Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Amazing Korean food. If you see a tour bus outside expect long waits, though.
30 locals recommend
Han Il Kwan
1802 Balboa StAmazing Korean food. If you see a tour bus outside expect long waits, though.
Orson's Belly
1737 Balboa StCoffee shop a short walk away serving Four Barrel roasted beans.
Fantastic place to have some drinks and hang out on the grass on a warm sunny day.
71 locals recommend
Park Chalet Coastal Beer Garden
1000 Great HwyFantastic place to have some drinks and hang out on the grass on a warm sunny day.
Serving exceptional pastries and bread alongside local coffee roaster, Wrecking Ball Coffee.
39 locals recommend
Marla Bakery & Catering
399 Business Park CtServing exceptional pastries and bread alongside local coffee roaster, Wrecking Ball Coffee.
Home Cafe
1222 Noriega StBrand new neighborhood coffee shop serving inventive toast.
Fiorella Clement
2339 Clement StGreat pizza selection and wine list. Has outdoor heated patio.
Kabuto Restaurant
5121 Geary BlvdSmall and intimate, high quality sushi restaurant.
Home of the famous $6 toast served beside Four Barrel Coffee. This is actually a joint venture between bread maker Josey Baker (yup, that's his real name) and cult roaster Four Barrel Coffee. A must visit for any foodie or coffee lover.
281 locals recommend
The Mill
736 Divisadero StHome of the famous $6 toast served beside Four Barrel Coffee. This is actually a joint venture between bread maker Josey Baker (yup, that's his real name) and cult roaster Four Barrel Coffee. A must visit for any foodie or coffee lover.
This may be one of the best coffee roasters in the world. My favorite thing to do is to step up to the single origin bar where they have up to 6 unique coffees from around the world. An animated (and often eccentric) barista will make a single cup of whatever you choose.
348 locals recommend
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StThis may be one of the best coffee roasters in the world. My favorite thing to do is to step up to the single origin bar where they have up to 6 unique coffees from around the world. An animated (and often eccentric) barista will make a single cup of whatever you choose.
Burma Superstar gets all the buzz in guide books about San Francisco, but this is our go to Burmese restaurant.
62 locals recommend
Mandalay Restaurant
4348 California StBurma Superstar gets all the buzz in guide books about San Francisco, but this is our go to Burmese restaurant.
One of the best ramen bowls in San Francisco. Try to get a reservation because the lines get long.
41 locals recommend
Izakaya Sozai
1500 Irving StOne of the best ramen bowls in San Francisco. Try to get a reservation because the lines get long.
Popular farm to plate driven restaurant in the surfing neighborhood of San Francisco.
259 locals recommend
Outerlands
4001 Judah StPopular farm to plate driven restaurant in the surfing neighborhood of San Francisco.
Hands down one of my favorite coffee shops. Local guy roasting his own coffee in a tiny spot.
109 locals recommend
Andytown Coffee Roasters
3655 Lawton StHands down one of my favorite coffee shops. Local guy roasting his own coffee in a tiny spot.
Turtle Tower Restaurant
5716 Geary BlvdCheap place to get pho and other amazing vietnamese food.
Great neighborhood sushi restaurant. This isn't world class sushi, but they have a great selection of daily specials and serve big pieces of sushi at a great value.
57 locals recommend
Sushi Bistro
452 Balboa StGreat neighborhood sushi restaurant. This isn't world class sushi, but they have a great selection of daily specials and serve big pieces of sushi at a great value.
Drinks & Nightlife
High Treason
443 Clement StModern wine bar with an eclectic selection.
This is a hike from our place, but these guys and gals make some of the best cocktails in town.
280 locals recommend
Trick Dog
3010 20th StThis is a hike from our place, but these guys and gals make some of the best cocktails in town.
Great gastropub serving locally brewed beer. Always an original selection.
177 locals recommend
Magnolia Brewing - Haight
1398 Haight StGreat gastropub serving locally brewed beer. Always an original selection.
Another great craft cocktail spot also serving a solid collection of beer.
137 locals recommend
The Alembic
1725 Haight StAnother great craft cocktail spot also serving a solid collection of beer.
Parks & Nature
Fulton Playground
855 27th AveThis is our go to neighborhood playground to let our daughter blow off steam!
The northern coast of San Francisco is filled with high bluffs and amazing coastal views perfect for running. From our house, go left out the front door and run (or walk) until you hit Lake Street, then take a left, then a right on 25th and an immediate left on El Camino Del Mar and follow this road until you see the entrance to the Lands End. Follow this out and back trail all the way to Ocean Beach. The views are spectacular and you'll forget you're in one of the most densely populated cities in America.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End Trail The northern coast of San Francisco is filled with high bluffs and amazing coastal views perfect for running. From our house, go left out the front door and run (or walk) until you hit Lake Street, then take a left, then a right on 25th and an immediate left on El Camino Del Mar and follow this road until you see the entrance to the Lands End. Follow this out and back trail all the way to Ocean Beach. The views are spectacular and you'll forget you're in one of the most densely populated cities in America.
There is so much to see and do in Golden Gate Park. The best part is that you can make a right out our front door, turn right on Cabrillo, turn left on 22nd Avenue (climb the steep hill) and cross over Fulton to enter the park. Once in the park go left for the museums (De Young, Academy of Sciences, Japanese Tea Gardens and Botanical Gardens) or go right towards the park lakes and beaches.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
There is so much to see and do in Golden Gate Park. The best part is that you can make a right out our front door, turn right on Cabrillo, turn left on 22nd Avenue (climb the steep hill) and cross over Fulton to enter the park. Once in the park go left for the museums (De Young, Academy of Sciences, Japanese Tea Gardens and Botanical Gardens) or go right towards the park lakes and beaches.
Argonne Playground
463 18th AveSmall neighborhood playground.
Arts & Culture
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrEssentials
This is the Pinterest of grocery stores. Perfectly curated selection of local and gourmet foods. Bring your credit card and don't forget to get a scoop of their handcrafted ice cream on your way out the door.
651 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StThis is the Pinterest of grocery stores. Perfectly curated selection of local and gourmet foods. Bring your credit card and don't forget to get a scoop of their handcrafted ice cream on your way out the door.
Neighborhood organic grocery store. Prices are a bit higher, but walkable from the house.
Thom's Fresh Organics
5843 Geary BoulevardNeighborhood organic grocery store. Prices are a bit higher, but walkable from the house.
Safeway
735 7th AveLarge grocery store short bus ride or long walk from the house.
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island St
Walgreens
300 Gough StPharmacy just a short walk away.
Entertainment & Activities
Sundance Kabuki
Great movie theater that serves wine and beer.