Guidebook for San Francisco

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Guidebook for San Francisco

Drinks & Nightlife

Great wine bar - feels like you stepped into Paris. Doesn't hurt that most of the servers there are from France as well. $10 happy hour flights of wine from 5-7 PM is a great deal!
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Amelie San Francisco
1754 Polk St
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Great wine bar - feels like you stepped into Paris. Doesn't hurt that most of the servers there are from France as well. $10 happy hour flights of wine from 5-7 PM is a great deal!
Great place to grab a hand crafted cocktail. Has that prohibition era type of vibe.
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Hi-Lo Club
1423 Polk St
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Great place to grab a hand crafted cocktail. Has that prohibition era type of vibe.
You can surely visit this Michelin starred restaurant, but I prefer heading next door to La Folie Lounge for sexy cocktails and a smaller food menu to snack on. Hip and upscale vibe.
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La Folie Lounge
2316 Polk St
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You can surely visit this Michelin starred restaurant, but I prefer heading next door to La Folie Lounge for sexy cocktails and a smaller food menu to snack on. Hip and upscale vibe.
Great cocktails. Fun atmosphere.
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Rye
688 Geary St
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Great cocktails. Fun atmosphere.
Sleek and sexy new wine bar, with small bites as well. VERY small seating area but fun for a date night.
Et Al
2255 Polk St
Sleek and sexy new wine bar, with small bites as well. VERY small seating area but fun for a date night.
Best outdoor bar and snacks in SF. They also provide blankets for when it gets chilly at night. If the line is too long, there are plenty of other cute places nearby in Hayes Valley to drop in
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Biergarten
424 Octavia St
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Best outdoor bar and snacks in SF. They also provide blankets for when it gets chilly at night. If the line is too long, there are plenty of other cute places nearby in Hayes Valley to drop in
Charming small bar with great cocktails and bar snacks. Bring a date or a good friend.
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Two Sisters Bar and Books
579 Hayes Street
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Charming small bar with great cocktails and bar snacks. Bring a date or a good friend.
It's an "experience." Be prepared for cheesy 70's porn on the walls and spliced into some of the TV shows. It's a kitschy good time of a dive bar, if only for one drink.
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Kozy Kar
1548 Polk St
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It's an "experience." Be prepared for cheesy 70's porn on the walls and spliced into some of the TV shows. It's a kitschy good time of a dive bar, if only for one drink.
So small you might miss it, this ironically named bar is worth seeking out. $13 will get you a conversation and a custom crafted cocktail tailored for you. There is no menu.
Big
761 Post St
So small you might miss it, this ironically named bar is worth seeking out. $13 will get you a conversation and a custom crafted cocktail tailored for you. There is no menu.
Come have a martini with a view in this San Francisco landmark hotel bar on the top floor
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Top of the Mark
999 California St
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Come have a martini with a view in this San Francisco landmark hotel bar on the top floor
This 3 level tiki bar is a swashbuckling good time...don't let the fruity drinks deceive you, they definitely pack a punch.
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Smuggler's Cove
650 Gough St
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This 3 level tiki bar is a swashbuckling good time...don't let the fruity drinks deceive you, they definitely pack a punch.
This speakeasy requires a reservation for a table, but if you only want to sit in the main bar area, the password "books" will get you in. Just don't tell them I told you...
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Bourbon & Branch
501 Jones St
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This speakeasy requires a reservation for a table, but if you only want to sit in the main bar area, the password "books" will get you in. Just don't tell them I told you...

Food Scene

Sandwiches, salads, pastries, and coffee. Visit this charming local chain for breakfast, lunch, early dinner, coffee or a light snack. Sit outside and enjoy people watching on Polk. FYI - no WiFi
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La Boulange
2300 Polk Street
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Sandwiches, salads, pastries, and coffee. Visit this charming local chain for breakfast, lunch, early dinner, coffee or a light snack. Sit outside and enjoy people watching on Polk. FYI - no WiFi
Excellent pizza, but also the other menu offerings are just as delightful. Great brunch spot as well.
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Gioia Pizzeria
2240 Polk Street
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Excellent pizza, but also the other menu offerings are just as delightful. Great brunch spot as well.
Quiet and cozy coffee shop on Polk, on the way to your walk down to Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Mason, Ghiradelli Square. Featuring made to order locally sourced coffee. Enjoy free wifi.
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The Brew
2436 Polk St
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Quiet and cozy coffee shop on Polk, on the way to your walk down to Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Mason, Ghiradelli Square. Featuring made to order locally sourced coffee. Enjoy free wifi.
Delicious coffee and free wifi.
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The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point St
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Delicious coffee and free wifi.
Charming French bistro food.
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Cocotte
1521 Hyde St
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Charming French bistro food.
Great Thai food
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Thai Spice Restaurant
1730 Polk St
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Great Thai food
Famous old ice cream parlour
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The First Swensen's Ice Cream Store
1999 Hyde St
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Famous old ice cream parlour
Coffee, restaurant, wine and beer with free wifi. Grab a seat and enjoy watching the cable cars roll by.
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NOOK
1500 Hyde St
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Coffee, restaurant, wine and beer with free wifi. Grab a seat and enjoy watching the cable cars roll by.
Delicious tacos, huge actually. Beware of Taco Tuesday's...the $2 tacos are not worth the craziness that ensures. Or maybe it is...
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Nick's Crispy Tacos
3200 Broadway
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Delicious tacos, huge actually. Beware of Taco Tuesday's...the $2 tacos are not worth the craziness that ensures. Or maybe it is...
Right next door, this charming Italian restaurant has a FREE buffet style happy hour on Thursdays with drink purchase. I have been told their regular menus is good as well...
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Amarena
2162 Larkin St
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Right next door, this charming Italian restaurant has a FREE buffet style happy hour on Thursdays with drink purchase. I have been told their regular menus is good as well...
Delicious California/American styled food in a modern and stylish relaxed setting. Great cocktails as well.
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Park Tavern
1652 Stockton St
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Delicious California/American styled food in a modern and stylish relaxed setting. Great cocktails as well.
Hands down, my favorite brunch in the city. And they take reservations. Gorgeous outdoor patio and delicious food. Dinner is excellent as well. Enjoy the foreign film being projected on the wall
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Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission St
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Hands down, my favorite brunch in the city. And they take reservations. Gorgeous outdoor patio and delicious food. Dinner is excellent as well. Enjoy the foreign film being projected on the wall
An SF institution, a must stop if you love seafood or Anthony Bourdain. Get there early if you can. Regardless,the line is worth it, trust me. Cash only!
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Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk St
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An SF institution, a must stop if you love seafood or Anthony Bourdain. Get there early if you can. Regardless,the line is worth it, trust me. Cash only!
While this is a restaurant, the food is fairly average. I recommend stopping here for the Irish Coffee that originated here. It's fun to watch the pro's make them at the bar if you can grab a seat.
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Buena Vista
2765 Hyde St
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While this is a restaurant, the food is fairly average. I recommend stopping here for the Irish Coffee that originated here. It's fun to watch the pro's make them at the bar if you can grab a seat.
Great brunch spot. Try the eggs cazuela or the french toast.
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Olea
1494 California St
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Great brunch spot. Try the eggs cazuela or the french toast.
Huge slices of pizza, tiny dining area, but a great place to refuel after a day of climbing the hills of SF.
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Za Pizza
1919 Hyde St
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Huge slices of pizza, tiny dining area, but a great place to refuel after a day of climbing the hills of SF.
This is a restaurant and bar, I usually skip the bar nights here and hit them up for $1 oysters, which is ongoing all nights.Live music as well on Sunday nights.
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Mayes Oyster House
1233 Polk St
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This is a restaurant and bar, I usually skip the bar nights here and hit them up for $1 oysters, which is ongoing all nights.Live music as well on Sunday nights.
Salads, sandwiches, ritual roasters coffee, and beer and wine to boot. Grab a spot outside for some great people watching on Polk.
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Crave
2164 Polk Street
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Salads, sandwiches, ritual roasters coffee, and beer and wine to boot. Grab a spot outside for some great people watching on Polk.
Delicious and dependable, practically an SF classic. On bustling Divisadero Street and a block from famous Alamo Square and the pained ladies and ''Full House" house.
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Nopa
560 Divisadero St
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Delicious and dependable, practically an SF classic. On bustling Divisadero Street and a block from famous Alamo Square and the pained ladies and ''Full House" house.

Sightseeing

A great park to take in the view of the Golden Gate Bridge and relax. Also come here on Sunday mornings for the farmer's market.
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Fort Mason
2 Marina Blvd
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A great park to take in the view of the Golden Gate Bridge and relax. Also come here on Sunday mornings for the farmer's market.
PIer 39
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Pier 39
The Embarcadero
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PIer 39
The famous "Crooked Street" - Lombard Street
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Calle Lombard
Lombard Street
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The famous "Crooked Street" - Lombard Street
Shopping mecca. Designer goods galore. As well as moderately priced items. Near downtown.
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Union Square
333 Post St
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Shopping mecca. Designer goods galore. As well as moderately priced items. Near downtown.
An easy trail, used to be an old railroad line that got washed out and now is a gorgeous paved walkway. Amazing views and right between the ocean and bay side of San Francisco. Bring your camera :)
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Lands End Trail Eagles Point
916 El Camino Del Mar
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An easy trail, used to be an old railroad line that got washed out and now is a gorgeous paved walkway. Amazing views and right between the ocean and bay side of San Francisco. Bring your camera :)
This is a must see on a trip to San Francisco Views of the bay bridge, amazing food and vendors Farmer's market on Tues, Thurs, and Saturday is the largest.
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Ferry Building Marketplace
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This is a must see on a trip to San Francisco Views of the bay bridge, amazing food and vendors Farmer's market on Tues, Thurs, and Saturday is the largest.
Great local park, good spot to take a break and enjoy the views. Or play some tennis.
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Alice Marble Tennis Courts
1200 Greenwich St
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Great local park, good spot to take a break and enjoy the views. Or play some tennis.
Enjoy the Painted Ladies (these are houses, not humans) and ''Full House" house. Nice park and a great spot to relax. Near the hub of Divisadero and hip and trendy Hayes Valley
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Painted Ladies
Hayes Street
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Enjoy the Painted Ladies (these are houses, not humans) and ''Full House" house. Nice park and a great spot to relax. Near the hub of Divisadero and hip and trendy Hayes Valley
If you haven't been to SF, you will surely be seeking this out. Head out early if you care to cross the bridge. Be aware of weary bikers who may or may not run you over.
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Puente Golden Gate
Golden Gate Bridge
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If you haven't been to SF, you will surely be seeking this out. Head out early if you care to cross the bridge. Be aware of weary bikers who may or may not run you over.

Shopping

Trendy and tastefully curated boutique. Website as well if you choose to purchase after you leave.
Capulet
6225 Hwy 9
Trendy and tastefully curated boutique. Website as well if you choose to purchase after you leave.
Boutique with lots of locally made goods and great little knick knacks to take home with you or to give as gifts.
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Picnic
1808 Polk St
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Boutique with lots of locally made goods and great little knick knacks to take home with you or to give as gifts.
Natural foods grocery store
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Real Food Company
3060 Fillmore Street
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Natural foods grocery store
Drug store, in case you forgot any last minute items.
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Walgreens
1496 Market St
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Drug store, in case you forgot any last minute items.
Trader Joe's grocery store
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Trader Joe's
401 Bay St
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Trader Joe's grocery store
Walk up to the counter and enjoy whatever was just freshly fried. Comes in handy as a snack after a few cocktails or while you wait in line for Swan's
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Bob's Donuts and Pastries
1621 Polk St
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Walk up to the counter and enjoy whatever was just freshly fried. Comes in handy as a snack after a few cocktails or while you wait in line for Swan's
This cute as a button candy store has something to satisfy your sweet tooth. Rare finds and great for gifts.
The Candy Store
1507 Vallejo St.
This cute as a button candy store has something to satisfy your sweet tooth. Rare finds and great for gifts.
Cheese mecca! Sample local cheeses, as well as a myriad of others. Olive oil, bread, wine, and snacks too. Sandwiches and salads as well. Great stop before a picnic in the park.
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Cheese Plus
2001 Polk St
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Cheese mecca! Sample local cheeses, as well as a myriad of others. Olive oil, bread, wine, and snacks too. Sandwiches and salads as well. Great stop before a picnic in the park.

Arts & Culture

Kick back and check out a more "alternative" park. If drinking a beer in the park, people watching, and enjoying a special brownie is your thing, you will love Dolores Park on a sunny day.
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Parque Mission Dolores
19th Street
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Kick back and check out a more "alternative" park. If drinking a beer in the park, people watching, and enjoying a special brownie is your thing, you will love Dolores Park on a sunny day.