casual lunch with friends and family. Dog friendly too!
59 locals recommend
Park Chow
An old San Francisco favorite. A bit on the pricey side, but serves high-quality California cuisine. Great for a date or a casual lunch with friends and family. Dog friendly too!
Great Japanese Izakaya (Japanese tapas+sake). Beer on tap too! Fun, lively atmosphere but extremely popular so expect a long wait! Ideal for small groups of 3-4, not 8-10 :)
41 locals recommend
Izakaya Sozai
1500 Irving StGreat Japanese Izakaya (Japanese tapas+sake). Beer on tap too! Fun, lively atmosphere but extremely popular so expect a long wait! Ideal for small groups of 3-4, not 8-10 :)
One of the most underrated restaurants in the Sunset, due to its small size and bad access to parking. Very intimate, tasty, and accommodating. Only seats 12 so expect a wait or make a reservation.
10 locals recommend
Pomelo
92 Judah StreetOne of the most underrated restaurants in the Sunset, due to its small size and bad access to parking. Very intimate, tasty, and accommodating. Only seats 12 so expect a wait or make a reservation.
Great and tasty neighborhood breakfast spot. Highly recommended for pancakes or bacon!
11 locals recommend
Howard's Cafe
1309 9th AveGreat and tasty neighborhood breakfast spot. Highly recommended for pancakes or bacon!
Cafe-style dining, but with custom made orders. Skirtsteak and turkey+cranberry sandwiches, as well as amazing salad selection makes this place a neighborhood hotspot.
29 locals recommend
Pluto's
482 University AveCafe-style dining, but with custom made orders. Skirtsteak and turkey+cranberry sandwiches, as well as amazing salad selection makes this place a neighborhood hotspot.
Home to the spicy beef Pho, which is amazing on a cold and foggy day.
28 locals recommend
PPQ Beef Noodle House
1816 Irving StHome to the spicy beef Pho, which is amazing on a cold and foggy day.
Casual noodles and Shanghai dumplings that are ideal for a quick bite or dinner. Highly recommended!
17 locals recommend
King of Noodles
1639 Irving StCasual noodles and Shanghai dumplings that are ideal for a quick bite or dinner. Highly recommended!
Your one-stop shop for a delicious hot dog in the area! Choose from 6 different types with a variety of unique condiments!
13 locals recommend
Underdog
1634 Irving StreetYour one-stop shop for a delicious hot dog in the area! Choose from 6 different types with a variety of unique condiments!
One of my favorite Cambodian/Vietnamese style noodle houses on a cold or hung-over day. Ask for a free hot or cold soy milk with any order!
Thai Nghiep Ky Mi Gia
1427 Noriega StOne of my favorite Cambodian/Vietnamese style noodle houses on a cold or hung-over day. Ask for a free hot or cold soy milk with any order!
Great Thai restaurant. Quick, affordable, delicious. Open late, until 1 am or so.
7 locals recommend
Chabaa Thai Cuisine
2123 Irving StGreat Thai restaurant. Quick, affordable, delicious. Open late, until 1 am or so.
Arts & Culture
State of the art science museum. Nice to walk around, for scenic park and architectural views
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrState of the art science museum. Nice to walk around, for scenic park and architectural views
Nearest movie theater from our place. Small, boutique theater and shows select films only.
24 locals recommend
CineArts at the Empire
85 W Portal AveNearest movie theater from our place. Small, boutique theater and shows select films only.
Indie music lovers' hangout for free live shows & an eclectic stock of new releases & vintage hits. Impressive collection of records and CD's.
79 locals recommend
Amoeba Music
1855 Haight StIndie music lovers' hangout for free live shows & an eclectic stock of new releases & vintage hits. Impressive collection of records and CD's.
Sightseeing
10 minute walk from our place. Great views of the Sunset District and beyond.
60 locals recommend
Grand View Park
1705 14th Ave10 minute walk from our place. Great views of the Sunset District and beyond.
Hands down, best view of the entire city. Breathtaking views during the day (if not too foggy), and a romantic skyline at night. Can hike or drive up.
727 locals recommend
Twin Peaks
Hands down, best view of the entire city. Breathtaking views during the day (if not too foggy), and a romantic skyline at night. Can hike or drive up.
Want to get away from the hustle and bustle? Come here for a quiet zen moment and indulge in this peaceful Japanese oasis. Try to come during cherry blossom season!
348 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrWant to get away from the hustle and bustle? Come here for a quiet zen moment and indulge in this peaceful Japanese oasis. Try to come during cherry blossom season!
Entertainment & Activities
Only a 20 min walk from our place. San Francisco's largest park. Endless areas to play in, walk, jog, bbq, row (boat) or people watch.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
Only a 20 min walk from our place. San Francisco's largest park. Endless areas to play in, walk, jog, bbq, row (boat) or people watch.
Everything Else
A San Francisco hallmark for Fine Arts. Even for a non-Art fan, it offers amazing architecture and panoramic views from their unique viewpoint.
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrA San Francisco hallmark for Fine Arts. Even for a non-Art fan, it offers amazing architecture and panoramic views from their unique viewpoint.
I always bring friends here if they are sore after a long flight or have walked too much around town. Very relaxing, deep tissue massage that is one of the best deals you can find in San Francisco.
Perfect Foot Massage
723 Taraval StI always bring friends here if they are sore after a long flight or have walked too much around town. Very relaxing, deep tissue massage that is one of the best deals you can find in San Francisco.
Only a 20-30 minute drive from our place depending on traffic. Very convenient!
263 locals recommend
San Francisco International Airport
Only a 20-30 minute drive from our place depending on traffic. Very convenient!
Your one-stop shop for drycleaning and laundry needs. This is where I get everything done. Walking distance and you'll be greeted by a friendly, Taiwanese couple!
Irving Cleaners & Laundry
1356 Irving StYour one-stop shop for drycleaning and laundry needs. This is where I get everything done. Walking distance and you'll be greeted by a friendly, Taiwanese couple!
In need of a quick hair cut or a perm before going out? This is a very affordable, non-pretentious neighborhood barber I've been going to for years. Karen is great and takes appointment over phone.
Top Cuts
1642 Irving StIn need of a quick hair cut or a perm before going out? This is a very affordable, non-pretentious neighborhood barber I've been going to for years. Karen is great and takes appointment over phone.
Shopping
The mecca of the hippie revolution, where today you can find many fun restaurants, bars, new and used clothing shops, collectibles, and characters :)
379 locals recommend
Haight-Ashbury
The mecca of the hippie revolution, where today you can find many fun restaurants, bars, new and used clothing shops, collectibles, and characters :)
Underdog Pet Supplies
1608 Irving StFor any pet supplies or treats!
Essentials
Good coffee, good wifi, good place to chill and get work done. My favorite cafe nearby
Cafe La Flore Irving
1340 Irving StGood coffee, good wifi, good place to chill and get work done. My favorite cafe nearby
Quick and convenient market + deli. Walking distance. Great sub-sandwiches.
17 locals recommend
Roxie Market & Deli
500 Kirkham StQuick and convenient market + deli. Walking distance. Great sub-sandwiches.